CDEC - COMPOSITE DESIGN EXCELLENCE CENTRE

We offer innovative solutions, using the “State of Art” in composites, extended to the most diverse industry segments (automotive, nautical, wind energy, etc). We can work on innovation, modernization and revitalization of equipments.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Preliminary studies and conceptions on 3D CATIA for composites and/or hybrids solutions;
Technical/economical trade-offs involving metal vs. composites and composites vs. composites processes, as well;
Materials selection and fabrication technology definition;
Tooling design.
Design for manufacturing;
Structural design (composite and metallic), surface generation, technical interfaces, interiors mechanisms, material list;
2D / 3D models / MBD / FT&A for components and assemblies,
GD&T analysis; fastener specification; fit class definition;
Basic data drawings as basic lines and hinge points;
Specification drawings (SPD), test specimen and instrumentation;

Finite Element Analysis;
Stress Analysis of structures and mechanical components;
Analytical and finite element methods;
Dynamic Analysis of structures.
Evaluation of structural and mechanical components design.
Fatigue life analysis of structures and mechanical components.
Damage tolerance and fracture mechanics analysis of structures and mechanical components.
Design evaluation regarding fatigue strength.
Analysis of metallic and composite structures.
Static and fatigue structural tests engineering.