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Energy

Professional Outsourced Energy Services

Our services for the energy sector have been used for major companies across our 36+ years in business. We can handle anything from creating a single 2D CAD drawing, digitizing old schematics, and creating brand-new complicated 3D models for an upcoming project.

There have been massive pushes lately for alternative energy companies to become more competitive. This usually means new facilities, updated designs, and optimization of your library of components. CAD/CAM Services can help in every part of this effort.

Our engineers can create brand-new turbine blades for your cutting-edge wind turbines. We can generate a smarter way to lay out solar panels through complex sheet metal designs. We can upgrade how you run your hydroelectric facility. The best part? We do all of it under one roof.

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Why Energy Services Matters

What Are Energy Services?

Our energy services are a collection of CAD services that are geared to help companies within the energy sector. Our services are here to help companies who are running nuclear, wind, solar, oil, or hydroelectric facilities.

Since there is such a wide range of potential facilities, it only makes sense that our CAD services are just as wide-reaching. We can create 2D manufacturing drawings for a new design, digitize your old 2D schematics, update your 3D CAD models, reverse engineer OEM parts you have on-hand, and 3D scan massive components. We do more so you can do less.

Consider our team an extension of your engineering staff. However, you don’t have to pay us a salary, pay for our sick time, or pay for our time off. You’re only paying for the direct engineering labor that we perform for you. This is a great way to save time and money on your upcoming energy projects.

Why Energy Services Matters

There aren’t many companies in America that offer the same range of services that we offer, all the while holding a high quality across the board. In fact, we’re the only company that can offer CAD Perfect® results.

When you pick an outsourced energy services company, there are a lot of potential pitfalls. Many outsourced engineering companies aren’t ready to tackle massive projects that require in-depth knowledge of the energy space, but CAD/CAM Services is.

We have worked on countless energy projects over the years, so we know what it takes to deliver professional-grade results. We are here to save you time and money, and we’ll never waste your money like other companies will do.

It takes a lot of work to put together a new project within the energy sector. With our help, the whole process will be a little easier. We can handle a small part, a majority, or the entirety of your new project.

Whether it’s a simple update, a massive overhaul, a brand-new part, or just another set of engineering eyes on your design, we’re here. No project is too small or too large for our talented staff — you can ask the Fortune 500 energy companies that we’ve worked with before.
To get the best results, you can trust CAD/CAM Services.

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When you choose CAD/CAM Services for your next energy project, you’ll quickly see the benefits that we bring to the table:
   • Leverage our energy experts. We have energy experts on-staff who make the work look easy. Leverage our experts to get the best results in every project.
   • We have direct experience in this industry. We’ve successfully completed countless projects in the energy sector, so we know exactly what it takes to find success with your project.
   • Lower prices. Our competitive pricing is a lower-cost alternative to your in-house engineers. We offer the same exceptional results, but without the staffing overhead.
   • Faster turnarounds. With over 100 engineers and drafters working around the clock, we can commit to much faster turnarounds. We work 24/7 so you don’t have to.
   • Tackle larger, more complicated projects. With our help, you can temporarily boost your engineering manpower, allowing you to handle much larger projects.

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What Goes into Energy Services from CAD/CAM Services?

What Goes into Energy Services from CAD/CAM Services?

Our energy CAD services revolve around what your project needs. Our CAD offerings for a solar project can be very different from a new wind turbine design. As a result, we start each project with a quick consultation. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll tell you how CAD/CAM Services can help.

During this consultation, we’ll outline some services that might be applicable to your project. For instance, not every project needs our 3D CAD experts, so we won’t try to sell you on 3D CAD work that doesn’t need to be done.

When we all agree on the scope of the project, our team will get to work. We’ll assign any number of our engineers and drafters to the project, and we’ll get started. Along the way, we can give you routine updates and join any meetings that you’d like us to.

Before we send the final files to you, we’ll pass each file through an internal review. Every drawing gets peer-reviewed to ensure everything is CAD Perfect® before you get them. Once we’re happy with the results, we’ll digitally send the files to you through a DoD-trusted filesharing service.

Take a look at each file, let us know if you’d like corrections, and we’ll make changes. The project isn’t done until you’re satisfied with every deliverable.

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Our Energy Services Include:

Our Energy Services Include:

 • Engineering Simulation
   • 3D CAD Modeling
   • Creating 2D Manufacturing Drawings
   • Sheet Metal Design
   • Prototyping and Production Designs
   • Electromechanical Systems
   • Wire Harness Design
   • And Much More (Including Custom Services)

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We know how much work and dedication goes into each project within the energy sector. You likely have strict federal requirements and even more industry regulations that you have to adhere to. Not only are we familiar with these regulations, but we’ve successfully submitted countless projects in the energy sector that meet each requirement.

For the best results, choose CAD/CAM Services for our professional energy industry services.

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FAQ's

3D Modeling FAQs
How do you bill 3D CAD services tasks?

Per hour. Hourly rate depends on what CAD software used and typically starts at $75 per hour.  In general, to make this process safer for you, we often provide you a fixed not to exceed the cost as well.  That way, you are protected from an open-ended PO. However, the reality is our fees are based on time. In addition, services in say Catia or NX are more expensive than say Solidworks. Or, simulation services are commonly done by real engineers.

What do you need to give me accurate pricing?

First of all, we need to know the target CAD system and whether you have an existing  template, or set of CAD standards for this project.

The main question is the overall complexity. As each part and assembly consists of different features and elements the best way is to provide us with an example.  Again, a picture is worth a thousand words.

If you already have a model and need us to improve it or update it in any way we need to know which dimensions and features are critical and which can be modified to achieve your desired result.  Even a before and after example works very well. We started with x, and got to this CAD file.

We can also offer you better options if you provide us with the purpose of your project (demonstration, 3D printing, FEA Simulation, CNC manufacturing, etc.).  This helps us better refine the task.

How do you check your models?

We create 2D drawings from our 3D models for QC purposes. We follow aerospace standards and deliver ±.005” accuracy models for all projects.  All of our QC is done by a different person than the designer. On Catia work, we often use Q-Checker for Airbus.

What is the minimum price for your 3D modeling services?

We have a minimum order fee $150.

Reverse Engineering FAQs
What is the average price for Reverse Engineering?

It all depends on the part’s complexity, size and structure.

What do you guys need to provide me with accurate pricing?

We need to know whether you need your parts to be scanned by us. Or many times we can work with 3D scans provided by third-party companies.  The quality of the scan is everything in our business. Anyway, we strongly advise you to use us for both the scanning and the CAD conversion aspects.  That way, we can control the quality. Sometimes we receive poor quality scans which make it impossible to create truly Cad Perfect™ models for you.  By all means, send us a couple of even cell phone photos, and the rough size of the object.  Most of the time, this will provide us enough information to provide a real bid.

The price depends on the part complexity, size, as well as the target file parametres. We need to know whether you need full parametric models, and your desired accuracy. If you tell us the purpose of reverse-engineered models, we can often provide you with possible solutions. The target CAD software may change the price as well. This includes sophisticated Workstation add-on products such as Composites, Catia electrical wiring, mold design, and others.

What is the quality of reverse-engineered parts?

We can provide ±.005” aerospace quality for every model. CT scanned parts can have even higher precision up to ±.001”.

Finite Element Analysis FAQs
What is the purpose of FEA?

A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a form of non-destructive testing (NDT) that shows how your part reacts to real-world loading events. A common example is running an FEA on a support bracket. The FEA will give results showing how much the bracket deflects, how much reactive force is seen, and the kind of internal stresses the bracket experiences.

FEA results will change dramatically based on the position and angle of the load, how much force is applied, the material properties of the part, and the design of the part itself.

An FEA is used to optimize a part before manufacturing begins. It allows you to find weak points within your part or assembly, and it will predict a failure before you physically make anything. This gives you an opportunity to fine-tune each part to optimize its size, strength, and cost before you start producing it.

What do you need to make an accurate simulation?

The more information we have, the more accurate the simulation results will be. It also depends on what type of simulation you want to run. For a simple FEA, we can run an accurate simulation with just a 3D CAD model and loading/force/pressure information that you want to simulate.

Don’t have a 3D model? Not a problem, our team can make one for you from scratch, and then run an FEA on it.

For a more detailed answer, a well-run FEA will need:

Material properties: What material is the part made out of? We can run different FEAs with different materials to help you pick the right one.

Loading conditions: The size, location, and type of load you want to simulate.

Bonding condition: How is the part held in place? Is it bolted, welded, or just sitting on a tabletop?

A 3D model

For other simulations: Please provide us with all thermal, dynamic, aero, and/or fluid flow information. Feel free to call us and we’ll walk you through what we need.

General CAD Questions
How do I send a sample, in order to get a quote?

Fill out our quote form, attach your files, or simply send us an email. Tell everything about your project, like the model purpose.

For smaller files < 15 MB you can simply email them to us.  For something larger, just drop them in any number of drop boxes like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and others.  Or if you would like, just contact us for a private, hardened link.

It is fine to use most any time of compression such as  *.zip, *.rar, *.tar, *.7z, *.arc, *.LBR, and even *.iso images.

A direct email is [email protected]

We also use a hardened OwnCloud web file sharing platform for unlimited file transfers. We provide unique and very private Web Storage Portals, this also supports file syncing for extreme convenience for you. Because so much of our work is DOD or weapons design work, Security – and confidentiality is very important to us.

Will CAD / CAM Services Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Yes. NDAs are a common part of our business. All data is yours – not ours, and treated as proprietary data and not for public consumption or use. Probably 70% of our work is under NDA agreements. We can generally get these signed within the day.

What is the estimated delivery time?

It depends on the scope of work:

  • 2D drawings – small quantity, normally 48 hours.  We have several customers where they contract to us, keeping 4-8 drafters busy full time.
  • 3D models – complexity dependent, but smaller jobs in 2-3 days. Some models we have spent months on.  Again, we have several customers where they contract to us, keeping 6-10 3D CAD designers busy full time.

Simple jobs have a lead time of 48 hours. Larger projects are delivered and invoiced weekly.

Did you really own the trademark Cad Perfect™, Cad Perfect CAD Conversions™ and Cad / Cam Services™?

Yes, we did back in 2008. We started using Cad Perfect™ back in the early 1990s because all of our customers wanted only real Cad Perfect™ work. Back then the buzz words were terms like machine ready, or DXF Traceover and others.

The problem is, nobody wanted that. They all wanted drawings and models that they did not have to touch. Everybody wanted drawings just as if they hand redrew the work themselves.

Thus, Cad / Cam Services™ was the first company to start offering ONLY Cad Perfect™ work.

Do you support the PPD-21 Directive?

Yes we do, and have now for several years. In addition, we also support the industry specific plans as well.

3D Scanning FAQs
How much does scanning services cost?

It depends on the complexity of the scanned model and material properties. As, for example, it may be much more complicated to properly scan an object with a reflective surface, than a non-reflective surface. It also depends on three main factors:

  1. the physical size of your part
  2. the required scanning resolution
  3. if industrial CT or metallurgy scanning is needed

Simple quick cell phone photos are worth a thousand words to us. To know for sure you can request a quote. It is of course, free – and treated as if an NDA is already in place.

Some averages:

  • The typical 3D scan is somewhere around $200-400 per part.
  • Tomographic (CT) scanning is $600-900 per part.

Because so much of our business is Aerospace related, our scanning – and the completed CAD file HAS to be within ±.005” anywhere on that part, we never use consumer-grade scanners. The scanners we use start at $25,000 and go up to $700,000 (CT) per scanner.

At any given time, we have in excess of $ 5 million just in scanning hardware we use. In addition, a hidden factor of scanning on any system is the assembly and clean up of any scan. The rule of thumb is a 2-1 ratio. So even with our experienced scanning staff, if we spend one-hour scanning; we will then spend an additional two hours of clean up and assembly before our CAD group gets the Point Cloud file to simulate or reverse engineer.

What is the Point Cloud/Mesh/3D Scan?

A point cloud is thousands if not millions of data points located in space by X, Y, Z coordinates. Images of this nature are often captured with Faro Focus or Artec scanners that specialize in large-area scanning.  Most likely you obtain building and territory plans in this file format.

A polygon mesh is a set of triangles located in the same manner. These scans are obtained with Artec, Creaform, Enscan and other handheld scanners. Parts and reverse engineering device scans are usually polygon meshes.

What types of scanners do you use?
  • Faro Arm – Very good for most parts, fast and accurate
  • Turntable scanners – high accuracy, high detail, fast scanning. Great for smaller parts.
  • Portable handheld – may be favorable for some larger parts – if not a tripod-mounted scanner.
  • Long Range – these mount on a tripod, and are intended to scan buildings, plants, and other larger sized projects.
  • Industrial CT scanners – incredibly expensive, but they offer two main benefits – the ability to inside an object (think of a void in a solid object), and their accuracy.  At this level, we are often in the ±.001” – ±.002” range, and often used in metrology scanning.

Which scanner models do you use?
How accurate is 3D scanning?

The scanners we use are as accurate as the industry offers – from anybody at any cost. We use Faro and Artec 3D scanners, in addition to Faro CMM type arms, including the Surveyor tables. Depending on what scanner we use:

  • CT scanners – 4 to 400µm/voxel resolution
  • Artec Portable scanners high accuracy (0.03 – 0.05mm)
  • Artec Portable scanners high resolution (up to 0.15mm)
  • Our CyberGage 360 – generates highly precise full 360 degrees automated scan with accuracy NIST traceable to approximately 7 microns
  • The CyberGage 360 has a system repeatability of ±.005mm.
Engineering FAQs
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