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  Common Problems and Solutions Turning point cloud data into a usable SolidWorks model sounds straightforward, but in real projects it often becomes a source of delays, confusion, and costly rework. Many companies have scan data, but struggle to convert it into practical engineering information that can be used for design, fabrication, fit-up, or documentation. At Hamilton By Design Co., we support Sydney clients with point cloud to SolidWorks workflows for industrial, commercial, and existing-site projects. Whether the job involves plant upgrades, reverse engineering, structural steel, mechanical layouts, or existing building geometry, the real value comes from converting scan data into a model that is clear, accurate, and fit for purpose. Why Point Cloud to SolidWorks Projects Go Wrong A point cloud is not the same thing as a finished engineering model. A laser scan captures millions of measured points, but those points still need to be interpreted, simplified, and converted in...

  SolidWorks Keeps Crashing with Scan Data – Here’s Why If you’ve tried to open or work with point cloud data in SolidWorks and experienced crashes, lag, or freezing, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common problems engineers face when working with 3D laser scan data. The issue isn’t just software performance — it’s usually a mismatch between how scan data is structured and how SolidWorks is designed to operate. Why SolidWorks Struggles with Scan Data SolidWorks is built for parametric CAD modelling , not for handling massive datasets made up of millions (or billions) of points. A point cloud is fundamentally different from a CAD model: Point clouds = raw measurement data SolidWorks models = structured geometry When you try to force one into the other without preparation, problems start. Common Reasons SolidWorks Crashes 1. File Size Is Too Large Point cloud files (RCP, E57, LAS) can easily range from: 2 GB 10 GB 50 GB+ Trying to load this directly into SolidWorks can over...

  How to Model Existing Plant Equipment Without Drawings In many industrial and mining environments, one of the most common challenges is this: 👉 There are no reliable drawings. Equipment may have been installed years ago, modified multiple times, or sourced from suppliers where documentation is no longer available. Yet the need remains: Modify it Replace it Upgrade it Or integrate it into a new design So how do you accurately model existing plant equipment without drawings? The Reality of Brownfield Sites Most existing plants are not “as-designed” — they are as-built over time . That means: Dimensions don’t match original drawings Equipment has been moved or modified Supports and connections have changed Pipework has been rerouted Access platforms have been added Trying to model from assumptions in this environment leads to: ❌ Fit-up issues ❌ Rework ❌ Delays ❌ Increased cost The Old Way (And Why It Fails) Traditionally, engineers would: Measure manually Sketch key dimensions Esti...

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It’s now almost 30 years since the float of the Australian dollar and rarely has it been stronger than in the past few years. Only now are investors, surprised at the rapidity of the recent drop, waking up to this fact. The economy is starting to feel it too, with Ford closing down local operations, local tourism struggling as Australians head overseas and now Holden giving an ultimatum to staff: accept pay cuts or risk losing your job. Many people explain away this strength with the phrase ‘‘commodities boom’’, but it’s more complex than that. There are five key influences on the Australian dollar and each in its own way offers a clue as to how low the dollar might fall.   1. Interest rates If you can borrow at 0.25 per cent in Europe, the US or Japan and can invest it in Australian bonds, assets or bank accounts paying 3-4 per cent, plus capital gains, why wouldn’t you? Nat...

Hamilton By Design | Drafting Contractors Engineering  |  Drafting  |  Laser Scanning Geometry is the heart and soul of any 3D CAD application. To create product designs that sizzle, you need advanced 3D geometry tools that are flexible and powerful, tools that let your imagination run wild. The fact is, not all 3D CAD geometry is built the same. The best geometry gives you the freedom to easily test new ideas and experiment in new directions. Only then can you break the bounds of innovation. The team at Hamilton By Design offer exceptional geometry delivering greater innovation and higher-quality, highly manufacture-able product designs. Our Drafting systems offer robust geometry creation capability is legendary, offering high-performance tools that make it easy to build even the most intricate product designs. Smart Structures and our flexible hybrid modeling tools give you the power to quickly and effortlessly change the definition of a f...