Research and development at Mechadyne
Mechadyne is a highly innovative company and has the facilities and software available to support its engineering projects.
Design
Design capability
Mechadyne’s design capabilities include:
- Valvetrain optimisation
- Cylinder head design
- Camshaft design
- VVA systems integration
Design tools
- 3D CAD (CATIA and Solid Edge)
- FEA Analysis (Ansys)
- Dynamic Analysis (MSC Dynamic designer and SIM Designer)
In-house software
- Camshaft profile design (MatLab based)
- Valve spring optimisation
- Valve spring surge analysis
Testing
Testing capability
- In-house VVA controller
- Laser valve motion measurement
- Cylinder head motored rigs
- Dirty oil/contamination testing
Test facilities
- Two test cells
- Two motored rigs (Cell 1)
- Valvetrain dynamics and friction rig (Cell 2)
Prototype manufacture
- In-house machine shop
- Management of sub-contract part procurement
- Prototype assembly clean room
- Inspection room