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I have a complete set of detailed CAD files for a non-slip silicone strip that fits over a car’s window/door ledge so dogs can plant their paws without sliding around while the vehicle is moving. The concept and geometry are locked; what I need now is an experienced CAD designer who can take these existing files through the last mile and make them truly manufacturing-ready. The work centers on design-for-manufacture (DFM) refinement for molded silicone: confirming draft angles, undercut solutions, parting-line placement, uniform wall thickness, radii that suit tooling, and appropriate tolerances. If you spot any geometry or material-flow issues, I’ll count on you to propose adjustments that preserve the product’s function and aesthetics. Experience with silicone compression or injection molding is essential, and fluency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or a comparable professional CAD platform will make collaboration easier. Deliverables: • Final, production-ready CAD package (STEP and native file format) • A brief revision log highlighting all DFM changes you introduced • Recommendation sheet for tooling and material shore rating if relevant I’ll provide the current CAD files, target material spec, and photos of prototype tests as soon as we start. My expectation is that the final files can be handed straight to the mold maker with zero back-and-forth. If this kind of finish-line polish is in your wheelhouse, let’s chat and wrap this up.
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hello, I have strong experience preparing molded consumer products for production, including silicone grips, protective covers, automotive accessories, pet products, and over-molded components for compression and injection tooling. I’ve handled DFM updates covering draft validation, shutoff design, undercut reduction, parting strategy, wall balancing, vent considerations, shrink compensation, and mold-ready tolerance refinement. For this project, I can review the existing CAD package, refine the geometry while keeping the locked design intent, then deliver production-ready STEP and native files together with a clear revision log and tooling recommendations. Material flow risks, demolding concerns, and any geometry affecting mold release or part quality will be checked before final release. Could you confirm whether the silicone strip is intended for compression molding or LSR injection molding at production stage? Also, is the anti-slip texture already finalized or should texture depth and manufacturability still be reviewed? Best regards
$400 USD in 7 days
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With over 7 years of experience in the mechanical design domain, I am confident that my skills as a CAD specialist perfectly align with your project requirements. Having worked extensively with SolidWorks and Fusion 360, I am well-equipped to polish your existing CAD files, ensuring they are ready for efficient manufacturing. My manifold experience includes designing and optimizing components for both consumer products and industrial machinery which I believe will be an asset in finalizing your silicone pet grip. Moreover, my proficiency extends to the DFM principles, a key requirement for this project. In the past, I have worked on silicone compression and injection molding projects, and I have an inherent understanding of preserving both functionality and aesthetics while addressing material-flow challenges. My commitment to precision would ensure accurate draft angles, parting-line placement, and uniform wall thickness. Above all else, I pride myself on delivering practical engineering solutions that are not only optimized but also cost-effective. My track record in balancing design finesse with real-world manufacturability is sure to supply you with a comprehensive CAD package that will require zero back-and-forth with mold makers. If you’re looking for quality workmanship paired with diligent communication throughout the process, let’s connect!
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello, We can refine your existing CAD files into a fully manufacturing-ready design for molded silicone, focusing on draft angles, parting lines, undercut solutions, wall thickness, tooling radii, and DFM optimization while preserving the product’s function and appearance for seamless mold production. We as a team have experience in SolidWorks and Fusion 360, specializing in silicone product development, injection/compression molding workflows, and DFM refinement to ensure production-ready CAD packages with minimal tooling revisions and efficient manufacturability. Can we review your current CAD files and prototype feedback so we can finalize a mold-ready design with proper tolerances, tooling recommendations, and a complete STEP/native package ready for manufacturing? Thanks
$15 USD in 1 day
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With over a decade of experience in 3D Modeling and Animation, I am confident that I can fulfill the remaining requirements to make your silicone pet grip CAD truly manufacturing-ready. My solid skills in SolidWorks and Fusion 360 enable me to confidently navigate design-for-manufacture (DFM) challenges like confirming draft angles, undercut solutions, parting-line placement, tolerances, and more. Additionally, my background in product design and manufacturing equips me with the acumen needed for molding silicone materials. My previous works with luminaries in the CAD industry speak volumes about my ability to deliver polished, high-quality CAD files. And this aligns perfectly with your expectation of handing over final files to the mold maker with zero back-and-forth. Throughout this project, you can count on me not just for technical expertise but also resourcefulness. If there are any geometry or material-flow issues, rest assured that I'll explore and propose adjustments that maintain the product's function and aesthetics. In tandem with delivering the production-ready CAD package, I'll create a detailed revision log to ease future references, and recommend tooling and material shore ratings if they can enhance the project's outcome. Moreover, my proficiency in communication platforms like Slack or Asana ensures a seamless feedback loop throughout our collaboration. Let's channel our energies together to etch your Silicone Pet Grip into automotive history!
$15 USD in 3 days
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As a design professional specializing in 3D modeling and product design, I am confident that I can provide the finishing touches to your silicone pet grip CAD files that you require. The extensive experience I have garnered in manufacturing-oriented design will prove greatly valuable as I refine the existing files for silicone molding. Specifically, my fluency in using professional CAD platforms such as SolidWorks and Fusion 360 will ensure seamless collaboration throughout the project duration. I understand the significance of design-for-manufacture elements such as draft angles, undercut solutions, parting-line placement, wall thickness uniformity, and tooling-suited radii with appropriate tolerances. My goal is to identify and propose any necessary adjustments while retaining the core functionality and aesthetics of the product - ultimately delivering a comprehensive revision log that encapsulates all changes made during DFM refinement. Complementing my skills and experience is a passion for excellence. This project aligns completely with my core competencies: proficiency with various software solutions in both 2D and 3D domains. Rest assured all your deliverables are met including providing the final production-ready CAD package (in both STEP and native file format), a detailed revision log of DFM changes, and if relevant, valuable recommendations on tooling and material shore rating. Let's collaborate closely and bring your silicone pet grip CAD to fruition.
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Hi! I'm Abu, Top 30 SolidWorks freelancer with 12+ years in mechanical and consumer product design, including DFM refinement for silicone and injection-moulded parts — draft angles, parting line placement, undercut resolution, uniform wall thickness, and tooling-appropriate radii. I understand your geometry is locked and you need a finish-line DFM specialist to take your non-slip silicone car window/door ledge pet grip through the last mile — confirming draft angles, resolving undercuts, optimising parting line placement, setting uniform wall thickness and radii for tooling, flagging any geometry or material-flow issues, and proposing adjustments that preserve function and aesthetics — delivering a final production-ready STEP and native CAD package, a revision log of all DFM changes, and a tooling and shore rating recommendation sheet. Silicone compression and injection moulding DFM is a core part of my work. I review STL and CAD geometry systematically against moulding requirements and deliver changes that go straight to the mould maker without back-and-forth. I have reviewed your three attached STL files and can begin immediately upon NDA signature. Happy to sign NDA right away. Ready to start — please share your current CAD files and target material spec so I can begin the DFM review immediately.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can finalize your silicone pet grip CAD design with production-ready modeling and manufacturable detailing. I have 7+ years of experience in product and mechanical design, including silicone/rubber parts, consumer products, and injection-molding-ready CAD development. ✔️ Silicone product CAD finalization ✔️ SolidWorks 3D modeling ✔️ Manufacturing & mold-ready detailing ✔️ STEP, STL, DXF, SLDPRT/SLDASM files Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/xabhix I can start immediately and deliver clean, accurate results. Could you share the current CAD files, target dimensions, or any manufacturing requirements? Best regards, Abhishek
$21 USD in 40 days
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Hello " Lets Gets Started, You are looking for Finalize Silicone Pet Grip CAD I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in 3D CAD, Product Design, Solidworks, Manufacturing Engineering, Fusion 360, 3D Design, CAD/CAM and 3D Modelling. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! Sahil
$49 USD in 20 days
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Hi there, I am capable of creating manufacturing-ready CAD for silicone compression or injection molded parts. I can improve draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, and deliver clean final files for production. I have experience in 3D modeling using 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, and Revit. I can create product models, jewelry designs, or any custom 3D work with high-quality results. You can view my previous work here: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/10401693-3d-costume-hoodie-render (3D Clothing) https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/10388215-3d-product-models (All Types of 3D Products & Prototypes) Thanks & Regards, Humayo.
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With your project at hand of finalizing the silicone pet grip CAD, you're in need of a meticulous attention to detail, as well as extensive knowledge in design-for-manufacture (DFM), and that's exactly where my team and I shine. At MHTechFusion, we've got years of experience refining 3D CAD models to make them absolutely manufacturing-ready. We understand how crucial the fine details are: those draft angles, undercut solutions, parting-line placements, wall thicknesses, radii for suitable tooling – and have consistently anticipated and addressed any possible geometry or material-flow issues. Additionally, one of our main areas of focus has been conceptualizing mechanical designs bearing manufacturability in mind from start to finish – a specialty that’s aligned with your Silicone Grip project requirements. Alongside SolidWorks and Fusion360 expertise, we're also equipped to handle various other parts of your project like tolerance analysis and stack-up calculations, 3D printing and CNC machining prototypes. Given our background in creating reliable real-world solutions, I strongly believe the final files we provide will be direct-ready for mold makers without necessitating any back-and-forth iterations.
$25 USD in 40 days
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With my extensive experience as a 3D Modeling and 3D Printing Specialist, I believe I possess the precise skills necessary to ensure your project's completion. Crafting high-quality, segregated, and manufacturing-ready 3D models is not only within my wheelhouse but also my specialty. Moreover, having worked with an array of yielding materials closely parallel to the silicone required in your project, I am well-versed with the design-for-manufacturing expert wins needed for a successful outcome. In terms of software compatibility, I'm fully conversant with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and other equivalent professional CAD platforms that streamline our collaboration process. My familiarity with these tools enables me to make efficient imports or exports and build upon existing structures without any communication back-and-forth. Lastly, my attention to detail is unmatched; I handle vertices alignments, material-flow complications, recommended tolerances for tooling and effort with meticulous precision to prevent slidebacks during mold-making. By selecting me for this task, rest assured that you are investing in an individual who values time, precision, optimization, and customer satisfaction above all else. Allow me to transform your current CAD files into a final production-ready CAD package infused with an appreciable zero-error margin.
$17 USD in 40 days
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Do you have a preferred molding method (compression vs injection) and the target silicone shore hardness? Are there any existing vendor/tooling constraints or maximum cavity size I should design around? Hi — I’m Mohand, a talented mechanical engineer with deep experience in DFM for molded silicone and a strong track record delivering production-ready parts. I specialize in refining designs for silicone molding: optimizing draft angles, resolving undercuts with viable tooling-friendly solutions, placing parting lines for clean ejection, ensuring uniform wall thickness, and specifying radii and tolerances that match real-world tooling. I have extensive hands-on experience using SolidWorks and Fusion 360 to prepare STEP and native files, plus creating clear revision logs and tooling/material recommendations. For silicone parts I routinely assess material flow, knit/vent locations, and recommend shore ratings and venting strategies to avoid sink, voids, and flashing. I’ll review your provided CAD, prototype photos, and material spec, propose minimal geometry changes that preserve function and aesthetics, and deliver files ready to hand directly to the mold maker.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Are you looking for a CAD engineer to take your existing silicone strip design from concept-complete to tooling-ready production files with proper DFM validation for molding? I’m a Mechanical Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience in product development, mold-oriented CAD refinement, and manufacturable consumer components. I have worked on parts requiring draft optimization, parting strategy, tolerance control, and production-ready deliverables for plastic and elastomer components. Approach I will review your current CAD files and refine them specifically for silicone molding, including draft angles, parting line placement, wall consistency, edge radii, undercut review, and manufacturability improvements while preserving your existing fit and function. Any geometry risks for material flow, deformation, or mold release will be identified and corrected before final handoff. Deliverables Final production CAD package (STEP + native format) DFM refinement notes and revision log Tooling recommendations Suggested silicone shore hardness and molding consideration I can help finalize the design so your mold maker receives a clean, practical file package with minimal back-and-forth. Best regards, Hasan
$15 USD in 40 days
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This is a strong match for my background in refining CAD designs for molded silicone parts. Your focus on draft angles and parting-line placement is crucial, and I will also pay close attention to uniform wall thickness, which is often overlooked but vital for consistent molding results. My experience with both injection and compression molding ensures that any geometry or flow concerns will be effectively addressed without compromising design intent. I keep projects organised with clear revision logs and comprehensive recommendation sheets, making the final files straightforward for mold makers to use without delay. Reach out for a free consultation, I’m happy to offer honest advice before you move forward. Stef.
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, As a Dubai-based studio with extensive experience in 3D modelling and AutoCAD, we have the skills and expertise to take your existing CAD files and transform them into a truly manufacturing-ready design. Having completed over 200 projects to the satisfaction of our clients, we understand the level of detail and precision that is required for this kind of work. Our proficiency in Silicone compression, injection molding, SolidWorks as well as Fusion 360 will ensure efficient collaboration and quicker turnaround time. Design-for-manufacturing refinement is our forte: from draft angles to undercut analysis, parting-line placement to wall thickness alignment, we've got you covered. If there are any geometry or material-flow issues, we're accustomed to providing insightful adjustments without compromising on the product's functionality or aesthetics.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello there, We can professionally refine your existing CAD files for the non-slip silicone dog window/door ledge strip and prepare them for full manufacturing release. With experience in silicone compression and injection molding DFM workflows, we can optimize draft angles, wall thickness, radii, tolerances, undercut handling, and parting-line placement while preserving the product’s functionality and appearance. We are an experienced CAD designer with over 5 years of expertise in creating precise 2D drawings and 3D models for engineering, architecture,interior,exterior and product design. We specialize in AutoCAD, and other CAD software to deliver accurate and detailed designs. We provide unlimited revisions, fast turnaround, and ensure your project meets technical standards and your exact requirements. Please visit our profile for portfolio; https://www.freelancer.com/u/Internative123/CAD Best regards, Internative Labs.
$18 USD in 24 days
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Hi, I'm a mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in DFM for silicone molded parts, including compression and injection molding. I will take your existing CAD files and perform a thorough DFM analysis: optimizing draft angles, undercuts, parting lines, uniform wall thickness, radii, and tolerances for moldability while preserving function and aesthetics. I will provide a final production-ready CAD package (STEP and native SolidWorks), a revision log of all DFM changes, and a recommendation sheet for tooling and material shore rating (if needed). I have deep experience with silicone molding and can ensure your files are mold-ready. I'm ready to begin as soon as you share the CAD files and target material spec. Best regards, Justin
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I am a mechanical engineer and DFM specialist with extensive experience in silicone molding (compression and injection), including part design, tooling, and material selection. I will take your existing CAD files and perform a thorough DFM review and refinement, ensuring the silicone strip is manufacturable, durable, and retains its function and aesthetics. **Deliverables:** - Final production-ready CAD (STEP + native SolidWorks/Fusion 360). - Revision log highlighting all DFM changes. - Recommendation sheet for tooling and shore hardness (e.g., 50-70 Shore A). I am ready to begin as soon as you share the current CAD files and target material shore rating. Sincerely, Kayky
$20 USD in 40 days
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I am a perfect fit for your project. Your need for DFM refinement of silicone molded parts—addressing draft angles, undercuts, and tooling-friendly radii—aligns with my goal to deliver a clean, manufacturing-ready CAD package that eliminates back-and-forth with mold makers. While I am new to Freelancer, I have strong experience and have delivered similar silicone molding CAD solutions outside the platform. I offer a free consultation to fully understand your requirements and ensure the best technical approach for finalizing your design. I would love to chat more about your project! Regards, Sonny Dube
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Hi there, With over 15+ years of experience, I can handle your project for sure. I hope we can build a long term relationship and looking forward working with you. Thanks.
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Hi, I’d be a strong fit for this project. I have experience refining existing CAD geometry into production-ready designs for molded parts, with a focus on DFM for silicone compression and injection molding. Your project already has the hardest part completed — the concept and functional geometry. I can help take it through the final manufacturing stage by reviewing and optimizing draft angles, wall thickness, radii, parting lines, undercuts, tolerances, and overall moldability while preserving the intended fit, function, and appearance. I work primarily in SolidWorks and Fusion 360 and can deliver: • Production-ready STEP + native CAD files • A concise DFM revision log • Tooling and silicone shore-rating recommendations if needed My goal is the same as yours: files that can go directly to the mold maker without unnecessary revisions or back-and-forth. Looking forward to discussing the details and reviewing the current files. Best,
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