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Engineering Services Group

Mechanical R&D Design
167 Metals Development
(515) 294-7896

thtest2.jpg (190315 bytes) Mechanical R&D Design provides a wide range of design, analysis, and testing services for the Laboratory’s scientific programs. Mechanical Design tests and evaluates engineering materials, designs and develops new experimental hardware and machine tools, and inspects and assembles mechanical components.
Our design efforts feature an in-depth knowledge of Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (CAD) graphical standards using AutoDesk’s AutoCAD design software. We also have available two parametric modelers, namely Parametric’s Pro-Engineer and SDRC’s I-deas Master Series.

Our Mechanical Design staff also provide expertise in areas such as vacuum or high-pressure systems, computational mechanics, kinematic analysis, material specification, weldment processes, heat transfer systems, and health and environmental risk analysis. ESG-Mechanical Engineers work closely as a team effort with the ESG-Mechanical Development Shop during the fabrication, debugging, repair and testing phase of new and existing projects requiring both design and fabrication. Also ESG-Electronics and ESG-Mechanical groups consistently interact on project details so electronic and mechanical systems are functionally compatible. We can also provide a safe and efficient solution to motion control problems. Our Mechanical Design staff can handle any sort of design concern, from complex multi-axis, electromechanical motion to the simple cleanup of a machine shop drawing.

For more information please contact Terry Herrman at  (515) 294-7896 or e-mail herrman@ameslab.govemail2.gif (25432 bytes)

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