3D CAD Model Creation

• 2D to 3D CAD –  where existing 2D Drawings in paper or CAD form a re-created in a 3D CAD form
• Paper to CAD – converting Paper Drawings (physical or scanned) into 3D CAD models and/or 2D Drawings.

This service is required by our customers who have existing parts but no 3D CAD models for their items. This will result in them requiring 3D CAD models of existing mechanical components. The 3D CAD Models can be used for

• Updating our costumers 3D CAD library
• 3D Printing
• New Manufacturing Drawings

We either use supplied 2D Drawings or measure supplied components to create the 3D CAD models

From the new 3D CAD models we can:

• provide 3D CAD models in Solidworks, STEP or IGES format
• create new Manufacturing drawings
• create flat patterns
• create Renderings

We always try to give fixed prices for a job. Our pricing will be based on the quantity and complexity of the parts. With large quantities we try an establish a mean complexity or complexity groups to which we agree a price. We will usually be able to quote from images sent via email.

Reverse Engineering Service enabling our client to obtain CAD Model & Drawing from existing parts.

Reverse Engineering is a term used to describe the process of re-constructing an existing product accurately, for the purpose of manufacturing more of the same kind or modifying it to improve upon its design.

Reverse engineering also means, taking apart an object to see how it works in order to duplicate or enhance the object. The practice, taken from older industries, is now frequently used on computer hardware and software

Often companies have the requirements for CAD Drawings of an existing part.

This can be due to:

• No Drawings exist only the tooling to make the part
• Drawings are very old
• The Supplier makes the part and has and will not provide the drawings

In these cases it is possible to measure the existing part by:

• 3D Scanning
• Hand measurements – recreating 3D CAD Models from existing parts

Following this, new 3D CAD models can be created and from this the subsequent 2D Drawings.

Because every project is different, you have different options for how your object is modeled, including standard formats for use in manufacturing, tooling and more. We even create fully parametric models that retain complete feature tree data with our advanced

Better Engineering = Better results

At Novoprod we are regularly receiving parts that do not have drawings. Depending on the accuraty required we either measure or scan the parts to create new drawings. After the new CAD model has been created, modifications can also be implemented. Our drawings will be in accordance with BS8888 to enable our client to send the drawings to be understood fully by any Manufacturers.

We always try to give fixed prices for a job. Our pricing will be based on the quantity and complexity of the parts. With large quantities we try an establish a mean complexity or complexity groups to which we agree a price. We will usually be able to quote from images sent via email.

3D Printing Service. Free advise on the best printing process. Geometry Fixing. Full range of tools and materials Accuracy. Scaling. Quiqk Affordable Prices

3D printing is any of various processes used to make a three-dimensionalobject. In 3D printing, additive processes are used, in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control. These objects can be of almost any shape or geometry, and are produced from a 3D model or other electronic data source. A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot.

3D printing in the term’s original sense refers to processes that sequentially deposit material onto a powder bed with inkjet printer heads. More recently the meaning of the term has expanded to encompass a wider variety of techniques such asextrusion and sintering based processes. Technical standards generally use the term additive manufacturing for this broader sense.

Novoprod has a full range of tools for preparing parts for printing. You can scale models and arrange them on a virtual build tray for printing, and you can save the build tray as a single file, enabling you to quickly reprint a job.

3D Printing has become far more accessible. . Most 3D prints can be turned around in days as the printers work 24 hours per day. There are different technologies for 3d printing as following:

• Stereolithography (SL)
• Polyjet
• Laser Sintering
• ColorJet Printing (CJP)
• FDM
• Laser Melting (metal 3D printing)

There is a huge variety of materials that can be printed three-dimensional printers, hard plastic materials, and flexible materials like rubber, aluminum and various metals. Materials with diverse mechanical properties, that will be given to adjust the material’s a technology our needs. Each technology can print only some of the materials. Each technology there are pros and cons and choose depending on our needs.
Here are some materials, for example:

Poly1500  Tusk2700  Woly1500   Tusk2700W  TuskXC2700T  TuskSolidGrey3000  Protogen white

PA,  PA-GF  Alumide  TPU 92A-1  ABS  ABSi  PC  PC-ABS  UltemTM 9085

Verowhite   Fullcure   Tangoblack  Tangoblackplus   Multicolor

We are able to create the 3D printed object from the following information:

• Existing Product such as a Prototype
• Hand Sketches in Image, PDF or Paper format
• Existing CAD files in 2D or 3D

The prototype, can be used for providing proof of concept, testing assembly, marketing presentation or display within the organization. Each material can be made by different technology, the differences are precision and quality of the surface. This, we can make a prototype made of various materials with different technologies, can actually help us to match the right material and technology to our needs.

At Novoprod we would quote a fixed price for 3D Printing as we understand that inventions have very tight budgets. We would be able to provide a fixed price quotation based on sketches or images or CAD files.

CAD files preparation for 3D Printing Service, We have tools for preparing parts for printing. Geometry Fixing, Scaling act.

• Novoprod offers to Create  3D CAD models in Software’s such as Solidworks.
• After creating the new 3D CAD Model, the part will be exported to a File in format suitable for 3D printers such as  STL or IGES.
• In some cases we will accompanied the STL /IGS file  with a 2D Drawing
• We will also Advise on the best printing process/material for you application.

Further, we are able provide 3D printed parts. Please click on the button below to see our 3D Printing Service

Novoprod has a full range of tools for preparing parts for printing. You can scale models and arrange them on a virtual build tray for printing, and you can save the build tray as a single file, enabling you to quickly reprint a job.

We would need the design which can be provide in several formats:

• Existing CAD model
• Paper or CAD Drawing
• Sketch
• Existing Part

Novoprod offers a fixed price policy. We can provide you with a quote for a 3D printable CAD model based on an image, sketch or drawing.

We are able to create the 3D printed object from the following information:

• Existing Product such as a Prototype
• Hand Sketches in Image, PDF or Paper format
• Existing CAD files in 2D or 3D

After designing a model in a CAD program, you save the design as an STL file. (Most CAD programs have this function.) An STL file renders surfaces in the CAD design as a mesh of triangles. The number and size of the triangles determine how accurately curved surfaces are printed. You control the number and size of the triangles by setting the following parameters when you create the STL file from the CAD design:

Chordal Tolerance / Deviation

The maximum distance between the surface of the original design and the tessellated surface of the STL triangle.

Angle Control

The angular deviation allowed between adjacent triangles. This setting enables you to increase tessellation, necessary for surfaces with small radii. (The smaller the radii, the more triangles are needed).

STL File Format

You usually have the option to save STL files in either binary or ASCII format. Binary files are smaller (by a factor of 6!), so this format is usually preferred. However, ASCII files can be visually read and checked.

STL Geometry Check

Model designs containing holes and gaps adversely affect the quality of the printed model. Therefore, you should perform a geometry check of the STL files before continuing. Thirdparty software for this purpose attempts to fix the geometry of problematic files.

We offer Product Technical Drawing Service, to bridge the gap between Product Design and Product Manufacturing or Mold Making. The drawings contain all information required for manufacturing the product or the tool for it.

A full set of Drawings that include all the information required for production. No questions should be left unanswered. These drawings are split into too main categories:

1. Part/Component Drawings

Drawings that detail the part itself that require manufacturing and  finishing processes.

The drawings  include the following information.

• Material Specification
• Linear and Angular Dimensions including Tolerances
• Geometric Tolerances
• Surface Finish Type and Marking
• Information relevant to production process

2. Assembly Drawings.

Depending on the complexity, Assembly drawing are often structured into a Top Level Assembly and Sub-Assemblies. This is to give more clarity on the full product. Assembly drawings should include:

• All Sub-Assemblies used within the assembly
• All parts to be manufactured
• All bought in parts including their specific part numbers, manufacturer or supplier
• Fixings such as Bolts, Nuts, Washers etc.
• Bill of materials (BOM) showing a full list of all parts
• The drawings should be illustrated in a way to clearly show how the Product fits together. This should/could include several views (Plan, Top, Side, Isometric etc.) and Exploded Views
• Additional information that might be required such as Weight, assembly instructions should also be included if required.

This depends on the industry involved.

For Structural Steel Fabrication Drawings (including, Stairs, Ballustrading, Architectural Steelwork etc.) we usually work from the Structural Engineers Line Drawings in conjunction with the Architectural Drawings. We would normally visit site to check any potential clashes.

All are Fabrication Drawings are usually quoted on a fixed price basis as we are normally able to quantify the work easily.All we need is the Structural Engineering Drawings or Architectural Drawings in order to provide a fixed price.

Fabrication Drawings are usually used for 1 off’s or per job/project bases (compared to Manufacturing Drawings).

They are manly used in:

1. Structural Steel
2. Sheet Metal
3. Architectural Steelwork
4. Ballustrading/Handrails
5. Stairs

It is important that good quality drawings show all the information that is required, but no more than needed. An example is to many dimensions or to many views.

We will assist you with your Patent Application by creating Patent Drawings and Illustrations.

Our Design & Engineering Office works with Patent Lawyers as well as individual inventors. Our Patent Drawings & Illustrations are always in accordance with the guidelines set by the Intellectual Property Office.

A Patent Application often requires drawings or illustrations to aid the understanding of the technical features and its assembly of the invention. The drawings should have as many views (Plan, Top, Side, Section, Isometric Projection, Exploded) as is required to gain full understanding and aid the patent application.

We are able to create the drawings/illustrations from the following information:

• Existing Product such as a Prototype
• Hand Sketches in Image, PDF or Paper format
• Existing CAD files in 2D or 3D

At Novoprod we would quote a fixed price for Patent drawings as we understand that inventions have very tight budgets. We would be able to provide a fixed price quotation based on sketches or images.

The first step (in term of CAD) of any new Component or Product is the Design Concept Drawings. These drawings are usually based on Sketches, Prototypes and Design Meetings. This drawings greatly assist explaining the new Product or Component to others. Concept Drawings are a Top Level General Arrangement drawing and can include the following information:

• Multiple Views (Plan, Side, Isometric etc.)
• Exploded if multiple components/assemblies
• In Colour if this assist
• in 3D (can be reviewed by free 3D viewing software such as eDrawings)
• Annotated to give better explanation
• Overall Dimensions

We are able to create Design Concept Design Drawings using 3D CAD software such as Solidworks. These Drawings can be in colour and show as much details as required. We will work closely with our clients using the information available to us such as Hand Sketches, Diagrams or existing prototypes.

Design Concept Drawing, usually based on Sketches, Prototypes and Design Meetings. This drawings greatly assist explaining the new Product or Component to others. Concept Drawings are a Top Level General Arrangement drawing and can include the following information:

• Multible Views (Plan, Side, Isometric etc.)
• Exploded if multiple components/assemblies
• In Colour if this assist
• in 3D (can be reviewed by free 3D viewing software such as eDrawings)
• Annotated to give better explanation
• Overall Dimensions

Our Design & Engineering Office works with Patent Lawyers as well as individual inventors. Our Patent Drawings & Illustrations are always in accordance with the guidelines set by the Intellectual Property Office.

A concept is an abstraction or generalization from experience or the result of a transformation of existing concepts. The concept reifies all of its actual or potential instances whether these are things in the real world or other ideas. Concepts are treated in many if not most disciplines both explicitly, such as inpsychology, philosophy, etc., and implicitly, such as in mathematics, physics, etc.