Engineering and Design Process
Bellcomb is able to leverage its experience and expertise to provide unparalleled custom design and manufacturing to clients by following a proven process that ensures we leave no stone unturned.
Analysis
Design begins with dialogue. You talk, we listen. We ask questions, you provide direction. We summarize, you confirm that we understand what you said you want and need. Then we utilize traditional analysis techniques, along with a proprietary program developed exclusively for Bellcomb by leading composite experts, to calculate stresses and displacements in composite panels. Our software allows us to determine which materials configurations match up best with your structural needs. It’s not uncommon for us to analyze multiple design options to make sure we satisfy each and every client requirement.
Design
Once we’ve arrived at a mutual understanding of the critical parameters of your application, with special emphasis on the total service environment in which the panel will be used, our engineering team reviews the panel design requirements and materials options to determine a design path. Our comprehensive understanding of the wide variety of core and skin materials coupled with our extensive manufacturing capability offers multiple design possibilities. Once the design is established, our Engineering Group generates the necessary design, manufacturing and quality documentation to ensure your satisfaction.
Typical design requirements include- Cost-effectiveness
- Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Stiffness and Dimensional Stability
- Edge Closures, Panels Joiners, Inserts & Attachments
- Moisture, Chemical, and Corrosion Resistance
- Non-combustibility
- Wear Resistance and Compression Strength
- Acoustic Properties & Energy Absorption
- Insulating Properties
- Out-gassing and Electrical Conductivity
- Sizing & Machining
- Appearance & Finish
Prototyping
Prototyping is an integral part of the design process at Bellcomb. Our dedicated Project Engineers and Technicians are committed to making sure your prototype job is completed accurately, in a timely manner, and at a reasonable cost. As an organization we are committed to producing cost-effective small run prototypes for clients.
