One workshop, one engineer, six phases

Mechanical design engineering

• New products, part design, assemblies, mechanisms, R&D projects
• Conceptual design, solid model 3D CAD design, virtual prototyping
• Design for manufacturing and assembly; cost reduction of an existing product
• Engineering testing and evaluation, research support

Manufacturing

• Full-scale prototyping, fixtures and jigs
• Machining of mechanical components
• Stainless steel welding

Marine — ME&QC Boatworks

• Design and manufacture of custom yacht hardware
• Mechanical repair and maintenance to boat outfit

1 · Concept generation

The first phase begins with an idea for a new product. A requirements specification is developed to define the functions and performance criteria, and one or more design concept sketches define the visual appearance.

2 · Detail design

A design is developed from the concept model and specification using a 3D CAD program. Models are created for the individual parts and for the subassembly showing how the parts connect. This visual prototyping allows interference checking and range-of-motion studies before any physical parts are manufactured.

3 · Analysis

The design is evaluated analytically to ensure there will be no technological, performance or usage issues.

4 · Prototype

Once the design is complete, prototypes can be built. For fabricated parts, detail drawings are created for manufacturing.

5 · Assemble and test

Component parts are assembled and tested against the performance specification. If changes are required the CAD models are updated and the prototype phase repeats.

6 · Product release

A documentation package is delivered: detail drawings of custom components, and assembly drawings with a bill of materials. For tooled parts, CAD data can be exported in a variety of formats so tooling can be cut directly from the CAD database.