Design & CAD Services in

Reno, Nevada

 

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​​​​​​Custom Metal Design, AutoCAD Drafting & SketchUp Modeling

 

Every successful fabrication project begins with a well-designed plan.

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Lane Welding & Fabrication provides custom metal design, AutoCAD drafting, and SketchUp 3D modeling services for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing customers throughout Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Spanish Springs, Fernley, and surrounding Northern Nevada communities.

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Whether you have a rough sketch on paper, an idea in your head, or need fabrication-ready drawings, we can help transform your vision into a practical, buildable design.

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Our Design & CAD Services

 

We provide design and drafting assistance for projects including:

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• Custom metal fabrication

• Structural steel components

• Handrails and guardrails

• Gates and fencing

• Equipment modifications

• Trailer modifications

• Storage racks

• Material handling equipment

• Brackets and mounting plates

• Steel tables and workbenches

• Equipment supports

• Industrial fixtures

• Specialty fabrication

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Every design is created with fabrication efficiency, strength, and long-term durability in mind.

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AutoCAD Drafting

 

Using AutoCAD, we create professional fabrication drawings that help ensure accurate manufacturing and installation.

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Our drawings can include:

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• Overall dimensions

• Material specifications

• Hole locations

• Weld locations

• Assembly drawings

• Shop drawings

• Mounting details

• Fabrication notes

• Cut lists

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Detailed drawings reduce errors, improve communication, and streamline fabrication.

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SketchUp 3D Modeling

 

Some projects are easier to visualize in three dimensions.

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Using SketchUp, we can create realistic 3D models that allow customers to see their project before fabrication begins.

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SketchUp models are especially useful for:

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• Handrails

• Gates

• Fencing

• Storage racks

• Structural steel

• Equipment modifications

• Custom fabrication

• Residential projects

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Viewing a project in 3D allows changes to be made before material is cut, saving both time and money.

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From Concept to Finished Product

 

Many projects begin with:

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• A rough sketch

• A photograph

• Basic measurements

• An existing part

• An idea discussed during a consultation

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We'll work with you to develop a practical design using AutoCAD or SketchUp before fabrication begins.

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Because we also perform the fabrication, every drawing is created with real-world manufacturing methods in mind.

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Reverse Engineering

 

Need a replacement part that's no longer available?

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We can often reverse engineer existing steel components by measuring the original part and recreating it in AutoCAD before fabricating a replacement.

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This service is ideal for:

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• Equipment brackets

• Mounting plates

• Trailer components

• Structural steel parts

• Custom machine components

• Obsolete fabricated parts

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Why Choose Lane Welding & Fabrication?

 

When you work with Lane Welding, you're working directly with owner Richard Lane.

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With more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and operations management, Richard combines practical fabrication knowledge with modern design software to help customers move efficiently from concept to finished product.

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Customers choose Lane Welding because we provide:

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• AutoCAD drafting

• SketchUp 3D modeling

• Blueprint interpretation

• Custom fabrication

• Mobile welding services

• Practical manufacturing experience

• Fully insured service

• Locally owned and operated in Northern Nevada

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you create drawings from a simple sketch?

Yes. Many projects begin with a rough hand sketch, a few measurements, or even a photograph. We can develop those ideas into professional AutoCAD drawings and, when appropriate, SketchUp 3D models.

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What software do you use?

We use AutoCAD for precise fabrication drawings and SketchUp for three-dimensional modeling and project visualization.

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Can you fabricate what you design?

Absolutely. One of the biggest advantages of working with Lane Welding is that we can often take your project from concept and design

through fabrication and installation.

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