Automation

Automation Services

Rayner Engineering provides automation programming services for CAD, data analysis, BIM, and BOM workflows. We have competed several Autodesk Inventor VBA automation projects for various companies to streamline modelling and drafting processes. Further, we offer Excel automation programming services for engineering teams, manufacturers, fabricators, and project-driven businesses. We help automate repetitive drafting, design, ordering, reporting, BIM, weld mapping, and spreadsheet tasks to save time, reduce errors, and improve project delivery.

Our automation work is focused on building clients practical tools that fit their existing workflows, helping the team complete repetitive engineering and administration tasks faster and more consistently. What’s a repetitive task that your business consistently spends time completing? Lets see if we can automate it.

CAD, Drafting & Inventor Automation

  • Autodesk Inventor API and VBA automation for engineering and drafting workflows

  • Automated title block population from part, assembly, and drawing information

  • Drawing automation to reduce repetitive drafting tasks and improve consistency

  • Batch drawing creation, file export, drawing checking, and documentation workflows

  • Automated BIM, model data, and project information handling

  • Custom Inventor macros, rules, forms, and design tools for engineering teams

Ordering, BOM & Manufacturing Automation

  • Automated ordering emails for assemblies and manufactured parts

  • Automated collection of drawings, cut files, and manufacturing documents into a single zip folder

  • Bill of Materials automation, formatting, checking, and export

  • Manufacturing package automation to reduce manual administration and prevent missing files

  • Workflow tools for fabricators, workshops, and engineering businesses handling repeat jobs

Weld Map & QA/QC Automation

  • Automated weld map generation for large Autodesk Inventor weldments

  • VBA tools that scan large weldments and create Excel weld maps

  • Automated PDF weld map books showing weld locations, part information, and job details

  • Automated WPS filtering and welding documentation support for manufacturing

  • Weld traceability, QA/QC documentation, and fabrication record automation

Excel VBA & Shutdown Spreadsheet Automation

  • Excel VBA automation for data entry, sorting, checking, and reporting

  • Automation of shutdown spreadsheets, inspection registers, defect lists, and maintenance records

  • Custom forms, modules, templates, and reports for repetitive business processes

  • Spreadsheet tools to reduce manual entry, improve data quality, and save administration time

Rayner Engineering helps businesses automate the repetitive work that slows engineering and manufacturing teams down. From Inventor drafting automation and weld map generation through to Excel shutdown registers and ordering packages, we build practical tools that save time, reduce mistakes, and make projects run more smoothly.