The Importance of 3D Assemblies: Ensuring Seamless Fit and Functionality

At Baillie Fabricating and Welding, we’re committed to making your project a success from start to finish. Whether you need individual components or complete fabricated assemblies, our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible outcome. To achieve this, we always recommend providing us with as much information as possible. Including both a 3D model and a PDF drawing in your request for quote is highly beneficial for all projects.

For metal fabrication projects which involve multiple parts fitting together, including a 3D assembly file helps us to go a step further. By sharing this additional information upfront, we can proactively address potential assembly issues early in the process. Discover how sending us your 3D assembly files can streamline production and keep your project on track.

How 3D Assembly Models Streamline Your Project and Save Costs

At Baillie Fabricating and Welding, many of our customers include 3D CAD models of individual parts in their RFQ without also sharing 3D assembly files. While that information is sufficient for us to manufacture the individual parts, a 3D assembly model allows us to make sure all the parts will fit together correctly without interference.

To be sure that the parts we fabricate will fit seamlessly with multiple others in your project, it is important for us to see how these components are assembled. While individual parts may have no issues on their own, 3D assembly files allow us to examine how each of these components interacts. This is a critical step in the manufacturing process, as improper fit can lead to costly setbacks, including design alterations, part remakes, and reassembly. 

When you provide your 3D assembly files with the initial quote, we can offer suggestions upfront to ensure an ideal fit. For instance, when welding 16-gauge stainless steel sheet metal assemblies together, proper joint configuration is essential to avoid complications such as warping, which would affect the final dimensions. With your 3D assembly file, we can leverage our expert welding experience to proactively flag and address these potential issues.

Our extensive experience enables us to identify potential concerns with tolerance stacking as well. By analyzing your assembly files, we can assess the tolerances on your part to determine if they’re achievable or overly exacting. In cases where tolerances can be loosened without affecting the end use or functionality, even minor adjustments can improve your bottom line.

Proactive Problem Solving With Our CAD Modeling Services

At Baillie Fab, our in-house CAD designers are experts in CAD assemblies. When we have a 3D assembly, they not only make note of possible issues, they can easily make adjustments to existing designs and drawings. In most cases, these adjustments won’t alter any dimensions, but rest assured we always consult with you if a change might impact the functionality of your design.

We take pride in our proactive attention to detail, which reflects our commitment to offering design for manufacturing advice. This approach is one of the many reasons Baillie Fabricating and Welding customers choose us for their projects again and again. 

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Let us bring your designs to life with our expert metal fabrication and welding services. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and performance for your products, ensuring precision and excellence at every step.

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