Design

CONSTRUCTION PHASE
The design software used by the Physics and Astronomy Machine Shop is SolidWorks. It is a 3D CAD modelling software used to create solid model files of parts, components, and full assemblies. This enables you to see and review a working 3D model of your project before any manufacturing begins. The process of designing projects before any machining begins saves valuable time and resources, and ensures that the work you require is completed to your exact details and specifications.  For more information on the SolidWorks 3D modeling software platform, follow this link.

At times, determining the feasibility of a project becomes a critical component of the project’s timeline. This is where the design services offered by the CBC Machine shop can fit your needs. With the use of the Solidworks software program, you can be provided with one, some, or all of the following:

  • 3D SolidWorks parts files (.sldprt)
  • 3D SolidWorks assembly files (.sldassm)
  • 3D Printer files (.stl)
  • 2D Standard CAD files (.drw, .dxf)
  • Printed 2D Detailed Drawings (8.5″ x 11″ or 11″ x 17″)
  • Plotted 2D Blueprints upon request

Company Group

We are The Built

We remain true to the same principles on which our company was founded over a hundred years ago: providing superior service to our clients, putting safety first, creating opportunities for our people!

Getting Ready To Build

Before construction is ready to begin, we request and thoroughly review all submittals and shop drawings for each scope and its respective trade. This allows us to build out a reliable and accountable CPM schedule for the project. By having all of these details hammered out in the beginning, we’re able to better maintain schedules to meet or beat deadlines.

Breaking Ground

We remain true to the same principles on which our company was founded over a hundred years ago: providing superior service to our clients, putting safety first, creating opportunities for our people, delivering exceptional work, fostering innovation, acting with integrity, and strengthening our communities.

Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. Construction differs from manufacturing in that manufacturing typically involves mass production of similar items without a designated purchaser.

Now that the schedule is set and everyone knows their roles, our work doesn’t stop. Outside of the continuous oversight of the building process, we also host weekly meetings with the owner, the architect, and the contractor to maintain transparency into the construction process. This can include reviews of current and expected progress and goals as well as the recording of meeting minutes.

We also host weekly meetings for the subcontractors. During these meetings, we review the current schedule, deal with any quality control and safety issues, and handle any logs that need attention.

On a daily basis, the construction grounds can get chaotic. During this chaos, we ensure that everyone on site is following proper safety precautions with verification and enforcement from our third-party safety team [link “safety team” to U.S. Safety domain, delete this after]. They help us to maintain safety protocols, including OSHA and DOT.

Maintaining cleanliness on the ground is also incredibly important — this is handled by dedicated cleanup crews throughout the day, every day.

Inspections are handled in a timely manner, with each facet of the build being inspected for both safety and accuracy. We also maintain accurate ‘as-built’ drawings so any changes from the original design are documented and provided to the owner.

Questions about an upcoming project?

We’d love to chat about how our services can reduce stress and decrease untimely delays.