A Clear Process From Brief to Delivery.

How projects run.

1. Step 1

   Brief Review

   You send the available inputs — sketches, PDFs, STEP files, existing assemblies, markups, problem notes, or a description of the workflow bottleneck.

   I review the scope, identify technical risks early, and clarify whether the work is mechanical design, SolidWorks automation, or a combination.

   What helps me start fast:

   • — Sketches, reference files, or existing CAD
   • — Target manufacturing process (sheet metal, CNC, injection molding, weldment, etc.)
   • — Compliance or regulatory needs (FDA, UL, CE, DNV, IP rating, etc.)
   • — Realistic deadline
   • — Whether the job is design, automation, or both

2. Step 2

   Scope, NDA, and Quote

   If the project requires confidentiality, I am comfortable signing an NDA before detailed files are shared.

   Once scope is clear, I define deliverables, assumptions, revision boundaries, and the most practical engagement format — fixed-scope project, hourly, or milestone-based.

3. Step 3

   Engineering Kickoff

   For design projects: I focus first on function, manufacturability, tolerances, materials, and assembly logic — not just CAD geometry.

   For automation projects: I map the exact repetitive workflow, identify where time is being lost, and define what should be automated inside SolidWorks.

4. Step 4

   Iteration and Review

   I share progress at structured checkpoints so issues are caught before they become expensive downstream changes. This is especially important for DFM-heavy projects, large assemblies, and automation tools that need to match your real production workflow.

5. Step 5

   Final Delivery

   Depending on the project, delivery includes SolidWorks files, STEP / IGES, DXF, flat patterns, BOMs, GD&T drawings, or packaged macros and add-ins. The output is prepared to be usable by fabrication teams, internal engineers, or manufacturers without unnecessary cleanup.

6. Step 6

   Post-Delivery Support

   After delivery, I stay available for final corrections, implementation questions, and revision rounds tied to the agreed scope. This keeps the handoff practical and helps clients move faster into prototyping, production, or internal rollout.

What clients can expect.

• — Direct communication with the engineer doing the work — no handoff chains
• — Strong DFM focus, because a model is only useful if it works in manufacturing
• — Comfort with complex assemblies (proven on 8,759 components)
• — Experience with regulated and industry-specific work — ISO 13485, FDA, UL, CE, DNV, ABS, NSF / ANSI, DIN, IP-rated enclosures
• — Workflow awareness for both CAD production and SolidWorks automation

What I am not the right fit for.

To save us both time, I do not take on:

• — Cabinetry, furniture, or millwork projects
• — Civil or architectural drafting
• — Electrical utility structural work (PLS-Pole, Tekla)
• — PCB layout or firmware development
• — Pure FEA / CFD without CAD design scope
• — Naval architecture
• — Work requiring a PE stamp or regional engineering license I do not hold

FAQ

How do you handle NDA projects?

I sign NDAs before detailed files are shared. Confidential projects can be discussed in limited or anonymized form on this site or in conversations with prospective clients until permission is granted for anything more specific.

How do you work across time zones?

I am based in India (IST) and work daily with clients across the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Singapore, and the UAE. Working hours are structured to overlap with US-East (7–10 PM IST) and Europe (1–6 PM IST) every day, with scheduled early-morning or late-evening calls available for US-West and Australian clients.

How are revisions handled?

Revisions are tied to the agreed scope and review checkpoints, so the project stays predictable for both sides. Out-of-scope changes are quoted separately before any work proceeds.

What kind of projects are the strongest fit?

Production-focused mechanical design, DFM-driven CAD work, large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, IP-rated enclosures, and custom SolidWorks automation (macros, add-ins, batch tools, EPDM workflows).

Can you work with my existing SolidWorks files / standards / templates?

Yes. Most engagements involve adapting to a client’s existing drawing standards, title blocks, file naming conventions, or PDM structure. Send a sample with your brief and I will adapt to it.