Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Halston Automation provides complete mechanical design services for industrial and automation projects. With deep expertise in 3D CAD modeling, tooling design, prototyping, and engineering simulation, we help our clients bring innovative solutions from concept to reality—efficiently, cost-effectively, and accurately.
Industries we support
Our expert engineers provide end-to-end automotive engineering solutions—from BIW tooling to automation fixtures—supporting advanced manufacturing and efficient assembly lines.
- Automotive BIW fixture and tooling design
- Robotic cell design and virtual simulation (OLP)
- Assembly line layout and process optimization
We design precision machinery and modular packaging solutions that optimize your productivity, flexibility, and scalability.
- Custom packaging machinery and line layout
- Material handling system integration
- Automation and robotics end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
We offer robust mechanical design and simulation services tailored for construction equipment and infrastructure projects—delivering durable, efficient, and compliant solutions.
- Structural analysis and simulation
- Custom equipment and tooling design
- Ergonomic equipment and operator platform solutions
Tailored mechanical design and prototyping services to deliver exactly what your unique projects demand, quickly and cost-effectively.
- 3D CAD and prototype development
- Reverse engineering of legacy or competitor products
- Functional testing and iterative design optimization
Our Services
Product Engineering
From concept development to manufacturing-ready designs, our team ensures each component meets functional, performance, and industry requirements.
Key Services:
- Conceptual design & detailed engineering
- Material selection & design optimization (VA/VE)
- Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
CAD & Detailing
Detailed and precise CAD models and manufacturing drawings that streamline production and reduce errors.
Capabilities:
- 3D solid & surface modeling (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, AutoCAD)
- GD&T dimensioning, tolerances, and accurate BOM generation
- Conversion of legacy 2D drawings to 3D CAD
Tooling & Fixture Design
Robust tooling, fixtures, and gauges custom-designed to improve productivity, safety, and accuracy in manufacturing.
Specializations:
- BIW tooling (automotive welding fixtures)
- Robotic and manual fixtures (grippers, clamps, EOAT)
- Inspection gauges and test fixtures
Prototyping & Reverse Engineering
We support rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and iterative improvements for quicker product validation.
Our Services:
- Fast prototyping support (3D printing, CNC-ready designs)
- Reverse engineering from physical components
- CAD reconstruction and design improvements
FEA & Engineering Simulation
Validate your product designs virtually, saving time, resources, and costs associated with physical testing.
Simulation Expertise:
- Structural analysis (FEA), vibration & fatigue
- Thermal and modal analysis
- Piping stress analysis
Technical Documentation
Comprehensive documentation solutions to clearly communicate product details, maintenance guidelines, and assembly procedures.
What We Deliver:
- User & operator manuals
- Service & maintenance guides
- Exploded assembly drawings & part catalogs
Standards we follow
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S1000D
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Chicago Manual of Style
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SCORM 2.0 (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)
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ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English)
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ATA iSpec 2200 / 2000
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AICC Guidelines
Tools & Software Competency
For 3D CAD & Mechanical Design
SolidWorks – Industry standard for mechanical design and simulation
Inventor – Autodesk’s mechanical design tool, great for assemblies
CATIA – Widely used in automotive/aerospace for complex modeling
AutoCAD – Essential for 2D drafting and legacy systems
NX (Siemens NX) – High-end mechanical CAD for advanced engineering
For Technical Documentation
Arbortext Epic Editor – Specialized for structured XML documentation (e.g., S1000D)
Adobe InDesign – Professional layout tool for manuals, brochures, etc.
FrameMaker – Long-document formatting for technical writing
IsoDraw – Technical illustration and exploded diagrams (often paired with Arbortext)
For Simulation & Structural Analysis
ANSYS / STAAD – For FEA and structural engineering simulations
Tekla – Specifically for structural modeling in construction