CAD Design Services & 3D Printing – Sheffield’s Precision Engineering Partner
At Starweld Engineering, we combine over 75 years of fabrication expertise with cutting-edge CAD design and 3D printing services. From initial concepts to final components, we deliver digital-to-physical engineering solutions for clients across Sheffield and Yorkshire.
Professional CAD Design – From Concept to Manufacture
Our CAD design team works closely with clients to develop accurate, production-ready models tailored to your project needs. We support both reverse engineering and ground-up design, helping you optimise for strength, cost, weight, and manufacturability.
CAD Capabilities Include:
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2D & 3D modelling (DWG, DXF, STEP, STL, IGES supported)
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Parametric design for metal fabrication & CNC machining
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Design for additive manufacturing (DFAM)
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Conversion of hand-drawn sketches & scanned parts
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Finite element analysis (FEA) & tolerance checks on request
We support designs for steel, aluminium, stainless steel, and exotic metal parts—whether for batch production, one-off prototyping, or structural fabrication.
3D Printing Service – Rapid Prototyping & Custom Parts
Need functional parts fast? Our 3D printing service brings your CAD designs to life with high-strength, complex components that traditional machining can’t match.
Using trusted additive manufacturing partners and in-house preparation, we offer:
High quality resin prints – high strength less clean up PLA filament printing for strength and a quick turnaround Fast turnaround for prototypes, tooling, and low-volume runs Post-processing: heat treatment, machining, finishing & inspection
From custom jigs and fixtures to end-use mechanical parts, our Sheffield-based engineering team ensures your project meets technical, functional, and visual standards—without costly tooling or delays.
Starweld boasts the latest software from Solidworks and Autodesk, printers up to A1 paper size, and 3d printing technology. Along with a wealth of industry knowledge, our team of design engineers at Starweld Engineering can turn your concepts into 3D reality ready for your approval.
Our service can be used as part of our design and build engineering and fabrication service or as a standalone design service.
3D Drafting Service:
Our 3D drafting service allows clients to visualise their concept as a finished product, allowing the design engineer to spot defects easily and modify the design where necessary. Using rendering techniques we can place these 3D models in realistic environments.
2D Drafting Service:
Our 2D drafting service ranges from drawing revisions through to entire design projects. We can produce a range of views & elevations as well as site layouts to meet your requirements.
Engineering Design Analysis:
Simulation can analyse the strengths of design by adding multiple loading conditions. We can test against a broad range of parameters during the design process, such as durability, static and dynamic loads & heat transfer. By doing this we can detect potential faults and weaknesses in the design before the manufacturing process begins, saving the customer both time and money.
Redraw Service/ 2D to 3D Conversions:
With 2D to 3D conversion, old paper drawings or 2D CAD files can be modelled and saved in a 3D format. In a world where 3D CAD is becoming the industry standard you can ensure that your designs are future proof.
Tooling Design:
Our designers have experience designing various tooling including: forging dies, press tooling, casting moulds and machine tooling.
Turnkey Design:
Sheffield CAD Services also offer a turn key project design service and can also quote to manufacture products through our trusted group of fabricators, machinists and electrical contractors.
Plotting Services:
Service available from our office, print size up to A1.
3D Rapid Prototyping:
We offer 3D printed parts in a variety of colours. Max dimensions – 285mm (W) x 153mm (D) x 155mm (H).
Why Choose Starweld for CAD & 3D Printing?
In-house CAD designers with real-world fabrication insight
Seamless transition from digital model to physical part Trusted engineering for over 75 years
Local service for Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley & Yorkshire
ISO 9001:2015 certified – traceable, quality-first workflow
Get Started Today
Whether you’re designing a new prototype, reverse-engineering a legacy part, or need a strong, accurate 3D print, Starweld is your go-to partner in Sheffield.
Call 0114 272 0283 or email sales@starweld.co.uk to discuss your CAD design or 3D printing project with our engineering team.