RaptorCAD specializes in helping individuals and small businesses bring their ideas to fruition. Whether you have only a simple sketch, a functional prototype or an existing product that requires updates, RaptorCAD will meet your needs. With over forty years of engineering experience I am able to produce designs that not only meet functional and esthetic requirements but also achieve the most cost effective manufacturing. Whether your needs are engineering drawings, illustrations for manuals and/or CNC files, RaptorCAD is able to provide everything quickly and affordably.
A NOTE TO INDIVIDUALS – When a hobbyist, handyman or mechanic requires a custom part they often hand draw a sketch from which the fabricator is suppose to work. This is fine for simple parts when the dimensions are accurate and the handwriting is clear. If the part is complex or there is a requirement for an assembly of multiple parts, hand drawn sketches often result in inaccuracies which are only found after parts have been built. A formal CAD drawing avoids these types of problems and provides a better outcome for even single builds.
A NOTE TO SMALL BUSINESSES – Most small businesses cannot afford a full time engineering staff. It is also challenging to find someone with the proper skills, experience and pride of workmanship for just the time frame you need. RaptorCAD meets these small businesses needs and will gladly provide references to demonstrate qualifications and productivity.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION – All customer data is considered proprietary and handled in accordance with a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). A time sheet describing task(s), duration and expenditure is continuously maintained and furnished to the customer after each significant activity. This provides customers the ability to continuously monitor both progress and accumulated costs. Invoices are sent out on the first of each month with payment (via check or paypal) due by the tenth of the same month. References happily provided upon request.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY RaptorCAD INCLUDE:
• Black & white or color drawings generated in a variety of formats to support manual or CNC machining (DWG, DWT, DXF and PDF).
• Solid models designed for either additive or subtractive fabrication can be exported in multiple file formats (STL, ACIS, IGES, SOLIDWORKS, STEP, COLLADA, RHINO, GLTF).
• Drawing Trees and Bill of Materials generated in Microsoft Excel for insert into book form format.
• Illustrations such as exploded parts drawings for use in manuals or on websites
• Personal and electronic interface with manufacturing firms for prototype generation
Qualifications include BS mechanical and MS electrical engineering degrees and over forty years aerospace experience. Reasonable rates and quick turnaround.