Mechanical Engineering, from concept and design to simulation and validation.

• Concept design
• Engineering calculations
• New product design and development
• 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation
• 2D/3D data migration
• Vehicle and subsystem integration
• Technical publications
• Engineering change notices and orders (ECN/ECO)
• Machine geometry and layout development and optimisation
• Reach diagrams
• Dimensional and performance definition
• Standard and optional feature definition
• Parts, weldment, machining and installation drawings

• Structural and subsystem design
• Chassis and articulation joints
• Booms and attachment lifting mechanisms
• Cabin frames and shells
• Sheet-metal parts
• Hydraulic and fuel tanks
• Engine enclosures and hoods
• Fenders and counterweights
• ROPS/FOPS structures
• Operator-seat and control-console integration

Hydraulics

• Hydraulic system calculations and circuit design
• Pump, motor, brake, filter and other component selection
• Component installation and layout
• Pipe, hose and end-fitting selection
• Hydraulic plumbing and routing

Powertrain and integration

• Powertrain calculations, component selection and layout
• Speed and torque requirements
• Engine skid, transmission, cooling and auxiliaries integration
• Air intake, exhaust and cooler plumbing
• Reversible fan integration
• HVAC duct routing

Analysis we deliver

• Meshing and structural finite element analysis (FEA)
• Structural, hydraulic and stability calculations
• Tolerance stack-up
• Ergonomic analysis and control placement

Advanced simulation

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Multibody dynamics
• Thermal analysis
• Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) analysis

Modelling and digital

• Mathematical modelling of machinery
• System modelling and behaviour prediction
• Digital twins
• Augmented and virtual reality

KSD delivers simulation and analysis, not only CAD preparation for simulation.

• Field-failure investigation and solutions
• Product benchmarking
• Competitor studies and field evaluation
• Should-cost analysis
• Cost reduction through redesign, common parts and alternative sourcing
• Value analysis/value engineering
• Reverse engineering
• Modular/platform design
• Industrial design
• Computer graphics and animation

Prototyping and testing

• Prototype-build support at customer facilities
• Functional, performance, stability and endurance testing
• Field evaluation
• Design refinement and production drawing release
• Contract prototyping through Tier 2 suppliers
• Strain gauging

Manufacturing engineering

• Jigs and fixtures
• Test-fixture design
• Process-sheet creation
• Plant layout and automation

Automation controls: Plant and process automation→

• Diesel-to-electric feasibility
• Baseline duty-cycle measurement of pressure, flow and speed
• Power and energy demand
• Technology and configuration comparison
• Component space claims and 3D packaging
• Theoretical battery autonomy
• Supplier technical discussions and costing
• Product cost and return-on-investment analysis

Electrical architecture and software: Electrification: electrical architecture and controls→