Welcome to our portfolio. Here, we showcase a selection of our drafting and design projects, highlighting the precision and quality that Drafting Mechanix brings to every endeavor. Each project reflects our commitment to excellence in the energy and industrial sectors and beyond.
Part Inventory and Bill of Health
Client: High-Pressure Gas Transmission Industry
Project Overview:
Drafting Mechanix was tasked with qualifying used, new, and remanufactured parts for a high-pressure gas transmission system. The objective was to ensure all components met precise specifications and were within acceptable tolerances to prevent system failures.
Challenges & Solutions:
- Determining Part Tolerances:
- Each component’s condition was assessed based on its in/out-of-tolerance status.
- Parts were ranked according to measurement values to establish reliability.
- Stacked Tolerances Across Components:
- A portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) was used to ensure repeatable precision and accuracy to 0.001″.
- This approach provided high-confidence data, crucial for decision-making on component usability.
- Handling Large Forged Parts:
- Hoisting and rigging techniques were carefully planned to manage heavy forged components safely and efficiently.
Results & Impact:
- Validated Component Integrity:
- Eliminated speculation on why certain parts failed prematurely.
- Provided quantifiable data to confirm whether parts were fit for continued service.
- Optimized Decision-Making:
- Enabled informed choices on part reuse, reducing unnecessary replacements.
- Improved reliability of high-pressure gas transmission operations.
Automotive Shop Expansion
Client: Pierre Hedary and Company
“Drafting Mechanix provided exceptional design services for our shop expansion. Their understanding of our specialized needs and attention to detail resulted in a facility that perfectly supports our operations. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome.”
– Pierre Hedary, Owner, Pierre Hedary and Company
Project Overview:
Drafting Mechanix partnered with Pierre Hedary and Company, a renowned specialist in classic Mercedes-Benz restoration, to design an expansion of their automotive shop. The goal was to accommodate growing demand for their services by enhancing operational capacity and improving workflow efficiency, all while preserving the company’s commitment to excellence in automotive care.
Services Provided:
- Developed precise architectural plans for the expansion, including additional service bays, specialized workstations, and enhanced parts storage areas.
- Created 3D renderings to visualize the new layout and facilitate stakeholder approvals.
- Integrated specialized equipment and tooling requirements into the design to support the restoration of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
- Planned ergonomic workspaces to improve technician efficiency and safety.
Challenges Overcome:
- Maximized the use of available property while adhering to local zoning regulations.
- Designed multi-functional areas to optimize space without compromising functionality.
- Navigated complex permitting processes to ensure timely project approval.
- Incorporated environmental and safety standards specific to automotive repair facilities.
Results:
- Expanded the facility’s footprint, allowing for a 30% increase in vehicle throughput.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with optimized layout, reducing service times.
- Added a new customer reception area with comfortable amenities.
- Upgraded the aesthetic appeal of the shop to reflect the premium nature of the services offered.
Best-in-Class Engineering Support Services
Providing the precise, high-quality support that engineers, specialists, and mechanics require to excel in their work.
Our Services Include:
- Numerical & Geometric Analysis – Fleet-wide comparative health scoring to assess system integrity.
- First Principles & Spatial Reasoning – Design solutions that prioritize quality, safety, longevity, value, ergonomics, constructability, and maintainability.
- Project Support – On-site meetings for seamless collaboration.
- Process Development – P&ID creation, conceptual site modeling, and detailed mechanical and civil design, with support for electrical and controls disciplines.
- Construction-Ready Drafting – Ready-to-print design packages for seamless project execution.
- As-Built Documentation – Accurate record filing and verification of project specifications.
- Professional Communication – Clear, timely correspondence via email, phone, and meetings, ensuring precision in all data, drafting, and design products, with prompt invoicing.
- Geometric & Data Modeling – Visualization of components using real-world measurements, compared against OEM manuals with industry-accepted metrology methods and non-destructive evaluations for industrial rotating equipment and structural concrete.
The Drafting Mechanix Commitment
Our mission is to enhance and strengthen the work of engineers, project managers, analysts, and specialists by providing best-in-class drafting, design, and analytical support.
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We invite you to partner with Drafting Mechanix for your drafting, design, and metrology needs.
Experience the difference that passion, precision, and commitment can make in bringing your projects to life.
For inquiries or to discuss how we can assist with your next project, contact Jon at: jon [at] draftingmechanix.com
