SHEET METAL DESIGN SERVICES

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Australian Design & Drafting offers high-quality Sheet Metal Design Services at competitive and affordable prices. With years of hands-on industry experience, we deliver accurate, robust, and standards-compliant sheet metal designs that meet Australian Standards (AS). Our outsourcing sheet metal design services help manufacturers, fabricators, and product developers reduce lead time, control costs, and improve overall product quality.

We provide end-to-end sheet metal design, product development, and optimisation services, ensuring that every component is designed for both aesthetics and functionality. By leveraging advanced CAD tools and a systematic design approach, we transform concepts into manufacturable, production-ready designs.

We offer high-quality sheet metal design services at an affordable price. Consider our outsourcing sheet metal design services. We are the best Australian Design & Drafting services provider to use the best systematic sheet metal design approach.  With years of experience and knowledge of sheet metal design, our project manager uses the latest design process and provides our customers with robust, high-quality and matching Australian standards. We specialise in providing end-to-end services for sheet metal design by offering product design, development and optimisation.

SHEET METAL DESIGN


The sheet metal design team at Australian Design & Drafting has intensive experience with sheet metal components for aesthetics and functional design. We can help shorten lead times with reduced scrap and material costs. We have a professional sheet metal design services team that uses the best design process with accuracy, systematic approach, and precision and minimises the waste of material.

AUSTRALIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING SHEET METAL DESIGN SERVICES

As one of the leading Australian Design & Drafting companies, we have a team of sheet metal experts who use state-of-the-art CAD tools, CAE tools and a systematic approach to design sheet metal parts. It enables us to provide effective services and meet customer needs with time and budget. This allows us to deliver effective services that meet customer requirements on time and within the budget. Our architectural design team uses a wide range of autoCAD drafting services that are used for easier manufacturing processes. Our 3D CAD drawing and 3D modelling design develop an accurate blueprint of the project.

Sheet Metal Design Services

We specialise in offering end-to-end services for sheet metal design, optimisation, product design and development. Our experts are certified and use a systematic approach to design sheet metal parts. By allowing high-quality services, we create a precise sheet design that maintains specified client requirements. 

THE SYSTEMATIC SHEET METAL DESIGN APPROACH AT AUSTRALIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING INCORPORATES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Identify crucial design parameters and specifications
  • Evaluate design services to meet customer needs
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
  • Optimisation of product design and manufacturing processes
  • Cost estimates based on material, number of operations, etc
  • Calculation of the adequate size of corner reliefs, bend angles and radii
  • Creation of 3D sheet metal model and complete 2D flat drawings 

OUR ENGINEERS HAVE SKILLS IN SHEET METAL DESIGN USING THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE:

  • Pro/Engineer
  • SolidWorks CATIA
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Tekla

AUSTRALIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING HAS EXPERIENCE IN PROVIDING SHEET METAL SERVICES TO THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES –

  • Automobile
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Power
  • Transport
  • Telecom

Why Choose Our Sheet Metal Design Services?

Choosing Australian Design & Drafting means partnering with a team that understands both design intent and manufacturing realities. Our experienced project managers and engineers follow proven methodologies to deliver precise and cost-effective solutions.

Why clients trust us:

  • Proven expertise in sheet metal product design and drafting
  • Compliance with Australian and international standards
  • Cost-effective outsourcing solutions
  • Faster turnaround times without compromising quality
  • Strong focus on Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)

Key Features of Our Sheet Metal Design Services

  • End-to-end sheet metal product design and development
  • 3D sheet metal modelling and 2D fabrication drawings
  • Flat pattern and unfolding calculations
  • Design optimisation to reduce scrap and material waste
  • Tolerance analysis and bend allowance calculations
  • Integration of aesthetics with functional requirements
  • Accurate BOM creation and manufacturing-ready documentation

Benefits of Our Sheet Metal Design Services

By outsourcing sheet metal design services to Australian Design & Drafting, you gain measurable advantages:

  • Reduced Lead Time: Faster design cycles and quicker time-to-market
  • Lower Manufacturing Costs: Optimised designs reduce scrap and rework
  • Improved Product Quality: Precision-driven designs ensure consistency
  • Manufacturing Efficiency: DFMA-focused designs simplify fabrication
  • Scalability: Support for small, medium, and large production volumes

Our Process / How We Work

Our systematic sheet metal design approach ensures accuracy, efficiency, and reliability at every stage:

  1. Identify critical design parameters and client specifications
  2. Evaluate design feasibility based on application and industry needs
  3. Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
  4. Optimise product design and manufacturing processes
  5. Estimate costs based on material selection and manufacturing operations
  6. Calculate bend radii, angles, corner reliefs, and tolerances
  7. Create detailed 3D sheet metal models and complete 2D flat drawings

This structured workflow allows us to deliver high-quality designs within time and budget.


Sheet Metal Design Services for Industries

Australian Design & Drafting has extensive experience providing sheet metal design services across multiple industries, including:

  • Automobile
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Power & Energy
  • Transport
  • Telecommunications

Our designs are tailored to meet industry-specific standards, performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.


What CAD Software Do You Use?

Our engineers are highly skilled in leading CAD and CAE software used for sheet metal design and drafting, including:

  • Pro/Engineer (Creo)
  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Tekla

Using state-of-the-art tools allows us to deliver accurate, detailed, and fabrication-ready designs.


Why We Stand Out (Our Competitive Advantage)

  • Experienced Australian-based design & drafting team
  • Advanced CAD/CAE tools and proven design methodologies
  • Strong focus on cost optimisation and waste reduction
  • High accuracy, precision, and quality assurance
  • On-time delivery with budget control
  • End-to-end support from concept to manufacturing

Looking for reliable and cost-effective Sheet Metal Design Services in Australia?
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What are Sheet Metal Design Services?

Sheet metal design services involve the engineering and development of parts or assemblies made from sheet metal. These services focus on creating manufacturable 3D models and 2D flat patterns that can be cut, bent, and assembled for various applications in manufacturing.

What industries do you serve with sheet metal design?

We serve clients in industries such as:
Automotive
Aerospace
Consumer electronics
Industrial machinery
Medical equipment
HVAC & duct systems
Enclosures and kiosks
Furniture and fixtures

What types of sheet metal components can you design?

We design a wide range of parts, including:
Enclosures, chassis, and housings
Brackets and mounts
Cabinets and racks
Panels and faceplates
HVAC ductwork and components
Custom fabricated parts and assemblies

What software tools do you use?

We use industry-standard CAD platforms that support sheet metal design features, including:
SolidWorks (with Sheet Metal module)
Autodesk Inventor
Fusion 360
CATIA
PTC Creo
AutoCAD (for 2D layouts)

What services are included in your sheet metal design offering?

Our services include:
3D modeling of sheet metal parts
Flat pattern development
Bend allowance and relief detailing
Hole charts and feature placement
Assembly design
DXF files for laser/plasma cutting
Engineering drawings with GD&T
Bill of materials (BOM) generation