Heavy Industrial Fabricators

On-Demand Weldment Design & Engineering Support

From Estimating to Delivery, we provide Fabrication
Design Consultation & Process Optimization

Heavy Industrial Fabricators

On-Demand Weldment Design & Engineering Support

From Estimating to Delivery, we provide Fabrication
Design Consultation & Process Optimization

When Your Engineering Team Is Burnt Out.

Mistakes Get Built In.

Your in-house engineers are stretched too thin or lack the specialized experience you need

Structural integrity and manufacturability are critical—but complex

Errors in design cost time, money, and trust of your customer.

Offshore engineers and freelancers often don’t understand your standards or timelines

You're tired of wasting time and resources trying to hire qualified engineers who can actually deliver results.

We get it. You NEED to do more with less. That’s why we’re here.

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

Engineering That’s Built for the Grinds, Loads, and Demands of Heavy Industry

From massive structural frames to complex material handling systems, we provide fabrication-ready designs that prioritize structural integrity and shop-floor efficiency. Stop wasting time fixing unbuildable drawings and start cutting steel with confidence.

The Challenge

Heavy Industrial Projects Don't Forgive Design Errors.

In the world of heavy industrial fabrication, a small oversight in a weld symbol or a miscalculation in dynamic loading doesn't just cause a delay—it causes a disaster. Whether you are building massive chutes for a processing plant or structural skids for heavy machinery, you need engineering that understands the reality of the shop floor.

Common Pain Points We Solve:

  • Over-engineered or Unbuildable Designs: We design for manufacturability, ensuring your team can actually fit and weld the parts.

  • Vibration & Fatigue: Industrial equipment takes a beating. Our PE-stamped designs account for the long-term stresses of heavy use.ly detailed and accurate

  • Material Waste: We optimize plate nesting and member selection to keep your material costs down without sacrificing strength.

Our Heavy Industrial Capabilities

  • Structural Skids & Baseplates: Precision-engineered frames for pumps, compressors, and heavy machinery.

  • Material Handling Systems: Chutes, hoppers, conveyors, and bins designed for high-wear environments.

  • Access & Safety Systems: OSHA-compliant platforms, mezzanines, industrial stairs, and handrails.

Don't worry, we can help!

Why Fabricators Switch to

Weldment Design

A clear comparison between typical engineering support experiences

and what weldment design delivers for heavy fabrication teams

Don't worry, we can help!

Why Choose Weldment Design for Industrial Projects?

Our Design Pro tier offers licensed Professional Engineering support. We use RISA-3D and SolidWorks Simulation to verify that your industrial structures meet AISC and AWS standards.

The Engineering Expertise You Need

ON-DEMAND FABRICATION

ENGINEERING SUPPORT

We offer tailored support plans to fit your current needs, flexible as those needs change, and grow as your demand grow.

Whether you’re just starting out, expanding your capabilities, or leading large complex projects, we have the fabrication engineering expertise you need.

FLEX DRAFT

CAD Technician

Focused on CAD and production support.

$135/hr

3D Modeling Using SolidWorks or Inventor to model frames, plates, beams, gussets, etc.

2D Detailing for Shop Fabrication – Drawing production including weld symbols, BOMs, and material callouts.

Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Development  Unfolds, bend lines, and DXF outputs for laser/plasma/CNC.

Lofting and Nesting Support – Preparing layout drawings and optimizing cut plans for steel plate.

Drawing Cleanup and Standardization  Fixing legacy DWGs and ensuring compliance with customer standards.

Marking Plans and Weld Mapping – Visual guides for welders and fitters based on drawing sets.

DESIGN ASSIST

Design Engineer

Manufacturing engineer or experienced designer. PE stamp not required.

$150/hr

Fixture & Tool Design – Designing reusable setups to improve fit-up and consistency.

Design for Manufacturability – Reducing cost with value engineered designs, creating procurement & fabrication efficiencies.

Tooling and Handling Equipment Design – Lifting beams, spreader beams and lift planning.

RFI and Submittal Package Support – Technical responses for contractor or fabricator questions.

Field Measurement and Retrofit Coordination – Working with on-site teams to verify existing conditions.

Shop Drawing Review & Coordination – Acting as a liaison between fabricator, detailer, and end client.

Connection Detailing per AISC or AWS Guidance – Baseplates, clip angles, tabs, and built-up sections.

DESIGN PRO

Professional Engineer

Fully licensed support for structural and

mechanical engineering.

$195/hr

Engineer-of Record Approved Drawings – Signed and stamped drawing sets for submittal and fabrication.

Structural Design and Analysis – Code compliant designs using state-of-the-art software and first principals.

Connection Design per AISC, RCSC, AWS, and Customer Specs – Custom moment, shear, and bracing checks.

Lifting & Handling Design – Safety Compliance & Certification Consultation. (OSHA, ASME, Below-the-Hook)

Full Design-Build Coordination – Managing both design intent and constructability from concept to final sign-off.

Project Management and Engineering Oversight – Scheduling, design reviews, and QA/QC on deliverables.

Need Firm-Fixed Pricing?

PROJECT ENGINEERING SUPPORT

We'll help define your project design requirements, and support your proposal with Firm-Fixed Pricing.

3 Simple Steps to Get Started

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Submit Your Request

Let us know your design needs or schedule a call.

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Receive Engineering Support Pricing

We’ll provide technical support to define project scope & Firm-Fixed-Pricing.

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Project Kickoff & Coordination

Organized & structured collaboration with our team.

Need Firm-Fixed Pricing?

PROJECT ENGINEERING SUPPORT

We'll help define your project design requirements, and support your proposal with Firm-Fixed Pricing.

3 Simple Steps to Get Started

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Submit Your Request

Let us know your design needs or schedule a call.

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Receive Engineering Support Pricing

We’ll provide technical support to define project scope & Firm-Fixed-Pricing.

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Project Kickoff & Coordination

Organized & structured collaboration with our team.

Your Time and Money Are Valuable.

Meeting project deadlines while ensuring quality work can feel impossible when resources are limited. That's where we come in. Our network of licensed engineers offers the support you need to keep your projects on track and within budget. With our expertise, you can trust in the structural integrity of your designs, allowing you to focus on what you do best — running your business.

We understand the challenges you face.

Partnership Success Stories

"It is very exciting to be growing in tandem with such a great company and leader!""

"Weldment Design and its team are a true partner for us at Capitol Engineering Co.! We have utilized the services he lists and several more - laser scan interpretation/design, weld engineering, etc. - for our heavy industrial fabrication business. We are even collaborating on business development opportunities.

- John Carney

"I highly recommend

Weldment Design"

"I've had the opportunity to work with Weldment Design and have consistently been impressed by their deep technical understanding of steel fabrication, welding, and design."

- Daniel Reed

"High Quality and

Detailed Work"

"Weldment Design provide high-quality, detailed work and his communication is always succinct and professional. I'd be happy to work with them in other venues!"

- Nick Paulick

SOFTWARE ACCESS & EXPERTISE

Codeware focuses exclusively on providing software for the design and analysis of ASME vessels and exchangers. By combining engineering expertise, innovative software solutions and unmatched customer support, Codeware has established itself as the leading ASME Section VIII software provider. Our engineering software COMPRESS, INSPECT, and Shopfloor is used by 1,800+ companies in over 65 countries. Codeware was founded in 1983 in Ontario.

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

PRIME & SUB GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

STATE & LOCAL GOV.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

SOFTWARE ACCESS & EXPERTISE

Code Ware

Codeware focuses exclusively on providing software for the design and analysis of ASME vessels and exchangers. By combining engineering expertise, innovative software solutions and unmatched customer support, Codeware has established itself as the leading ASME Section VIII software provider. Our engineering software COMPRESS, INSPECT, and Shopfloor is used by 1,800+ companies in over 65 countries. Codeware was founded in 1983 in Ontario.

RISA

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

solid works

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

PRIME & SUB GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

US Deparment of Energy
Department of Defense

STATE & LOCAL GOV.

state and local govt

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

american institue steel construction
american welding society
ASME

SOFTWARE ACCESS & EXPERTISE

Codeware focuses exclusively on providing software for the design and analysis of ASME vessels and exchangers. By combining engineering expertise, innovative software solutions and unmatched customer support, Codeware has established itself as the leading ASME Section VIII software provider. Our engineering software COMPRESS, INSPECT, and Shopfloor is used by 1,800+ companies in over 65 countries. Codeware was founded in 1983 in Ontario.

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

Design and engineer complex metal structures, weldments, assemblies, and custom equipment. It enables engineers to quickly create accurate structural models, generate detailed shop drawings, simulate load conditions, and streamline fabrication workflows. With built-in tools like Weldments, Sheet Metal, and Structural Simulation, SOLIDWORKS helps heavy fab teams reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure fit, form, and function before cutting steel—saving time and material costs.

PRIME & SUB GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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