3D CAD Modelling
Accurate parametric 3D models for products, components, prototypes and assemblies.
Engineering Design • CAD • Prototype Support
Designed
to be
made.
SOLIDSTEAD turns sketches, ideas and existing components into practical, production-ready designs.
From industrial machinery to household products, consumer ideas and one-off solutions — if it can be designed, we can help develop it.
Ideas made solid.
CONCEPT
Sketch → CAD → Physical Part
Designed for everyday & every industry
Projects can be commercial, industrial, household, hobby, consumer or completely one-off.
IndustrialComponents & tooling
ConsumerProducts & accessories
HouseholdUseful everyday solutions
AutomotiveNon-safety-critical parts
Robotics & DronesFrames, mounts & enclosures
One-off IdeasCustom parts & inventions
Services
Design support for products, parts and practical ideas.
From a household replacement part to a product concept or engineered component, SOLIDSTEAD can develop the CAD, drawings and route to a physical result.
Technical Drawings
Manufacturing drawings including dimensions, sections, assembly views and production information.
3D Printing Design
Parts developed around the intended process, material, orientation and real-world use.
Product Development
Turn an initial idea or sketch into a refined digital concept ready for prototyping and further development.
Reverse Engineering
Recreate existing, damaged or obsolete components as accurate digital CAD models.
CAD Conversion
Convert sketches, PDFs, drawings and existing files into useful CAD formats.
Prototype & Manufacturing Support
Coordinate 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal and other production through selected specialist partners.
The model
Design managed by
SOLIDSTEAD.
Production by the right specialist.
The production route is selected around geometry, material, tolerances, quantity, finish, lead time and budget — rather than forcing every project through the same process.
Depending on the agreed scope, SOLIDSTEAD can prepare production files, request supplier quotations, resolve technical queries and coordinate the project through manufacture.
✓ One design contact
✓ Process selected to suit the part
✓ Specialist external production partners
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3D PRINTING
Prototypes & functional parts
CNC MACHINING
Precision parts & tight tolerances
SHEET METAL
Cut, formed & fabricated components
FINISHING
Surface treatments & final finish
SOLIDSTEAD
DESIGN + COORDINATION
RIGHT PROCESS • RIGHT PARTNER • ONE PROJECT ROUTE
How it works
A clear route from idea to finished files — or finished parts.
1
Send Your Idea
Provide a sketch, photograph, drawing, model or description.
2
Scope & Quote
Requirements, deliverables and a clear quotation are agreed.
3
Design & Model
The CAD model and agreed technical work are completed.
4
Review & Refine
Review the agreed revision and confirm any included changes.
5
Deliver or Manufacture
Receive the agreed files, or proceed to externally fulfilled production where included.
Portfolio
SOLIDSTEAD concept projects
The starter portfolio uses original demonstration projects to show the type of CAD work SOLIDSTEAD can provide. Each is clearly identified as a concept rather than client work.
Mechanical Gearbox Assembly
A structured multi-component assembly demonstrating mechanical CAD organisation and presentation.
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Electronics Enclosure
A compact enclosure concept with mounting, connector and manufacturing considerations.
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CNC Motor Bracket
A machined bracket concept designed to demonstrate production-ready geometry and drawing preparation.
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Replacement Bearing Housing
A replacement-component study demonstrating reverse-engineering style modelling.
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Adjustable Sensor Mount
A functional modular mount demonstrating design for additive manufacture and prototyping.
View case study →File formats
Files delivered in the format the project needs.
Available formats depend on the agreed scope and deliverables.
STEP
STL
3MF
IGES
OBJ
F3D
PDF
DXF
DWG
About SOLIDSTEAD
Engineering ideas into usable design data.
SOLIDSTEAD is an independent UK design service focused on turning practical ideas into accurate CAD, useful engineering data and manufacturable solutions.
Whether you have a rough sketch, an existing component, a product idea or a design that needs refining, SOLIDSTEAD can help develop it into accurate digital models, drawings and manufacturing-ready information.
Precision
Attention to geometry, dimensions and design intent.
Practicality
Design choices considered around how parts may be made and used.
Communication
Clear scope, deliverables and revision stages.
FAQ
Common questions
A short description of what you need, plus any useful sketches, dimensions, photographs, drawings or existing CAD files. The exact information needed depends on the accuracy and intended use of the final design.
Yes. Sketches and photographs can be a useful starting point. Where dimensional accuracy matters, suitable measurements or reference information will also be required.
Common deliverables can include STEP, STL, 3MF, IGES, OBJ, F3D, PDF, DXF and DWG depending on the project and agreed scope.
Yes. Parts can be designed around the selected process, material, orientation, clearances and intended use.
Yes, where suitable. SOLIDSTEAD can prepare production data and coordinate external specialists for processes such as 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal and fabrication. Manufacturing is not carried out in-house.
Revision requirements are agreed as part of the project scope so both sides are clear about what is included before work begins.
Timescales depend on complexity, the quality of the information supplied and the required deliverables. A target schedule can be agreed before work starts.
Project information is treated carefully. If a formal NDA is required, it can be discussed before project information is shared.
Start a project
Ready to make your idea solid?
Share the project requirements and SOLIDSTEAD can review the work and prepare a quotation.
✓ No obligation to proceed✓ Scope and deliverables agreed before work starts✓ Manufacturing options can be discussed where required