I will engineer and optimize mechanical parts for CNC manufacturing in SolidWorks

JSantos
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Basic Part
3D CAD modeling and DFM check of a single, straightforward part for CNC or sheet metal cutting. Includes production-ready STEP or DXF files.

3-day delivery

1 revisions

Complex Part or Simple Assembly
3D engineering and DFM optimization for a complex single part (e.g., 5-axis CNC) or a small multi-part assembly. Includes STEP files and basic 2D fabrication drawings.

5-day delivery

2 revisions

Full Mechanical Assembly
Engineering a complex mechanical assembly. Includes full DFM optimization, interference checks, STEP files, flat-pattern DXFs, and detailed 2D technical drawings with tolerances.

8-day delivery

3 revisions


Add-ons:

Additional revisions (each)

$25

custom work
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About this service

I specialize in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure your concepts translate seamlessly into physical, machinable parts. My engineering background is rooted in developing rigid, lightweight structural and kinematic components for competitive automotive prototypes. Because these parts must handle high kinetic loads while maintaining efficient manufacturing costs, I engineer geometry specifically optimized for CNC setups, tool clearances, and real-world assembly.

What I Provide:
- 3D CAD Modeling: Fully defined parametric models in SolidWorks.
- DFM Optimization: Adjusting your existing designs for 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machining, lathe turning, or sheet metal bending.
- Manufacturing Files: Production-ready STEP and IGES files.
- Fabrication Layouts: Flat-pattern DXF files for laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting.
- Technical Drawings: 2D dimensioned blueprints (GD&T) for the shop floor.
I specialize in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure your concepts translate seamlessly into physical, machinable parts. My engineering background is rooted in developing rigid, lightweight structural and kinematic components for competitive automotive prototypes. Because these parts must handle high kinetic loads while maintaining efficient manufacturing costs, I engineer geometry specifically optimized for CNC setups, tool clearances, and real-world assembly.

What I Provide:
- 3D CAD Modeling: Fully defined parametric models in SolidWorks.
- DFM Optimization: Adjusting your existing designs for 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machining, lathe turning, or sheet metal bending.
- Manufacturing Files: Production-ready STEP and IGES files.
- Fabrication Layouts: Flat-pattern DXF files for laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting.
- Technical Drawings: 2D dimensioned blueprints (GD&T) for the shop floor.
I specialize in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure your concepts translate seamlessly into physical, machinable parts. My engineering background is rooted in developing rigid, lightweight structural and kinematic components for competitive automotive prototypes. Because these parts must handle high kinetic loads while maintaining efficient manufacturing costs, I engineer geometry specificall... read more
I specialize in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure your concepts translate seamlessly into physical, machinable parts. My engineering background is rooted in developing rigid, lightweight structural and kinematic components for competitive automotive prototypes. Because these parts must handle high kinetic loads while maintaining efficient manufacturing costs, I engineer geometry specifically optimized for CNC setups, tool clearances, and real-world assembly.

What I Provide:
- 3D CAD Modeling: Fully defined parametric models in SolidWorks.
- DFM Optimization: Adjusting your existing designs for 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machining, lathe turning, or sheet metal bending.
- Manufacturing Files: Production-ready STEP and IGES files.
- Fabrication Layouts: Flat-pattern DXF files for laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting.
- Technical Drawings: 2D dimensioned blueprints (GD&T) for the shop floor. read less

Service offer categories

3D Modeling Mechanical CAD Design Mechanical Engineering

Software & skills

3D Modeling Parts & Assembly Assembly Modeling Automotive Design CNC Manufacturing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) STEP Files Sheet Metal Engineering Solidworks Structural Design +7 more

This service includes

Service tiers Simple $40 Standard $70 Advanced $120
Summary Basic Part Complex Part or Simple Assembly Full Mechanical Assembly
Details 3D CAD modeling and DFM check of a single, straightforward part for CNC or sheet metal cutting. Includes production-ready STEP or DXF files. 3D engineering and DFM optimization for a complex single part (e.g., 5-axis CNC) or a small multi-part assembly. Includes STEP files and basic 2D fabrication drawings. Engineering a complex mechanical assembly. Includes full DFM optimization, interference checks, STEP files, flat-pattern DXFs, and detailed 2D technical drawings with tolerances.
Delivery time 3 days 5 days 8 days
Number of revisions 1 2 3

Optional add-ons

FEA Stress Analysis ( +1 day)

$45.00

Photorealistic 3D Renders ( +1 day)

$30.00

Detailed Engineering Report ( +1 day)

$35.00

Rush Delivery (Simple Project Only) ( +1 day)

$35.00

JSantos
Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal – 8:33 a.m. local time

Member since
August 2026
Languages
English, Portuguese
Avg. response time
1 hour

Mechanical Engineer specialized in SolidWorks and Design for Manufacturing

Hi, I’m João, a Mechanical Engineering student in Portugal. I specialize in full-cycle prototype development, taking projects from initial creative concepts all the way through engineering, testing, and final CAD design.

--Education & Projects--
Alongside my engineering degree, my practical background is rooted in automotive development. I have hands-on experience developing mechanical components... read more

Questions and answers

Hand-drawn sketches with dimensions, reference photos, existing rough 3D models (like SketchUp or STL), or a detailed mechanical brief explaining the spatial constraints.

Yes. I design with tool clearances and machining setups in mind to ensure the geometry can actually be manufactured cost-effectively. You will receive the exact STEP or DXF files your CNC shop requires.

I regularly engineer complex, multi-component mechanical assemblies. I can ensure all your individual parts mate perfectly, utilize standard off-the-shelf hardware (nuts, bolts, bearings), and function correctly without physical interference.
Request a service

Basic Part
3D CAD modeling and DFM check of a single, straightforward part for CNC or sheet metal cutting. Includes production-ready STEP or DXF files.

3-day delivery

1 revisions

Complex Part or Simple Assembly
3D engineering and DFM optimization for a complex single part (e.g., 5-axis CNC) or a small multi-part assembly. Includes STEP files and basic 2D fabrication drawings.

5-day delivery

2 revisions

Full Mechanical Assembly
Engineering a complex mechanical assembly. Includes full DFM optimization, interference checks, STEP files, flat-pattern DXFs, and detailed 2D technical drawings with tolerances.

8-day delivery

3 revisions


Add-ons:

Additional revisions (each)

$25

custom work
Request customized services

If this service doesn’t quite match your needs, reach out for a custom quote. Discuss pricing and deadlines to design a project just for you.

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