Did you know that we often work on projects jointly with our customers to provide hands-on training and technology transfer? Our engineers and technicians work with your staff for a practical real-world learning experience that simply can’t be found in the classroom. Remember, 6D is also your on-demand test and
There’s no question that engineering analysis, simulation, and similar technologies have had an impact on testing. Product development cycles and associated costs have been reduced as the number of physical prototypes needed to validate next generation products has been reduced significantly. However, as today’s digital infrastructure and collaboration tools evolve,
For centuries the process to create or enhance a product consisted of building and testing a long series of prototypes. This build it / test it / break it approach was generally repeated until a satisfactory design was identified. While effective, the process was both costly and time consuming –
Busses, shuttles, and similar specialty vehicles are designed to fill sometimes very large public transportation contracts. Because of this, safety and durability are paramount – and all commercial vehicles must meet stringent federal transportation standards. For vehicles purchased with federal funds, there is an added step. Prior to FTA approval,
While its tools and technologies have progressed over the years, the basic premise and applications of modal testing have remained largely constant for more than 50 years. And today the methodology remains a staple throughout mechanical engineering, testing, and analysis. While vibration is present in all systems, subsystems, and structures,
Data collection, testing, and field troubleshooting are constantly evolving to take advantage of new tools and technologies. Today, data can be recorded and uploaded to the cloud or access via wireless devices. Simply put, collection no longer requires engineers and technicians to be physically on-site. Remote data collection not only
When it comes to field testing, data collection, product validation, and troubleshooting there are a world of possibilities. And when you’re involved in as many mechanical engineering projects as we are, work can sometimes take you to some very cool places. One example is a recent marine industry application that
Small to mid-size manufacturers, systems integrators, and end-users (and those with limited budgets) face a real dilemma when it comes to correcting mechanical or structural failure. The source of the problem must be identified and corrected at a comfortable cost point. You have your areas of interest and expertise –
This whole COVID thing has clamped down on travel – but mechanical and structural problems persist. Six D has developed a process to support customers remotely while solving complex failure issues. Here’s one example: Milton CAT provides Caterpillar engines to a variety of industries and applications. In the past, the
Rotating machinery systems are generally comprised of high-quality sub-systems. While each of these sub-systems may have been well qualified by the manufacturer, in many cases the system in its entirety may not perform well. In this case, when working with machinery, 6D compares operating tests (vibration, stresses) to targets. We’re
