Mechanical Design
Practical mechanical design supporting automation system integration — cell layout and process design, machine guarding, brackets and fixtures, panel mounting, and EOAT structures, backed by full fabrication drawing packages.
Mechanical Design Across the Cell
Cell & Process Layout
Top-down cell layouts and process flow worked out before steel gets cut — robot reach, fixture placement, and operator access coordinated up front.
Machine Guarding & Enclosures
Guarding sized to risk distance, not just available stock sheet sizes — access points placed where operators actually need them.
Brackets & Fixtures
Custom mounting and locating fixtures designed for the load, vibration, and tolerance stack of the actual application.
Panel Mounting & Layout
Backplate and enclosure layouts coordinated with the electrical design, not bolted on after the fact.
EOAT & Tooling Structures
Structural design for end-of-arm tooling and process tooling — gripper frames, mounting plates, and quick-change interfaces.
3D Modeling
Full assembly models built before fabrication, so fit and clearance problems get caught on screen instead of on the floor.
Fabrication Drawings
Dimensioned fabrication and detail drawings for every part — not just a 3D model handed to a shop and hoped for.
Designed to Be Built and Maintained, Not Just Modeled
Designed for Access
Fasteners, sensors, and service points placed where someone will actually have to reach them — not just where the CAD model had room.
Built for the Floor
Guards and brackets sized for real installation tolerances and existing structure, not idealized geometry that only fits the drawing.
Right Material, Right Finish
Material and finish selected for the actual load, environment, and corrosion exposure the part will see in service.
Documented for Fabrication
Every design ships with complete fabrication drawings and a BOM — not just a model file a shop has to reverse-engineer.
Sample Mechanical Designs From Real Projects
Cell Layout & Process Design
Tooling & EOAT Design
- • Custom mounting solutions needed
- • Machine guarding upgrades or risk assessment changes
- • Panel enclosure design required
- • EOAT or process tooling structure needs design support
Common Questions
Do you provide fabrication drawings, or just a 3D model?
Both. Every design ships with full dimensioned fabrication drawings and a BOM, so a shop can build it without guessing at intent.
Can you design guarding to match an existing risk assessment?
Yes — guarding is sized to the safety distances and access points your risk assessment or PHSR calls for, not a generic enclosure.
Do you design the tooling and EOAT structure, or just the electrical side?
Both, when needed. Structural EOAT and tooling design is coordinated with the electrical and robot program, so what's built matches what's programmed.
Can mechanical design be added to an existing electrical or panel project?
Yes. Mechanical design is often scoped alongside electrical design, custom panels, or retrofits rather than as a standalone engagement.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
We work with plant managers, OEMs, and integrators across Ontario. Let's talk about what you need.
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