Keyway Solutions

Designing Possibilities, Engineering Realities

Overview

⭐ Top Rated Plus Agency | 100 Percent Job Success | SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design Experts We specialize in providing production ready sheet metal design and drafting services using SolidWorks. Our team delivers fully developed flat patterns, DXF files for laser cutting, and detailed 2D fabrication drawings that follow proven design for manufacturing standards. With over 11 years of hands-on experience in SolidWorks sheet metal design, our agency is dedicated to creating custom sheet metal parts and assemblies optimized for bending, forming, welding, punching, rolling, and press brake operations. Each project is engineered to be manufacturable, cost efficient, and aligned with real world fabrication workflows. ✅ SHEET METAL DESIGN SERVICES 🔵 3D sheet metal modeling in SolidWorks using bend tables, K factor, and forming tools 🔵 2D fabrication and manufacturing drawings with GD and T, dimensions, material specs, and process notes 🔵 Flat pattern development and DXF file export for CNC laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and punching 🔵 Nesting of parts using SolidWorks NestingWorks for optimal material utilization 🔵 Full application of DFM principles: tab and slot systems, bend reliefs, notch design, and edge distances 🔵 Sheet metal enclosure design for electrical housings, lighting fixtures, and mechanical systems 🔵 Assembly modeling with exploded views, detailed part numbering, and complete drawing packages 🔵 Support for welding symbols, forming notes, rolling details, hemming, and fabrication compatibility ⚙ ADVANCED SHEET METAL OPTIMIZATION AND AUTOMATION In addition to traditional modeling, we apply advanced engineering principles such as Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly to ensure every sheet metal component is ready for production, easy to assemble, and optimized for cost effective fabrication. ✅ DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (DFM) IN SHEET METAL 🔵 Maintaining consistent material thicknesses for uniform bending 🔵 Using standard bend radii and K factors to prevent tooling conflicts 🔵 Proper relief cut placement to avoid material tearing during forming 🔵 Creating efficient flat patterns that reduce waste and improve nesting 🔵 Ensuring appropriate hole to edge and hole to bend clearances 🔵 Applying realistic tolerances that match actual shop capabilities Our team understands the behavior of sheet metal during bending, welding, laser cutting, and forming operations, ensuring that your parts are fully shop floor ready. ✅ DESIGN FOR ASSEMBLY (DFA) IN SHEET METAL 🔵 Incorporating tab and slot features for self alignment and jig free setups 🔵 Reducing part count and fasteners with integrated folds and snap joints 🔵 Designing parts that are symmetric or clearly asymmetric to reduce confusion 🔵 Providing sufficient tool access for manual and automated assembly processes 🔵 Supporting modular builds with clear part hierarchy and BOM structure

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Services

3D Modeling & CAD

We are currently offering our services in areas such as Drafting, Design for Manufacturing, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering, CAD Database, Remote Management, Simulation, CAD/CAM Automation, Visualization, Staff Leasing

Skills

Engineering Design
Managed Services
Reverse Engineering
3D Design
3D Printing
3D Rendering
2D Design
Photorealistic Rendering
3D Drawing
2D Design & Drawings
2D Drafting
Manufacturing Engineering
Rendering
2D Drawing
100% Job Success
Rising Talent

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Upwork activity

Hourly rate

$10.00 - $40.00

Total earned

$2K+

Total hours

107

Total jobs

7

Member since

Mar 24, 2025

Company information

Agency size

11-50 workers

Year founded

2020

Client focus

Large business

Medium business

Very small business

Small business

Languages

English: Native or Bilingual
Urdu: Native or Bilingual