Ron Howarth Service
Industrial Mechanical
Design & 3D CAD Solutions
Custom mechanical design, detailing, and industrial machinery solutions in SOLIDWORKS. Practical engineering for real-world production.
Industrial Mechanical
50+ Years Experience
Custom Handling Equipment
West Kelowna, BC Based
Direct Expert Consultation
bring complex industrial systems to life.
Expert Mechanical Design,
Built on Decades of
Experience
Ron Howarth Service delivers practical, buildable mechanical design solutions for industrial machinery. With roots in the industry going back to 1966 and decades of machinery design experience, the business focuses on producing accurate 3D CAD models, detail drawings, and custom engineered solutions for real production environments.
My hands-on manufacturing and design background ensures that every model isn’t just a digital asset, but a blueprint for a functional, efficient machine.
Precise 3D CAD
High-fidelity SOLIDWORKS modeling for complex assemblies.
Mechanical Detailing
Production-ready drawings and technical documentation.
comprehensive range of industrial machinery
Equipment Designed & Manufactured
A comprehensive range of industrial machinery solutions developed over decades of specialized service.
creative, buildable solutions.
Custom Design That Solves
Real Production Problems
Beyond standard equipment, I specialize in unique engineering challenges that require creative, buildable solutions.
Steel Cable Kink Removal
Challenge
Large steel cables developed kinks that rendered them unusable for production, leading to high waste costs.
Solution
Designed a specialized machine to apply controlled tension and mechanical straightening to remove kinks.
Result
Cables were successfully reused, saving thousands in replacement costs and reducing material waste.
Drum-Turning Machine
Challenge
Mixing 45-gallon drums manually was labor-intensive, inconsistent, and posed safety risks to operators.
Solution
Engineered a robust drum-turning machine with automated rotation cycles & secure clamping.
Result
Achieved consistent mixing quality with zero manual handling, significantly improving safety & efficiency.
Low-Profile Heavy Roll Case
Challenge
Moving heavy door stock in confined spaces where standard forklifts or conveyors could not operate.
Solution
Developed an ultra-low-profile heavy-duty roll case capable of supporting massive loads in tight.
Result
Enabled smooth material flow in previously inaccessible areas of the production floor.
PASSION | Ron Howarth
Featured Book: PASSION
In “PASSION”, Ron Howarth shares insights from a lifetime of engineering, business, and personal growth. This book connects decades of machinery design and manufacturing experience with the underlying drive that fuels professional excellence.
“A reflection on the intersection of technical precision and the human spirit in the world of industrial design.”
