CAD ai-workflows for Melii
workexploreCAD Capacity Companion
Spend ages building a funky shape in solidworks, finally check its capacity… and it's off target. Tragedy. I wanted a way to reach a final reliable answer BEFORE all that work.
My latest workflow has AI do the maths and quick SolidWorks tests while I work on something else. I get an initial, editable 3D with its capacity checked against the target. Less guessing. Less staring at a frozen screen, praying I remembered to save.
It started with measuring spoons, then Stacy’s measuring cups for Melii. I’ve put the full workflow together here. More design, less IT. Finally.
October 1, 2026 · Very first tests. The shape was off. But SCIENCE demanded I 3D-print it anyway…
… and the capacity was perfect! Marking the beginning of a wonderful friendship with CAD Capacity Companion (my AI agent for early capacity studies).
Starting with Stacy’s shape, I matched the capacities, nesting and wall thickness, then handed the set back to her.