Engineering Services
These are just a few engineering services NPCC offers.
Weld Crack Analysis
- Provide technical information and detailed steps required to ensure proper welding quality in accordance with AWS D1.1 and ASTM E709 standards
- Welding quality test procedures and methods
- Proper weld weight test procedures
- Proof testing and inspection procedures
Aft crane weld crack pictures (cylinder ear failure) for 25 Ton knuckle boom crane with 52 foot boom radius
Weld failure pictures for turret gussets for 25 Ton telescopic boom crane with 70 foot boom radius
Additionally, assisted with determining:
- Prequalified base metal/filler metal combinations for matching strength
- Prequalified minimum preheat and inter pass temperatures
- Reason for weld failure
- Weld quality requirements
New Conceptual Design and Implementation
Replacement of swing frame to a 3-parted sheave head assembly for a 19 year old crane
CAD & CAE Tools Currently in Use
CAD Tools:
- SolidWorks 2009 - 3d model creation
- SolidWorks eDrawing 2009 - 2d manufacturing drawing creation
- SolidWorks Motion 2009 - kinematic linkage analysis
- AutoCAD LT 2009 - 2d manufacturing drawing creation
CAE Tools:
- ANSYS 12.0 Classic - part analysis
- ANSYS Workbench 12.0 - assembly analysis
- COSMOS