Analysis & Simulation

Problem - calculating the optimum size, shape and material properties for new sole design for a robust walking boot

Solution - CDG undertook contact analysis to simulate the heel of the boot striking the floor and used an iterative process to optimise the size, shape and materials

Problem - the design required analysis to ensure that fatigue stresses would not cause a failure between the high pressure ports

Solution - CDG completed the analysis study to prove that the design met the required strength criteria and created a VRML file to view the hidden detail, where the maximum stresses were situated

Problem - to design a plastic roadway to withstand the static and dynamic forces for heavy duty military vehicles

Solution - CDG created the design for an all-terrain track, with 1m panels that clipped together with ease, whist being capable of withstanding the maximum loads

Problem - when testing micro chips, the required accuracy for the testing equipment is within a few microns. The pcb used for the test deflects due to loads and a vacuum. But by how much?

Solution - CDG proved the size and design of the pcb required to minimise the deflection to an acceptable level.

Problem - when manufacturing millions of roof tiles per year, a small saving in volume can reduce the material costs dramatically. The goal was to reduce volume by 10% without reducing strength

Solution - CDG completed this task through a combination of Pro/E and Mechanica software tools