Hi, I’m Ruan, a Senior Draughtsman and the founder of MetaFab Solutions (Pty) Ltd — a South African-based freelance draughting studio offering professional, on-demand CAD services for custom fabricato... Read more

Hi, I’m Ruan, a Senior Draughtsman and the founder of MetaFab Solutions (Pty) Ltd — a South African-based freelance draughting studio offering professional, on-demand CAD services for custom fabricators, joiners, and interior fit-out companies. With close to 10 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in creating accurate 2D workshop drawings, 3D models, and detailed fabrication documents using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. I’ve worked extensively on projects involving structural steel, balustrades, staircases, bespoke furniture, and custom steel/joinery assemblies. Whether you're a steel fabricator needing shop drawings, a carpenter looking to visualize a custom cabinet, or a designer who needs help turning ideas into buildable plans — I can help. My Services Include: 2D Drafting (General Arrangements, Details, Shop Drawings) 3D Modeling & Exploded Views Assembly Instructions & Illustrations Steel & Joinery Fabrication Drawings Revision & Redrawing of Existing Plans Laser Cut/DXF File Preparation On-site measuring (local only) Industries I Work With: Custom Steel Fabricators Joinery and Cabinet Makers Interior Design Studios Fit-Out and Shopfitting Companies Builders and Renovators Manufacturing Workshops I understand the pressures of tight deadlines, unclear specs, and demanding clients — so I aim to be the kind of freelancer you can depend on: responsive, precise, and easy to work with. Let’s bring your concepts to life with high-quality CAD drawings you can build from with confidence

I am a professional draftsman with experience in producing high-quality technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Inventor. I specialize in architectural, structural, and mechanical drawi... Read more

I am a professional draftsman with experience in producing high-quality technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Inventor. I specialize in architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings, including as-built drawings, fabrication drawings, and 3D modeling. I focus on accuracy, clear communication, and fast turnaround times to ensure every project meets client expectations. Whether you need drawings from scratch, revisions, or conversions from PDF/sketches to CAD, I can assist. I am committed to delivering reliable, precise work that you can build from.

2d & 3d Autocad and Inventor designer/draughtsman . 32 years experience in mechanical engineering/manufacturing/draughting/design -Drawing Board (3 yrs) --Cad (28 yrs) ---Cadkey (4 yrs) ---Auto... Read more

2d & 3d Autocad and Inventor designer/draughtsman . 32 years experience in mechanical engineering/manufacturing/draughting/design -Drawing Board (3 yrs) --Cad (28 yrs) ---Cadkey (4 yrs) ---AutoCAD 2d & 3d (16 yrs) ---Inventor (4 yrs) ---Autocad and Inventor Simultaneously (4 years) ---(and recently Autocad/Inventor Customisation) . Mining & Processing - 4 years Electrical Schematics & layouts - 1 1/12 years Aircraft Ground Support - 1 1/2 years Trailers, Tankers, Bus & Van Bodies - 6 1/2 years Diesel Engine Repower/Assy/Localisation - 7 years Formwork Scaffolding - 5 years High speed train civil works - 3 1/2 years Other miscellaneous mechanical/manufacturing - 3 years . Higher Diploma Mechanical Engineering Member SouthAfrican Institute of Mechanical Engineers Technician Member Engineering Council of South Africa Collaborator (Rank 9) on Autodesk Autocad & Inventor Forum Certified Autocad & Inventor Professional Certified Autocad & Inventor Trainer . Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2018 Autocad 2018, Inventor Pro 2018 (personal licensed copy) . Johannesburg, South Africa