3D CAD MODELING &
CUSTOM PART DESIGN
When off-the-shelf doesn't exist and the OEM is no longer making it, we design it from scratch. Our SolidWorks engineering team takes your requirements from concept to finished part — fully modeled, analyzed, drawn, and manufactured in-house.
FROM DRAWING BOARD TO SHOP FLOOR — WITHOUT LEAVING THE BUILDING
Most hydraulic shops either repair what you bring them or order parts from a catalog. Mercury Hydraulics does something different: we design and build custom parts from scratch using SolidWorks professional CAD software, then machine them in-house on the same day.
This capability was born from our Department of Defense roots, where "we can't find that part" was never an acceptable answer. Today it serves every customer who needs something that simply doesn't exist in any catalog — from RV owners with obsolete leveling jack components to marine operators with corroded winch housings to aerospace contractors with classified assemblies.
WHAT WE CAN DESIGN FOR YOU
Parametric 3D Modeling
Full feature-based parametric models that update automatically when dimensions change — ideal for design iterations and custom sizing.
Assembly Design
Multi-component assembly modeling with full motion simulation, interference detection, and bill of materials generation.
Engineering Drawings
ASME-standard 2D drawings with full GD&T callouts, section views, and tolerances ready for shop floor machining.
Reverse Engineering
Bring us a worn or broken part with no drawings — we measure, model, and produce a new one from scratch.
FEA Stress Analysis
Finite element analysis to verify structural integrity under real-world load conditions before a single chip is cut.
Rapid Prototyping
From CAD model to machined prototype in days, not weeks — critical for emergency replacements and time-sensitive projects.
Tube & Pipe Routing
3D tube assembly routing with bend simulation, clash detection, and export direct to our CNC tube bender.
Design for Manufacturability
Every model is designed with our in-house machining capabilities in mind — no designs that can't be built.
WHAT WE DESIGN & BUILD
Our SolidWorks capabilities serve every industry we work in — from RV leveling systems to DoD-classified assemblies.
Custom Hydraulic Cylinders
- Non-standard bore and stroke dimensions
- Custom mounting configurations
- Integrated position sensing
- Exotic material specifications
Replacement Parts
- Obsolete OEM components
- Worn or damaged parts with no drawings
- Upgraded material specifications
- Modified geometry for improved performance
Tube & Hose Assemblies
- Complex multi-bend tube routing
- Bracket and clamp design
- Interference-free routing in tight spaces
- Export to CNC bender programs
Defense & Aerospace
- MIL-spec compliant designs
- Export-controlled documentation
- Traceability and revision control
- DoD contract documentation packages
CAD TO CNC IN ONE BUILDING
Our SolidWorks tube routing module designs complex multi-bend assemblies with full 3D visualization and clash detection. The bend data exports directly to our CNC tube bender — no manual re-entry, no transcription errors, no delays.
The same integrated workflow applies to machined parts: model in SolidWorks, generate toolpaths, machine in-house. For customers who need fast turnaround on custom hydraulic components, this is the difference between days and weeks.
"They didn't just repair our cylinder — they redesigned the mounting configuration in SolidWorks to eliminate the failure point entirely. We've had zero issues since."
FROM REQUIREMENT TO FINISHED PART
Requirements Intake
You describe what you need — dimensions, loads, environment, and application. We ask the right questions to fully understand the problem before opening SolidWorks.
Concept Modeling
We build the initial 3D model and share it with you for review. Changes at this stage are fast and free — parametric modeling means adjustments take minutes, not hours.
Analysis & Validation
Where required, we run FEA stress analysis and motion simulation to validate the design under real operating conditions before committing to manufacturing.
Drawing Package
Final ASME-standard engineering drawings with all dimensions, tolerances, material callouts, and surface finish requirements — ready for our shop floor or yours.
Manufacture
With our in-house machining, CNC plasma, and tube bending capabilities, we can take the design straight from CAD to finished part without leaving the building.
ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS
We work with your existing files or start from scratch
REQUEST A DESIGN QUOTE
Fill out the form with as much detail as you have. Don't worry if you're missing dimensions — we'll work with what you have and ask the right questions. If you have an urgent need, call us directly.