- U.S. Based & Legally Accountable
- Certified & Credentialed
- Clear Communication, Prompt Responses
- Manufacturing-Ready Designs
Cameron Thompson, E.I.T.
MAKINAWORKS
Expert Design & Drafting. Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional.
I’m Cameron Thompson, founder of MakinaWorks, LLC. I provide U.S.-based companies with a secure, reliable, and professional resource for mechanical design and drafting. I understand that your intellectual property is your most valuable asset. As a registered U.S. business, I am structured to provide the accountability and legal peace of mind you require when handling proprietary designs.
My approach is grounded in professional experience in substation engineering and industrial manufacturing equipment design, with a core specialty in Design for Manufacturability (DFM). This hands-on background is supported by a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited university, along with my certifications as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and as a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP).
My company can specialize in supporting busy engineering teams by taking on critical overflow drafting tasks. Whether you need to create detailed drawing packages, manage complex assemblies, or clear a backlog of design work, I can step in efficiently. This allows your core engineers to focus on innovation while ensuring your production drafting is completed securely with meticulous attention to detail.
If your team needs a dependable and certified resource to keep your projects on schedule, I invite you to contact me. Let us discuss how MakinaWorks can support your goals.
3D Modeling & Assembly Design
Modeled a high-precision ISO circuit breaker and its sheet metal enclosure. This project showcases the management of a complex assembly with over 50 unique parts, ensuring fit and function from the start.
Manufacturing-Ready 2D Drawings
Transformed the 3D assembly into a complete, production-ready drawing package. Critical tolerances were controlled with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards, delivering the clarity needed for flawless manufacturing.
Specialized Sheet Metal Design
Created a cost-effective enclosure from a single piece of sheet metal. The design is optimized for fabrication, with clear flat patterns, proper bend reliefs, and spot welding callouts for efficient production.
Simulation
Performed a linear static analysis on the switch mechanism to validate its durability under typical operating forces. This early-stage simulation confirmed the design’s robustness and identified key stress points.
Animation
Created a dynamic motion study to visualize the intricate internal mechanics of the circuit breaker. This animation clearly demonstrates the trip mechanism, making it a powerful tool for design reviews and stakeholder presentations.
Services Offered
3D Modeling & Assembly Design
From a simple sketch to a complex multi-part system, I create accurate and efficient 3D parametric models and assemblies in SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor. My focus is on clean, robust design that is easy to manage and update.
Manufacturing-Ready 2D Drawings
Specialized Sheet Metal Design
CAD Data Management & Conversion
Basic Simulation
Gain valuable insights early in your design process. Using static loading simulation tools, I can help you compare the relative performance of design concepts, identify potential stress concentrations, and check for general deflection. This service is a directional tool intended for design comparison and is not a substitute for formal validation by a licensed Professional Engineer for safety-critical or high-liability applications.
Animation
Bring your designs to life. MakinaWorks can create clear, compelling 3D animations and motion studies directly from your concept or model to visualize product assembly, demonstrate how a mechanism functions, or create dynamic content for your marketing materials and presentations.
