2D and 3D CAD designer.

1. Initial Inputs & Project Vision

• Hand Sketches, Concepts, or Photos: Clear drawings with rough dimensions, reference images, or physical photos of the part/component.

• Project Objective: A brief summary explaining what the design is for (e.g., prototype for 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, structural stress testing, or architectural layout).

• System Units: Preferred measurement units (e.g., millimeters, inches, meters).

2. Software-Specific Requirements & Source Files

• For SolidWorks & AutoCAD (2D/3D Design & Modeling):

  • Existing File Formats: Existing CAD files or native formats (.SLDPRT, .SLDASM, .DWG, .DXF) or neutral formats (.STEP, .IGES).

  • Material Specifications: Material details (e.g., Aluminum 6061, Stainless Steel 304, ABS plastic) for mass properties or thickness callouts.

  • Manufacturing Constraints: Required tolerances, sheet metal gauge thickness, bend radii, or draft angles if designing for injection molding or fabrication.

• For ANSYS (FEA & CFD Simulation Analysis):

  • Clean Geometry: 3D CAD model (.STEP, .IGES, or .SLDPRT) cleared of unnecessary features like minor fillets or threads if pre-simplified.

  • Boundary Conditions & Loads: Specific force locations, pressure magnitudes, fixed constraints, torque, or movement directions.

  • Operational Environment: Working temperature ranges, fluid flow parameters (velocity, pressure, fluid type), or dynamic vibration frequency requirements.

  • Material Data: Custom mechanical or thermal properties (e.g., Young’s modulus, Poisson's ratio, yield strength, thermal conductivity) if using non-standard materials.

3. Standards & Deliverable Preferences

• Drafting Standards: Required drafting norms (ANSI, ISO, DIN) and projection angle preferences (First Angle or Third Angle projection).

• Export File Formats: Preferred final deliverable formats (e.g., .PDF, .DXF, .DWG, .STEP, .SLDDRW, or .RST/.WBPJ simulation reports).

• Point of Contact: Primary contact details for design review, milestone check-ins, and feedback approvals.