Product development

Product Development

Engineering and Program Management

> Engineering and Program Management

  • Project Management
  • Project Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Supplier Management
  • Prototype Management
  • Test Management


Design

> All engineering design Completed in full 3D CAD system.

  • Data managed with either In-House or OEM PLM system
  • Prototype development & manufacturing support
  • Digital simulation of assemblies
  • 2D detail drawings
  • Dimensional Engineering, GD&T


Analysis/CAE

> Implicit Static Analysis

  • Static Structural
  • Modal and Vibration
  • Quasi-Static Loads
  • Fatigue and Durability

> Explicit Analysis

  • Bird and Tyre Strike
  • Analysis
  • Abuse Damage and Impact
  • Automotive Structural: Front / Side / Rear / Roof
  • Occupant Protection
  • Pedestrian Protection

> Blast Simulation

  • Structural and Personnel Protection


Fatigue & Through Life Management

> Up armouring, Equipment Integration, Rugged Operating conditions etc

  • Leave vehicle susceptible to fatigue failure

> Ignoring possibility of fatigue failure may lead to:

  • Reduced availability - through R&M deficiencies
  • Capability reduction - failure in-service of weapon systems and/ or vehicles
  • Personnel safety implications - failure in-service & loss of life

> Crude analysis approach to fatigue results in:

  • Increased vehicle hull mass
  • Bigger power train size / fuel consumption
  • Suspension loading
  • Reduced capability

> USP offer a structured, robust approach to fatigue management

> Fatigue Management Plan developed during the System Development Phase

  • Protection from capability degradation in-built into the system design

> A combination of the three control elements are used to manage fatigue

> Control elements depend on:

  • Criticality of component or system (FMECA)
  • Ease of inspection
  • Frequency & cost of maintainability and replacement
  • Required life of component
  • Ease of in-field support and logistics


Test & Certification

> Test & Certification

  • Definition of Certification Test Plans
  • Manage and Monitor Test Services
  • Design of Test Rigs
  • Correlate FE Data to Physical Test Data
  • Compile Certification Documentation
  • Where Appropriate Provide Signoff and Approval

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