Welcome to the Team!

Recently a new member joined our team at Imagine Draughting Services, Bonifacio Delos Santos, he has strengthened our support in AutoCAD and Revit.

With our main package being Solidworks for 3D CAD Software, we still however receive lots of enquiries for AutoCAD projects, therefore Bonifacio is a great addition to the team, you can see our other members on our “Meet The Team” page.

Welcome from all of us at Imagine Draughting Services. Should you require support for a 2D Project feel free to get in touch, details shown on our contact us page.

Make 2022 Your Year

Do you have an idea that you want to progress but don’t have the means to do so, or haven’t made the time?

Imagine Draughting Services can help you move forwards quickly, efficiently and to the highest standard with services for 3D Modelling, Prototyping, Marketing Imagery and Manufacturing Development.

2022 Could be the year to make that jump and get that idea out there before someone else does!

 

Merry Christmas from the IDS Team

Everyone at Imagine Draughting Services wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Should you need to contact us, we will be taking some much needed time off on:

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

New Years Eve

New Years Day

Other than that, we will be hard at work so feel free to get in touch.

What is Solidworks Simulation?

Solidworks Simulation is an extremely advanced analytical tool that is used by designers, engineers and analysts alike.

It includes:

– Structural Simulation

– Computational Fluid Dynamics

– Electromagnetics Simulation

– Plastics Injection Moulding Simulation

Structural Simulation

The Structural Simulation section can be used to find and analyse structural capabilities and weak points within a design using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This information can then be used to make necessary improvements on the initial design.

Further to this, Solidworks provides cloud-enabled capabilities powered by Abaqus.

 

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Fluid Dynamics allows for the user to perform fluid flow and heat transfer simulations. This means that aspects such as a products aerodynamics can be analysed without the need for a wind tunnel for example. This massively reduces the cost for these types of tests and allows for quick and easy changes to the design should the analysis show it’s required.

 

Electromagnetics Simulation

This area of simulation can help minimise the electromagnetic compatibility risks and the level of exposure the electromagnetic fields have on the human body in order to ensure that the device passes the required legal certification tests.

It also helps to reduce the time-to-market through the optimisation of antennas, microwave components and mechanical devices.

Plus, it uses the most powerful methods such as the unique finite integration technique (FIT), the classical finite element method (FEM) and the transmission line matrix method (TLM), even for hybrid simulations.

 

Plastics Injection Moulding Simulation

Plastics Injection Moulding Simulations can virtually assess the manufacturability and quality of injection moulded part designs and tooling. This means that it can predict and avoid manufacturing defects which help save costly reworks, decrease time-to-market and improve the overall part quality.

 

If you think your project could benefit from Solidworks Simulation analysis then do not hesitate to get in touch with us below for a free quote.

On-Site Services

At IDS we offer our services on-site in the UK should you need to expand your team in order to complete a project. We are flexible with our terms and because we only use our own designers, our rates are cheaper than regular agency firms.

Alternatively we can visit a site to gather information on what’s required and work remotely here at our office at an even cheaper rate.

If you think your project could benefit from our on-site services then do not hesitate to get in touch with us for a free quote.

 

Black Friday Discounts!

Have you got a project that you know will be a success but can’t quite reach the next stage? Do you need professional CAD help to take your idea to the next level?

Starting tomorrow, Imagine Draughting Services is providing a discount of 25% for all new customers from 19/11/21 to 26/11/21! This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is on a tighter budget and is waiting for the right opportunity to get professional help from highly qualified design engineers.

Contact us to get a free quote today.

3D Scanning

One of the services we offer is reverse engineering through 3D Scanning. This is the process of using lasers to scan existing products in order to work out the exact dimensions of their complex geometry which can then be used to create a 3D CAD model of the product.

This can be incredibly useful because this CAD model can then be used to create manufacturing drawings or renders as just a couple examples.

Alternatively, 3D Scanning can also be used to scan buildings in order to create AutoCAD drawings or a virtual walk through.

If this is a service that is of interest to you, please take a look here for more information or get in touch with us for a free quote.

 

Solidworks 2022

With Solidworks 2022 just round the corner, we are excited to attend the virtual event that Solid Solutions are putting on November 4th!

Seeing the new features that are being introduced is one of our most eagerly anticipated aspects as I’m sure many of you will agree. But, there are also many other segments on the agenda that we’re looking forward to hearing about such as 3D Scanning and 3D Printing. 

We provide these services so any updates and new features are always welcome! 

You can see more information on the services we provide using the links below:

3D Laser Scan Parts

3D CAD Models for 3D Printing 

 

 

 

What Are Manufacturing Drawings?

What Are Manufacturing Drawings?

Manufacturing drawings efficiently communicate all the different details for manufacturing and assembly so that machine operators, production line workers, supervisors, etc. can all understand the product that they have been tasked to make. These documents are usually made using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software such as Solidworks.

Why Do I Need Them?

Manufacturing drawings are the essential middle-man between designer and manufacturer and must be drawn up accurately to avoid any misunderstandings or mistakes. For example, if the product must have a 5mm hole in one side to fit together during its assembly but the manufacturing drawing has the hole dimensioned at 5.1mm accidentally, the manufacturer will make the hole 5.1mm. Even if it seems like an obvious mistake. 

If you need help creating manufacturing drawings please see what services we provide through the button below.

Alternatively, just drop us a message through the ‘Contact us’ page.

 

Update: Meet The Team

A few familiar faces of the Imagine Draughting Services team

We have a newly published page “Meet The Team“, which can be found under the menu heading “Our CAD Company” or you can click the link provided below. It’s here you can find out who works behind the scenes at Imagine Draughting Services and a little insight into who does what and the software that we use to complete your projects day in, day out.

We are gradually adding talented designers to the team and branching out to new innovate CAD systems, please feel free to get in touch if you would like to work with Imagine Draughting Services or have a project in mind.