Projects
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Projects
Explore our innovative solutions.
Casing Design API 617
Optimized compressor casing geometry and produced complete ASME Y14.5 manufacturing drawings.
Impeller Design & FEA
FEA Analysis Evaluated impeller stress and deformation using Abaqus to ensure safe operation under load.
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Overview / Problem
The client required to design centrifugal compressor casing based on API 617 to improve efficiency and compliance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Approach & Tools
Used SolidWorks for 3D modeling and applied GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5) to all functional features. Conducted tolerance analysis to confirm assembly fit.
Deliverables
Detailed 3D model of compressor casing
Fully dimensioned 2D manufacturing drawings
GD&T callouts, title blocks, and BOM
Assembly drawing and exploded view
Overview / Problem
The project required structural verification of a compressor impeller subjected to high-speed operation and centrifugal loads. The objective was to ensure safe operation and avoid high deformation on the impeller hub.
Approach & Tools
Performed meshing using Hyper Mesh software and conducted static analysis using Abaqus. Evaluated stress distribution and deformation. Validated design margins based on material limits.
Deliverables
3D model setup and meshing report
Static stress and deflection plots
Summary report with recommendations
Material and surface finish recommendations
Outcome
Improved machinability and assembly accuracy. Reduced rework time during manufacturing by approximately 25%.
Outcome
Verified design safety with a factor of safety >2.0.
Increased confidence in design before fabrication.
Rotor Reverse Engineering
3D scanned, reconstructed, and recreated manufacturing drawings for a compressor rotor.
Manufacturing Drawings
Preparation of fully detailed manufacturing drawings for the centrifugal compressor components, including dimensional tolerances, assembly references, and material callouts according to ASME Y14.5.
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Overview / Problem
An obsolete compressor rotor requires replication without access to the original drawings. The goal was to create accurate CAD models and manufacturing documentation.
Approach & Tools
Used 3D scanning and Geomagic Design X for surface reconstruction. Rebuilt CAD geometry in SolidWorks, validated key dimensions against the scan, and generated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
Deliverables
Processed 3D scan and reconstructed solid model
Complete 2D drawings with dimensional tolerances
Material specification and assembly notes
Overview / Problem
The client required a complete 2D drawing package for fabrication and assembly, but only had outdated models and missing GD&T information, leading to frequent shop-floor interpretation errors and rework.
Approach & Tools
Rebuilt 3D models in SolidWorks based on validated geometry
Applied GD&T according to ASME Y14.5 standards
Conducted tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure fit and function
Created detailed assembly and exploded views with bill of materials (BOM)
Deliverables
2D manufacturing drawings for the complete Rotor
Assembly drawing and exploded view
Full GD&T annotations and dimensional checks
PDF and DWG ready for manufacturing release
Outcome
Reduced fabrication errors by 30% through clear tolerancing and references
Improved communication between design and production teams
Provided a standardized drawing package for future Rotor series
Outcome
Delivered a fully manufacturable Rotor model within two weeks, restoring spare part production capability for the client.
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