Services & Capabilities

At Paledot Engineering, a Melbourne-based provider, we provide end-to-end design and manufacturing services that support the full lifecycle of your product—from concept through production and beyond. Our integrated approach combines engineering precision with practical manufacturing insight, ensuring that every solution is not only innovative but also ready for the real world.

Design & Engineering Services

Our engineering team combines creativity with technical precision, leveraging advanced software and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

CAD Design & Drafting:

We deliver detailed and production-ready 2D and 3D CAD drawings that support the entire product development process.

2D & 3D CAD Drawings (SolidWorks Expertise): We provide precise technical drawings essential for every stage of your project, leveraging industry-leading software like SolidWorks.
Assembly Drawings: Clear illustrations showing how components fit together, aiding both fabrication and assembly teams.
Exploded Views: Visual representations of components separated in space, useful for technical manuals and assembly instructions.
Printable Blueprints: Scaled, dimensioned drawings suitable for fabrication shops, machinists, and installers.
Archival Digital Formats: Long-term file formats (STEP, IGES, DWG, STL) for reusability, compliance, and documentation purposes.

Concept Development & Functional Prototyping:

We turn ideas into manufacturable concepts using a structured, collaborative design process.

Ideation & Brainstorming: Working with your team to develop design intent and functionality goals.
Rough Concepts to Refined Models: Progressing ideas from sketches to CAD and prototypes.
Rapid Prototyping: Iterative design validation using 3D printing, mock-ups, and material samples.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Ensuring the final product is optimised for cost-effective, scalable production.

Mechanical & Product Engineering:

Our engineering team brings deep experience in developing mechanical systems and durable, efficient components.

Custom Mechanical Design: Gears, enclosures, linkages, brackets, and other mechanical assemblies.
Engineering Calculations & Analysis: Strength, load, deflection, and tolerance assessments to ensure performance and safety.
Product Optimisation: Improve function, reduce material use, or eliminate unnecessary complexity.
Obsolete Equipment Support: Re-engineer or replicate worn-out or unsupported parts.

Material Selection Consulting:

We advise on material selection based on design function, manufacturing process, durability, compliance, and budget.

Metals: Steel, stainless, aluminium, brass, and more.
Plastics: ABS, polycarbonate, HDPE, nylon, etc.
Composites & Specialty Materials: For specific strength-to-weight or chemical resistance applications.

Precision Manufacturing & Fabrication

Leveraging a combination of advanced machinery and skilled craftsmanship, we offer a range of manufacturing and fabrication services designed for precision and efficiency.

Sheet Metal & General Metal Fabrication Design:

Our designs consider real-world fabrication constraints and possibilities from the start.

Flat Pattern Development: Accurate sheet layouts for laser cutting or punching.
Bend Allowance & Tolerances: Corrected for thickness and material behaviour.
Weldment Preparation: Designs include weld seams, gussets, and connections for structural integrity.

CNC Laser Cutting & Subtractive Manufacturing:

We create production-ready files and parts for CNC-based operations.

2D Profile Cutting: Flat components for brackets, panels, signage, etc., in materials like steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
3D Milling & Turning: Precision parts cut from solid block or stock material.
Fixture-Ready Designs: All parts made to tolerance and prepared for assembly or welding.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):

A fast, cost-effective way to explore design options and test product fit, form, and function.

Visual Prototypes: High-detail prints for presentations and design approval.
Functional Prototypes: Prints in durable materials like nylon or resin for testing.
Small Batch Production: Ideal for low-volume or customised product runs.

Plastic Fabrication & Injection Moulding Design:

Designs created with tooling and plastic behaviour in mind.

Draft Angles & Parting Lines: Optimised for clean mould release.
Wall Thickness & Ribs: Designed to prevent warping, sinking, or defects.
Mould-Ready File Output: Deliverables tailored for injection mould makers or thermoforming shops.

Upholstery & Foam Injection Manufacturing:

Specialist services for ergonomic, comfort-based, or soft-touch products.

Seating & Panel Upholstery: Industrial, medical, or consumer applications.
Custom Foam Components: Injection moulded or CNC-cut foam for seats, cushions, and packaging.
Integration with Frames or Shells: Designed to work seamlessly with your product's structure.

Reverse Engineering & Product Modernisation

Breathe new life into existing products or critical machinery with our reverse engineering and modernisation services.

Laser Scanning & 3D Digital Modelling:

We scan physical parts and convert them into accurate, editable CAD models.

Geometry Reconstruction: Surfaces and features recreated for use in CAD or CAM systems.
Parametric Model Creation: Editable, intelligent models for redesign or improvement.

Replacement & Obsolete Part Creation:

Perfect for keeping legacy systems in operation when OEM parts are no longer available.

Custom Fabrication Drawings: Complete with tolerances and finish requirements.
Exact or Improved Replicas: Maintain or enhance original performance and fit.
Fast Turnaround: Critical part replacement when machine downtime is costly.

Legacy Product Support & Cataloging:

Bring older products into the digital age with clean, standardised design documentation.

Technical Catalogues: Exploded views, item numbers, and specs for internal or customer use.
3D Digital Archives: All data stored in industry-standard formats for easy future access.
Design Refresh or Redesign: Update products for modern manufacturing or compliance.

Industrial & Factory Equipment Design

Optimise your production environment and enhance operational efficiency with our custom-designed factory solutions.

Jigs, Fixtures & Tooling:

Custom-engineered solutions to streamline manufacturing.

Welding Jigs: Consistent part positioning and joint quality.
Assembly Fixtures: Speed up repetitive assembly tasks.
Inspection Tools: Ensure quality with repeatable measurement tools.

Lifting Devices & Handling Tools:

We create solutions that meet both safety standards and ergonomic needs.

Custom Lifting Frames: Designed for weight, balance, and center of gravity.
Transport Aids: Dollies, carriers, and cradles that prevent damage and injury.
Workplace Compliance: Engineered to meet WHS/OHS standards (Work Health and Safety / Occupational Health and Safety) relevant to Victoria.

Manual Handling & Ergonomic Solutions:

Tailored designs that improve operator safety, reduce fatigue, and boost efficiency.

Ergonomic Workstations: For repetitive tasks or awkward part manipulation.
Tool Balancing Systems: Reduce strain during heavy or frequent tool use.
Motion Reduction Designs: Layouts that minimise bending, twisting, or unnecessary lifting.

Ready to Transform Your Ideas into Reality?

Contact us today to discuss your project. We're eager to partner with you and bring your next innovation to life right here in Victoria.