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Mechanical Design Using our knowledge of manufacturing processes and the inherent problems that occur in pumps we can produce designs that balance hydrodynamic forces and dramatically improve pump reliability while minimally impacting pump performance. This drastic reduction in mechanical problems reduces warranty costs therefore product costs while improving customer satisfaction. An in-depth knowledge of the design trade-offs allows us to quickly move through the design process and develop world class designs in a short period of time. Less experienced designers often fumble through a trial and error process that causes the need for several revisions of prototypes, production tooling, and released products. This method often leads to development cost overruns, long time to market, and costly field retrofits. The issues that develop from mechanical problems often develop slowly and remain latent for months. Unfortunately this allows the manufacturer to get a large installed base prior to discovering a problem, increasing the costs associated with field replacements. When warranted, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to determine the levels of stress and strain in the components and allows various design options to be quickly investigated and analyzed. By looking at the stress levels in the parts, stress risers in structural webs can be reduced or removed and webs and structural elements can be placed in areas that make the part structurally stable. Part gating and venting can be located to move possible cold junctions from areas of high stress to areas of lower stress or compression. The result is often a more structurally stable part with a reduced weight and material cost.
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