Milton CAT: Remote Assisted Testing
Milton CAT provides Caterpillar engines to a variety of industries and applications. When a marine customer was experiencing watercraft vibration issues, 6D was asked to determine the source of the problem.
Holt Manufacturing: Remote Assisted Testing
Holt Manufacturing had no hands-on experience with the scope of testing required for genset validation. The decision was made to augment the company’s resources with 6D’s remote testing services.
It’s not uncommon for heavy-haul trailers to exhibit signs of metal fatigue. However, a number of trailers from a leading manufacturer were reporting premature metal cracks after just 2 – 2 ½ years of service. SixD’s Testing & Analysis services provided the solution.
Throughout the sugar cane fields of Guatemalan, KenMex tractor trailers were being subjected to loads and conditions above and beyond that for which they were intended. 6D was called in to collect and analyze data to validate the design integrity of current models and provide benchmark data for future models.
Observing the normal operation of equipment in its natural environment over an extended period of time simply wasn’t practical or cost effective – until now.
Sometimes you only have one crack at solving a problem. This is especially true when remote locations prohibit multiple trips to diagnose and solve mechanical problems. Read how 6D was able to effectively resolve equipment issues on an offshore oil rig when previous attempts by others had failed.
Cracks developed on the bottom of several Williams’ engine oil pans in late October 2014 after accumulating no more than 70 hours of run time. This prompted Williams, Caterpillar, and 6D Testing & Analysis to identify suspect oil pans and initiate an investigation.
The Chemical Coatings Division of Sherwin-Williams had experienced a catastrophic failure of its Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) concentrator. Because the system captures pollutants from the plant’s ventilation system it is critical to EPA compliance.
Rather than simply measuring torsionals by focusing on gear teeth of rotating machinery, 6D has developed a method by which we use magnetic tape to analyze torsionals.
High Frequency Data Acquisition
6D is changing the landscape of long-term field testing with lab-quality high-frequency data acquisition by employing new methods for high-frequency data acquisition and analysis.
Facing a mountain of engineering test results, 6D engineers customize a way to sift through 80,000 data sets and deliver a succinct set of recommendations for design changes to a 38-ton on-highway vehicle.
SixD was called in by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to help maximize passenger capacity by decreasing end-to-end route times.
Cooperative Test Methodology Development
A North America manufacturer of complex compressor systems was experiencing a high rate of piping cracking on one of their systems. Six D was asked to help develop an economical approach to validating new product iterations and next generation designs while addressing any structural issues along the way.
Generally used in rugged field applications, utility trailers must be safe, reliable, and durable. With a mission to build upon its leading reputation for quality, a leading manufacturer asked for 6D’s help in validating the design of its enhanced product line.
Testing provides the baseline data to drive simulations along with the insight to predict and measure performance, validate design integrity, and pinpoint areas of concern. Test Planning is a critical element to the process.