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How to Avoid Overpaying and Get Transparent Pricing
When outsourcing CAD drafting services, pricing can often be confusing and opaque. Many engineering companies keep their rates secretive, making it difficult for you to know if you’re being overcharged—or worse, taken advantage of.
At CAD/CAM Services, Inc., transparency is our promise. Since day one, we have proudly published our pricing clearly on our website to help you make informed decisions without any guesswork.
What You Need to Know About CAD Drafting Prices
Our team of CAD experts has put together this pricing guide to give you a realistic expectation of what outsourcing your CAD drafting project will cost. From hourly rates to project-based pricing, we break it down so you can budget confidently.
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If any part of CAD drafting pricing is unclear, don’t hesitate to reach out. Give us a quick call, and we’ll guide you through the details to ensure you understand every aspect of the cost.
What Goes into CAD Drafting Services?
CAD drafting services involve providing precise 2D CAD drawings to support your design and manufacturing processes. Typically, these drawings are used by machine shops to fabricate parts, but their applications extend far beyond manufacturing.
Common uses include:
- Cartography and mapping
- Branding and graphic design
- Building layouts and architectural plans
- Inspection and quality control documentation
- Landscaping and site planning
A CAD drafting company uses specialized CAD software to create detailed and accurate drawings based on your specifications. Once completed, the finalized drawings are delivered to you for use in production, planning, or presentation.
3D CAD Conversion Request
Modern CAD systems offer a wide range of powerful features that enable engineers worldwide to design complex 3D models with precision. Each CAD software comes with its own unique feature set and proprietary file format, which captures detailed information about the features and sketches that make up the 3D model.
However, during file conversions or transfers between different CAD platforms, critical design features and embedded intelligence can be lost, resulting in simplified or "dumb" 3D CAD data that lacks the original model’s functionality.
This makes professional expertise essential for successful 3D CAD conversion projects. At [Your Company], we are proficient in the top five major 3D CAD software systems, enabling us to deliver accurate, feature-rich conversions and maintain the integrity of your designs.
Our comprehensive knowledge allows us to provide a unique and effective approach to handling diverse CAD applications and formats.
Create Your CNC Ready Model
We specialize in preparing your models for seamless CNC machining. Whether you need us to scan existing plastic or metal parts, update your designs, or deliver CNC-ready files, we’ve got you covered.
Simply provide the finalized files to your manufacturer, and they’re ready for production. Alternatively, we also offer rapid prototyping services to accelerate your development process.
Using high-resolution laser scanning technology, we perform precise 3D scans tailored specifically for CNC applications. Our expertise extends to creating accurate flat patterns from complex surfaces, ideal for laser cutting, plasma cutting, and bending operations.
Let us help you streamline your manufacturing workflow — let’s get things in order.
HIGH-Quality and Professional Outsourced CAD Drafting
No matter your industry or application, CAD models must be fully compatible with your in-house CAD programs to be useful. If you only have AutoCAD licenses, for example, we guarantee that you will receive high-quality CAD drafting files specifically formatted to open seamlessly in AutoCAD.
This approach ensures your files are ready to use immediately, resulting in a smooth, turnkey project experience — simply open the files and send them directly to your machine shops for manufacturing.
What Is CAD Drafting?
CAD drafting is the digital process of creating precise 2D technical drawings. Short for computer-aided drafting, it involves engineers using specialized software to generate professional drawings that replace traditional hand-drawn Mylar blueprints.
Outsourcing CAD drafting is the modern standard for producing detailed files that manufacturing teams rely on. These files communicate essential information including:
- Dimensions
- Material specifications
- Design features
All the details needed for fabricating and assembling parts are included in the CAD drafting files. Without these accurate drawings, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing—whether through machining or other processes—is nearly impossible (unless using 3D printing).
Complexity of Your Parts and Required Regulations
The complexity of your parts and any applicable regulatory requirements play a significant role in determining the cost of CAD drafting services. For example, designing medical devices involves stringent federally mandated standards that demand a more thorough, careful, and time-intensive design process.
Such projects require experienced engineers and adherence to strict design protocols, which naturally increases the time and expertise needed—and therefore, the overall cost.
For highly intricate or technically challenging parts, we often assign senior-level engineers to ensure precision and quality. This expertise also factors into project pricing.
Conclusion
As you’ve seen, CAD drafting prices can vary widely across providers. At CAD/CAM Services, we offer competitive rates starting as low as $85 to $150 per hour, backed by a dedicated team of over 10 highly skilled engineers and draftsmen.
With millions of drawings completed over the decades, our experience ensures you receive high-quality, reliable CAD drafting services you can trust.
Choose CAD/CAM Services and experience the difference that expertise and transparency make.
