PEC supports a variety of customers with dedicated and specialized analysis work.  This includes 3D CAD model and subsequent FEM generation from legacy paper or digital drawings, import of existing CAD or FE models for additional analyses, analysis for static strength, deflection, weld strength, fatigue, coupled electrical/thermal, and others.  PEC also provides expert opinions and/or review of designs.

  • Stress analysis, deflection analysis, weld and/or fatigue assessment
  • Coupled electrical / thermal analysis
  • Design consultation
  • Customers:  BCN, Ideal Fabricators, A123, Bauer Controls
  • Computer aided design of 3000 ton press slide made in Dassault Solidworks
  • Finite element analysis deflection results of 3000 tom press slide made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element analysis stress results of 3000 ton press slide made in Siemens Femap
  • Details of finite element model for 3000 ton press slide made in Siemens Femap

3000 Ton Press Slide

Work with stamping press OEM to diagnose and repair cracking issue with 3000 ton press slide.

  • Computer aided design of 3500 ton press slide made in Dassault Solidworks
  • Computer aided design of 3500 ton press slide made in Dassault Solidworks
  • Finite element model for 3500 ton press slide made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element analysis stress results for 3500 ton press slide made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element analysis stress results for 3500 ton press slide made in Siemens Femap

3500 Ton Press Slide

Work with stamping press OEM, providing stress analysis to modify 3500 ton press slide for revised dies.

  • Computer aided design top view of ceramic knee orthotic implant made in Dassault Solidworks
  • Bottom view of finite element model for ceramic knee orthotic implant made in Siemens Femap
  • Top view of finite element model for ceramic knee orthotic implant made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element analysis of strength results for ceramic knee orthotic implant top and bottom view made in Siemens Femap

Ceramic Knee Orthotic Implant

Strength analysis of a ceramic knee orthotic for a start-up manufacturer.

  • Computer aided design of an electronic interconnect made in Dassault Solidworks
  • Finite element model of electronic interconnect made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element analysis electro-thermal results for electronic interconnect made in Siemens Femap

Electric Interconnect

Transient electro-thermal analysis, including resistive heating, of an electronic interconnect.

  • Finite element model for an air trans retrofit made in Siemens Femap
  • Finite element model for an air trans retrofit mid made in Siemens Femap
  • Air Trans Retrofit Install on rear of truck in warehouse
  • Air Trans Retrofit Install on middle of truck in warehouse
  • Rear-right view of tractor on gravel parking lot in front of warehouse on a partly cloudy day with group of people in the background

Air Trans Retrofit

Design, strength analysis, and USAF documentation for retrofit of air transportation tie down provisions on an existing Class 8 tractor.

  • Computer aided design of tool base front and rear
  • Computer aided design of tool base close up
  • Finite element analysis results of tool base

Tool Base

Provided rapid-turnaround strength analysis to show the effect, or lack of effect, of different weld schemes on large gantry tool tooling base.