For product developers & manufacturers
Mechanical Design, CAD & FEA
From New Concepts and Existing Parts to Manufacturing-Ready Designs
We develop new parts and assemblies, recreate existing components and use FEA to evaluate stress and deflection when needed. Projects can end with CAD models and manufacturing drawings or continue into fabrication and assembly at our London facility.
Led by a founder with a master's degree in mechanical engineering and approximately 18 years of product-development and manufacturing experience.
- CAD Files & Drawings Welcome
- FEA Stress & Deflection Analysis
- Reverse Engineering & Replacement Parts
- Design Only or Design + Build
Mechanical Design & Analysis Capabilities
From early concepts to detailed mechanical assemblies, we combine 3D CAD, analytical methods and manufacturing experience to develop practical mechanical solutions. Depending on the project, this may include evaluating geometry, component interactions, material choices, assembly requirements and manufacturability.
3D CAD Modelling
Mechanical parts and assemblies developed from concepts, drawings or existing components. We use SolidWorks and common exchange formats to collaborate with customers using other CAD systems.
FEA — Stress & Deflection Analysis
Evaluate stresses, deflections and stiffness to compare design alternatives, assess mechanical changes and investigate opportunities for lighter or reinforced components.
Reverse Engineering & Replacement Parts
Recreate obsolete, worn or undocumented mechanical components using existing parts, measurements and available technical information, producing models and drawings for replacement manufacturing.
Product Design & Development
Develop mechanical products and assemblies from early concepts through detailed design, prototyping and preparation for manufacturing.
Manufacturing Drawings & Documentation
Dimensioned drawings with materials, tolerances and manufacturing details, including flat patterns, DXF files, weld information and bills of materials where required.
Design for Manufacturing & Fabrication
Refine part geometry, materials, joints and manufacturing methods to simplify cutting, forming, welding, fitting and assembly.
CAD & Drawing File Formats
Native SolidWorks files and common exchange formats, including STEP and IGES for 3D geometry, plus DXF, DWG and PDF for drawings and 2D documentation. Sketches and existing parts are also welcome as starting points.
Who We Help with Mechanical Design
Some projects begin with a new product idea. Others start with an existing machine, an unavailable part or a component that needs improving.
Product Developers & Inventors
Turn early concepts into mechanical designs, prototypes and production-ready documentation.
Machine Builders & Equipment Manufacturers
Additional mechanical design and drafting capacity for custom machinery, equipment modifications and development projects.
Industrial Maintenance Teams
Recreate obsolete or undocumented components and develop replacements or adaptations for existing equipment.
Production & Operations Teams
Improve troublesome components, fixtures and equipment supports through redesign, mechanical analysis and manufacturing experience.
How Your Design Project Works
- 01
Share Your Project
Send drawings, CAD files, sketches, photographs or details of an existing component. Tell us what it needs to do, including any dimensions, loads or constraints you know.
- 02
Agree on Scope & Price
We review the requirements and provide a quote defining the design work, deliverables, estimated timeline and pricing before the project begins.
- 03
Design, Analyze & Review
We develop the 3D models, evaluate design alternatives and use FEA when appropriate. Drawings and manufacturing details are prepared according to the agreed scope.
- 04
Receive Your Design or Have It Built
Receive the agreed CAD files and manufacturing documentation, or continue into fabrication and assembly through Vantor.
Project Deliverables
Deliverables may include 3D models, STEP files, manufacturing drawings and other documentation specified in the quote. Projects that need substantial development or analysis can start as a separately quoted design phase.
Working with a confidential design? We can discuss an appropriate NDA before reviewing proprietary project information.
Analysis supports design decisions. It does not replace professional engineering authorization when a project requires it.
Have a Part to Design, Improve or Recreate?
Send us a sketch, CAD model, drawing or photos of the part. We'll review the requirements and quote the design work and agreed deliverables before getting started.
Need It Built Too?
Vantor can take suitable designs beyond CAD and manufacturing drawings into physical fabrication and assembly at our London facility.
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