Engineering

The Pneudraulics Engineering Department utilizes the latest computer aided design and analysis software available for our product complexity. Simple 2-D design is accomplished on Auto Cad 2000 and archiving is done on Auto Cad. Solid models utilize SolidWorks software, which will also produce Auto Cad compatible detail drawings. Finite element analysis for 2-D work is accomplished using Algor software with the Auto Cad drawings. 3-D FEA is performed on the CosmosWorks software program and works in conjunction with SolidWorks. Pneudraulics has a library of hydraulic component designs that have been created over the last 50 years for virtually every major aircraft program.

The engineering laboratory is fully equipped for virtually all developmental and qualification testing. Three environmental chambers capable of -80 deg F to +300 deg F are used for both fluid and ambient temperature testing. Test fluids are Skydrol, MIL-5606 and Stoddard solvent.