Need modeling services

I am looking for SW modeling services. I draft furniture in 2D AutoCAD
and need 3D models. I want SW models so I can use them for publishing
assembly documentation. Some understanding of woodworking joints would
be helpful but not mandatory. the dwg's pretty much show what I need
and I can add more detail when needed. I am looking for maybe an
independant contractor, someone who wants to work at home after work.
Small workload, maybe 15 items to start.

Here is the spec I have currently developed. Any comments on the spec
or people who might be interested.


1. 3D SolidWorks model reflecting the same part sizes and arrangements
as detailed in the 2D drawing. The drawings maight not contain
dimensions but are always drawn to exact scale.

2. The models must be built as true assemblies with each part modeled
separately and assembled into the final form such that each part can
be isolated.

3. Identical parts should be implemented using the standard multi-
instance methods of best practice in SolidWorks.

4. No specifc part or assembly parameters are required. No specific
constraint methods are required. The modeler may use any of these they
choose but it should be the mimimun required to create the model as
described in the 2D drawing.

5. No 2D views, drawings or details are required.

 

Hi SonomaProducts...

I think a little extra information might help anyone who may be
interested in replying to your request:

You want SW models so you can use them for publishing assembly
documentation...
So, 1) do you have SW (or access to SW) yourself to be able to
manipulate the model after receiving it (e.g.exploded views, etc) or
are you looking for not only the 3D SW model but a series of views
created with it to make the documentation?
And, 2) If you want to do that post-model work, you may want to state
the SW year you need the models in...if you've got e.g. SW2007 you'd
better make sure that you don't get models from a later edition.
And, 3) I recommend that you add to your spec. that the assembly model
passes an 'Interference Detection' test.

 

#2 = Bottom-up design.

Sadly,... your type of work is perfect for Top-down design and what
makes parametric design shine.

...

 

Thanks for the input.

1. I'll use the models in SW. I don't currently own it but I'll buy
the latest version and some add on's. I used to work for Autodesk and
have Inventor and experience with it but the add-ons available for SW
fit my needs better. So I'll make explodes, 2D drawings, rendered
images, etc. I just don't have time to learn how to model like a pro,
so what I can do in 10 hours I can get done in an hour if I pay
someone.

2. Answered above.

3. Nice addition. The 2D drawings will be run back through a checker
but great idea.

 

Not sure why sadly.

Eventually I will have designs that will benefit from design tables
and smart constraints and parametrics but for now I just have simple
stuff... for cost control mostly.

 

Thanks all. I have several responses and I think from those who
responded I'll be able to find just what I need.

For those that responded, I'll be sending out an RFP with a sample dwg
and answering questions posed by each.

BW

 

In addition to all what all said , will you be looking for some
rendering also on the models as you need them for publishing or just
plain models .

Deepak

 

Thanks for the interest. I have the publishing, rendering, drawing
generation all covered. I just need the base models.