Transmission Pole Design Automation
Automate 3D modelling, 2D drawings, BOMs, and part numbering for tubular steel transmission poles. From your PLS-Pole structural analysis output to manufacturing-ready drawings in minutes.
Automated output: 3D pole model, fabrication drawing, and BOM — generated in minutes from PLS-Pole data
Manual Pole Design Takes Days and Produces Errors
After completing structural analysis in PLS-Pole, engineering teams spend days manually creating 3D models, 2D fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and part numbers. This manual process is slow, error-prone, and does not scale.
Days Per Pole Design
Engineers spend multiple days manually creating 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for each pole design. With hundreds of configurations across projects, this consumes thousands of engineering hours annually.
Error Cascade Across Outputs
Wrong part numbers, missing annotations, incorrect dimensions, mismatched BOMs. Each error costs time to find and fix. Some slip through to manufacturing, causing rework and delivery delays.
Scaling Limits
As project volumes grow, manual design becomes the bottleneck. You cannot scale output by hiring drafters fast enough. Missed deadlines damage client relationships and cost future contracts.
Automate the Complete PLS-Pole to Manufacturing Workflow
We build custom CAD automation on your chosen platform, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other systems, tailored to your pole designs, company standards, drawing templates, part numbering, and downstream manufacturing requirements.
Automated 3D Modelling
Input pole parameters and the system generates complete 3D models: poles, base plates, end plates, vangs, arms, hardware, and all structural components. One parameter change updates the entire model.
Automated 2D Drawing Generation
From the 3D model, the system creates fabrication-ready 2D drawings with all views, dimensions, annotations, weld symbols, and notes following your company templates. IDW, DWG, SLDDRW, and PDF output.
Automated BOM and Part Numbering
Bills of materials, part numbers, and assembly numbers generated automatically with zero manual data entry. Hardware pallet lists, ship loose items, and direct export to Excel or your ERP system.
Fabrication System Integration
Design data flows directly to Tekla PowerFab, ERP, cutting and welding systems. No manual re-entry. Change one parameter and all outputs regenerate automatically.
From PLS-Pole to Manufacturing Drawings in Minutes
PLS-Pole Analysis
Complete structural analysis in PLS-Pole as usual. No change to your workflow.
Input Parameters
Transfer pole parameters into the automation tool. Select dimensions, materials, hardware.
Automated Generation
System generates 3D model, 2D drawings, BOMs, and part numbers in minutes.
Review and Release
Engineers review outputs, make adjustments, and release to manufacturing.
Fabrication Data
Data flows to Tekla PowerFab, cutting schedules, and welding instructions.
What Transmission Pole Manufacturers Achieve
Deployed with US Transmission Pole Manufacturers
"The automation reduced our design cycle from weeks to days. Drawing errors dropped to near zero. Our engineers now focus on engineering, not repetitive drafting."
Built for Your Specific Workflow
Every transmission pole manufacturer has unique requirements. Our automation is custom-built to match your exact workflow.
Tubular steel, tapered, stepped, multi-sided
Base plates, end plates, vangs, splices
Your title block, annotation standards, view layouts
Your existing numbering system and conventions
Your bolt, nut, washer, and hardware catalog
ASTM A572, A588, weathering steel, your specs
IDW, IPT, DWG, SLDDRW, SLDPRT, PDF, Excel, ERP
From Audit to Production in 8-16 Weeks
Workflow Audit
We analyze your PLS-Pole to fabrication workflow. Free, no commitment.
Solution Design
We design the automation architecture, parameter flow, and output integration.
Development
Custom add-in for your CAD platform with iterative team feedback.
Testing
Validated against your real pole designs for accuracy and completeness.
Deployment
Full handover with source code, documentation, and team training.
Free Workflow Audit
We analyze your current PLS-Pole to fabrication workflow, identify what's automatable, assess the risks, and show you what a production-grade approach looks like. No cost. No commitment.
Why FDES Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with PLS-Pole output?
Yes. Our automation bridges the gap between PLS-Pole and your CAD platform, whether that is Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or another system.
What CAD platforms do you support?
We build automation on Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other platforms. Our most mature deployments are on Inventor, but we tailor the solution to whichever CAD platform your team uses.
How long does implementation take?
Typically 8-16 weeks depending on the complexity of your pole designs and number of pole types. We develop iteratively so you see working automation early.
Will this work with our specific pole designs?
Every deployment is customized to your specific pole types, connection details, drawing standards, and part numbering. We build around your workflow.
Do we own the source code?
Yes. This is a custom engineering service. You own the resulting system outright and can operate it independently. No per-user licensing, no annual subscription.
What about our existing drawings and standards?
We use your existing drawing templates, title blocks, annotation standards, and part numbering conventions. Outputs look exactly like your current drawings.
What does it cost?
Cost depends on scope: number of pole types, design complexity, integration requirements. We start with a free workflow audit and provide a detailed proposal.
Can we try it before committing?
Yes. We offer a free workflow audit where we analyze your current PLS-Pole to fabrication process, identify what's automatable, and provide a detailed assessment at no cost and with no commitment.
Ready to Automate Your Pole Design Workflow?
Stop spending days on manual 3D modelling, drawing generation, and BOM creation. Let us show you how automation can transform your engineering throughput.