SteelWorks Fabrication — Structural steel fabricator
AI deployment blueprint for Structural steel fabricator. Automates fab shop mgmt using Google Sheets, Slack, AutoCAD, Claude.
AI Readiness Score
Structured data in sheets, standardized drawing formats
Already using Claude, semi-technical team with manufacturing focus
Budget range supports comprehensive agent deployment
Clear repetitive processes in drawing review and material takeoffs with defined quality standards
3-6 month timeline reasonable for phased implementation
Good API coverage but AutoCAD integration complexity moderate
How This System Works
Architecture
Three-agent system focused on fabrication workflow optimization: drawing review automation, material takeoff accuracy, and compliance tracking. Integrates existing AutoCAD and Google Sheets workflow with enhanced Claude analysis capabilities.
Data Flow
Drawings flow from AutoCAD through automated review and material extraction, with results stored in Google Sheets. Certification data maintained in sheets with automated monitoring. All agents communicate status and alerts through Slack for seamless team coordination.
Implementation Phases
Setup APIs, databases, and initial data structures
Deploy takeoff automation for immediate waste reduction
Automate certification tracking and notifications
Deploy complex drawing review automation
Prerequisites
- -AutoCAD API license and setup
- -Google Workspace with Sheets API enabled
- -Slack workspace with bot permissions
- -Standardized drawing templates and material database
Assumptions
- -Drawings follow consistent CAD standards
- -Material database can be maintained in Google Sheets
- -Team will provide feedback during initial training period
- -AutoCAD integration complexity manageable with phased approach
Recommended Agents (3)
How It Works
- 1Monitor for new drawing files
Watch designated folders for .dwg files
AutoCAD API - 2Extract drawing data and annotations
Parse dimensions, weld symbols, material callouts
AutoCAD API - 3Run compliance checks
Check against AWS D1.1 standards and company guidelines
Claude - 4Generate review report
Summarize findings with severity levels
Claude - 5Post results to Slack
Notify engineering team with review summary
Slack API
Data Flow
Inputs
- AutoCAD — Shop drawings with dimensions and specifications(.dwg files)
Outputs
- Slack — Review report with flagged issues(formatted message)
- Google Sheets — Review log with timestamps and status(spreadsheet row)
Prerequisites
- -AutoCAD API access setup
- -Drawing standards documentation
Error Handling
Alert engineer for manual review
Queue for retry in 30 minutes
Integrations
| Source | Target | Data Flow | Method | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD | Claude | Drawing data for analysis | api | moderate |
| Google Sheets | Claude | Material and certification data | api | simple |
| Claude | Slack | Notifications and reports | api | simple |
| AutoCAD | Google Sheets | Drawing metadata and status | api | moderate |
Schedule
0 7 * * *Recommended Models
| Task | Recommended | Alternatives | Est. Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing review and analysis | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 | $150/month | Superior technical document analysis and reasoning capabilities |
| Material calculations and optimization | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 | $100/month | Strong mathematical reasoning and structured data processing |
| Certification tracking and notifications | Claude Haiku | GPT-3.5 | $75/month | Simple data processing and notification generation |
Impact
What Changes
Quality Gains
- ✓Consistent drawing review standards
- ✓Accurate material quantities
- ✓100% certification compliance tracking
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