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COSMOSDesignSTAR helps SDC ramp up their trailer
designs
Company
SDC |
Industry
Automotive / Transportation |
Location
United Kingdom |
Product Used
COSMOSDesignSTAR |
Type of Analysis
Linear Static |
More Details
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Tipping Trailer
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The Challenge
As one of Europe's leading trailer manufacturers, SDC understands only
too well the importance of customer satisfaction. Investing in a trailer
is a costly business, and SDC's primary aim is to ensure that their
trailers deliver a rapid return, as well as contributing to the profitability
of their customer's business.
SDC's production plants near Nottingham
in the UK are among the most cutting-edge vehicle manufacturing facilities
in Europe. From these modern and efficient production sites, the entire
design, engineering and manufacturing process is under the company's
own control. This enables SDC to offer a bespoke service to its customers,
tailoring its designs to perfectly match the customer's application.
Because of the tailored designs of
its trailers, SDC relies heavily on its engineering department and continually
researches ideas for reducing trailer weight and maximizing load space.
The Solution
SDC chose the combined approach of AutoDesk Inventor and COSMOSDesignSTAR.
Within a short time, the SDC engineers were able to create a 3D model
of the new trailer using Inventor, and apply the calculations into COSMOSDesignSTAR
for the analysis test. The analysis time was reduced from four days
to four hours.
Summary and Metrics:
- Devised new concept for a trailer that required less metal, without
compromising on structural strength
- Analysis time reduced from four days to four hours
- Eliminated need to manufacture several prototypes to find the ideal
design, because the calculations were so much more accurate
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"Just
one seat of AutoDesk Inventor and COSMOSDesignSTAR has made
a significant difference to the design process here."
Stephen Wilson,
Design Engineer
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