Mr. Saini is an architectural designer with a diploma in 3D designing. He has been working on design software since 2007.

He is competent in both 2D drawings as well as 3D modeling. He designs on AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop 3D, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects.

He has been creating designs for products, stalls (for exhibitions), interiors and exteriors (for both commercial as well as residential buildings).

He prefers email-based communication to discuss projects with clients.

Mr. Vaghela has been working on CAD-based projects since 2010 and has been consulting since 2015. He has a mechanical background, and he has been working mainly with civil engineers.
He prepares 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch up, Maya,
Creo, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk 3ds Max, Inventor and CATIA.
He has been providing drafting services for the following:

• HVAC systems, electrical services, plumbing services
• P & ID Diagrams, Isometric drawings
• Fabrication drawings
• 3d modeling services
• Paper to cad drawing
• Miniatures
• Rendering
• Character design and animation walkthroughs
• Furniture design

He provides the following CAD-based services:

• CAD conversions (paper to cad, 2D to 3D, image to cad and AutoCAD to 3d modeling)
• 2D drafting services
• 3D modeling
• Animation
• Mechanism
• Product designing, conceptual designing
• Rapid prototyping services
• MEP(Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) services

In Civil services, he provides:

• Paper to CAD conversion
• Walk-through
• Architect model
• Paper to CAD conversion

The Architectural services that he has been providing includes:

• MEP Services, such as 2d drafting, 3d modeling, rendering service, photo rendering and animation services, renovations and walkthroughs.

He has also been providing the following reverse engineering services:

• He has worked on a binocular project for one of his clients.
• For one of his German clients he has worked on a gun probe design and defined a new design of handle.
• He has also worked on drawings for medical equipment, such as lenses and
lens cover. According to his client’s requirement, he creates a prototype and finalizes the product.
• He has worked on reverse engineering for automotive parts as well.

He has also worked on some of the following:

• Fluid flow/ gas flow meter
• Biometric Scanner (Sheet Metal)
• Spot Welding Fixtures

First the prototype is made ready and approved and then it is sent to the supplier for mass production.

He has been providing manufacturing support services as well, such as:
• Manufacturing of petrol – flammable liquid measuring device
• Casting support services
• Machining support services such as turning services, wire cutting, laser cutting, and water jet cutting services, plastic product – mould design and manufacturing services

A. Ali is an Interior Designer and 3d modeler. He is an expert in AutoCAD, and provides drafting, designing and 3d modeling services. He has a certificate in interior designing from CRISP and 3ds Max with V-ray.

Interview with Mr. A. Ali

1. What kinds of clients do you serve?

All kinds of companies that require machining of car parts. I design car or industrial part machining lines, including design of special machines, fixtures, transfer lines, FMS lines and multi spindles.

2. What was the most interesting CAD project that you ever worked on? What made it interesting? What challenges did you face?

Design the metalic car parts production & machining lines like the Peugeot 206 & 504 pivot and rear arme, the Renault drive shaft, a KIA Motors cylinder block and head, and EF7 motor cylinder block & head and brake disk lines.

3. Of the software tools that you use, which is your favorite and why?

Mechanical Desktop , because it has very powerful 2D. And Catia software , because it has very powerful 3D, analyse, and CAM. Also, Master CAM and Powermill.

4. What trends are you observing in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected you, and how are you responding to them?

The latest technologies enable us to finish projects quick and easy.

5. What do you like about working as an interim CAD draftsman or external CAD consultant working on a time-bound project?

I can work both on site and remotely.

6. Have you ever provided CAD consulting services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email? Do you use any screen sharing tools (like Webex, Skype, or GoToMeeting), and are they effective? What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely? Are there any issues that you feel are better handled face-to-face?

Face to face is best, and after that is email. Skype is last because my net connection speed is not good.

Hegde is a freelance architect in India. She has worked as a senior architect for The Ministry of Railways (Government of India). Over the years, Ms. Hegde has developed a strong network with local architects.

She is skilled in 3DS Max and AutoCAD, and is familiar with the latest versions of such software tools.

She has worked extensively on projects involving both traditional designs and modern trends. She has designed for a number of schools like Ridgemont in the UK and similar clients in other countries.

She uses 3D View to share files. She is also skilled in using Skype. She meets her clients whenever possible and has long term relationships with most of them.

E. Barnes has extensive experience in the field of mechanical drafting and design technology.

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1. Describe a project that was particularly challenging. What was challenging about it? What was the solution and what results did you achieve?

   A. I designed a hat box to accommodate different sizes in Solidworks. The maximum lip dimensions were put into an Excel spreadsheet and I was given an image to trace. By accident the box also turned out to be suitable to be converted to fit a Star Vader helmet.

   B. I designed a SAM – sniffer (sensor) in 3D AutoCad. It is a detector for a dirty radiation bomb.

2. Which CAD software programs do you find the most useful for the kind of work that you do?

   I use AutoCad for 2D work, and SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro/E, Creo for 3D.

3. What are the pros and cons of the various CAD software programs that you use?

   I keep up to date with software by practicing

4. How do you keep yourself up-to-date with the various developments in your field of work?

   I do everything myself. I don’t feel comfortable giving work to someone else because it may not turn out to be correct. I would rather make and correct my own mistakes.

5. Which new skills have you acquired in the past year? What new skills do you plan to acquire in the future?

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M. El-Nahas is a Design Architect and Interior Designer, and is experienced in architectural design, interior design and architectural visualization. Producing architectural concepts, preparing architectural drawings, sketches, drafting, working drawings. Providing Interior and Exterior Architectural design for all kind of projects. He is expert in AutoCad, 3Ds Max, Revit, Impression and other graphics software. He has worked on a wide range of projects, including resorts, malls, all kind of residential and commercial projects. Mr. M. El-Nahas received a BSc in Architectural engineering and Diploma in Project management.

L. Priya has many years of experience in the preparation of Autocad drawings, structural drafting, GIS mapping and LiDAR. She is well versed in Autocad, Autocad Map, Google Sketchup, 3Ds Max, ArcView, ArcCatalog, Arctoolbox, Bentley Microstation, Terra Scan and Terra Modeler.