Mechanical Design Engineering Resources

This section contains expert guides on mechanical design engineering, SolidWorks 3D CAD, and product development.

All content is written by Paul Gocher, a freelance mechanical design engineer based in Devon and Cornwall, with decades of experience in product design, manufacturing, and engineering.

These resources are designed to help businesses, manufacturers, and inventors better understand the design process, improve product development, and make informed engineering decisions.

What Does a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer Do?

A practical guide explaining how freelance design engineers support product development, from initial concept design through to 3D CAD modelling, engineering drawings, and manufacture.

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SolidWorks Product Design: From Concept to Manufacture

Learn how SolidWorks is used to create accurate 3D CAD models, develop product designs, and prepare components for manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, machining, and fabrication.

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Design for Manufacture: Why It Matters in Product Development

Discover how designing products for manufacturing processes can reduce costs, improve quality, and speed up production, while avoiding common design mistakes.

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