Mechanical Design Services
The process of creating and defining components and systems is both exciting and challenging. PADT prides itself in combining creativity with the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology to provide comprehensive design and solid modeling services to our customers. Nothing is better then working with a team of talented people, working hard, to creating something new and unique.
PADT’s design staff has expertise in a variety of industries, and are extremely skilled at learning about new industries and applying their skills to solve entirely new problems. Some specific industries that PADT has extensive experience with include:
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The foundation of PADT’s design process is the use of feature-based,
parametric solid modeling to define part geometry. CAD software has now
evolved to the point where a designer no longer has to approximate, or
cut corners, as part of the product definition process. Parametric models
allow for very fast design changes without geometry re-creation, and also
help to capture design intent for downstream applications like analysis.
PADT also tries to define geometry in the context of an assembly. This
avoids downstream issues with assembly and tolerancing. The relationship
of a part to the rest of a system is often more important then the characteristics
that are unique to a part. It also aides in the design process by letting
the engineer address serviceability and maintainability issues. Treating
a machine as a complete system during the design process results in shorter
development times and better final product performance.
A third fundamental principle is the concept of design for manufacturing. PADT’s design staff is very familiar with different manufacturing processes, and takes the ability and cost of manufacturing into account as they define components for customers. No matter how clever a design is, it is useless if it can’t be made.
The final foundation of PADT’s design process is the creation of
accurate and robust detail drawings. Our design staff understands that
detailing is the way in which the engineering intent is passed on to manufacturing
and other downstream users. Creating an easy-to-read and accurate detail
drawing is the final step of the design process, and perhaps the most
important. This includes the creation of assembly drawings as well as
Bill of Material documents. PADT follows the latest ANSI standards and
employs geometric tolerancing practices when required.
PADT has experience starting a design project from crude conceptual sketches, existing designs, or existing hardware. The design team works hand-in-hand with the customer, PADT’s analysis and manufacturing staff, and other interested parties to ensure that the design exceeds its requirements and is completed in a timely manner.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Hendry
Coordinator, CAE Business Development
Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies , Inc.
Arizona State University Research Park
7755 S. Research Drive, Suite 110
Tempe, Arizona 85284
480-813-4884 (Phone), 480-813-4807 (Fax),
207-333-8780
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Stephen.Hendry@PadtInc.com
