CAD Design Services

CAD design is one of the key first stages in the sheet metal fabrication process, and is a service that is part of nearly every sheet metal fabrication project we work on here at Salamander Fabrications. We know that quality products come about as a result of precise manufacturing and careful forward planning, which is where 3D CAD design (SOLIDWORKS) comes in. 

With a dedicated team of expert CAD designers in-house, we have the knowledge, skills and experience to help create cost-effective designs that are fit for purpose, without compromising on quality, longevity or appearance.

Our State-of-the-Art CAD Services

Our design team has extensive experience both in product design and creation, and sheet metal fabrication. This extensive knowledge of sheet metal project capabilities allows us to speed up the design process and reduce the need for design amendments. Here’s what sets us apart:

• We offer Bysoft laser nesting software within our technical and design departments, saving our customers money and time on their projects
• Document control means every one of our clients has a full archive of any revisions/amendments to designs
• We offer an “exploded view” for complex assemblies in our designs
• Using SOLIDWORKS, our team can also render fabrication models

 At Salamander Fabrications, we’re passionate about always staying ahead of the curve and utilising the best, most modern technologies available. This includes SOLIDWORKS, an industry-leading software package specialising in both 2D and 3D CAD design.

What is CAD design?

CAD stands for computer aided design, and it refers to using a range of different computer software programmes to help make designs better and more effective. 

This is the first stage in the majority of our sheet metal fabrication projects, as it allows us to accurately set out what it is that we need to build, and how to get the metal sheets to that stage. 

By creating a 2D or 3D design prior to construction, we can make sure that your products will be fit for purpose and that we’re able to create all of the necessary parts to make them perfect.

What are the key features of CAD software?

Each CAD program is different with elements that are better suited to some industries over others. However, the following key features can be found across most programs:

• • Drawing tools and templates – for creating blueprints and pre-made designs.
  • Symbol libraries – to reuse instead of creating the same items repeatedly.
  • Data enrichment and shape data – to attach metadata to drawing elements.

• Precision and automation tools – for snapping, dimensioning, and printing.

• Scale and measurement tools – for precise measurement and printed output.

At Salamander, we harness SolidWorks for its capabilities around mechanical design and manufacturing.