Liscarroll Engineering
Parametric Design, Design Tables, Configurations
Liscarroll Engineering manufactures a complete range of milk cooling systems. Founded in 1973, Liscarroll Engineering has a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the production of milk cooling systems. These products are made with simplicity of design in mind while focused on optimum efficiency and maximum reliability
The challenge Liscarroll Engineering faced is the demand of bespoke solutions for today’s modern dairy farms. Milk cooling systems were now designed to consumer requirements such as length, width and height as the dairy industry expanded and floor space became a premium. But bespoke design and manufacture expand lead time while increasing the cost of production.
In this project there were many considerations. Even tho the designs were perfected, a level of customisation had to be considered. There was a large range of tanks both circular and elliptical ranging in size from 4,700 litres to 31,500 litres. Insulation depth, number of agitators, material thickness and the number of supports all had to be considered and changed as the model required. After meeting and discussing the project with the engineering team, a brief was outline and a solution was developed.
“The design and drawing times for bespoke tanks was reduced by 70% on average.”
The solution was a 3D cad parametric model based on configurations and equations. The model is modified with Microsoft Excel to generate a range of tank sizes for manufacture. The file has a list of important parameters that control material thickness, distances between components etc that can be easily changed for a one-off unit or multiple units and then returned to standard additions.
Liscarroll Engineering outsourced this project, so that the company’s normal workflow would not be disrupted. This also provided the benefit of not searching and hiring an experienced employee to develop such a model. The main benefit of the solution, reduces the time required to design and produce manufacturing drawings by the engineering team significantly. Drawing lead times were reduced and the cost of production fell due to faster turn around times by the engineering team.
Result The design and drawing times for bespoke tanks was reduced by 70% on average. Human error was reduced and a uniform drawing layout was developed.
DYNAMIC SCREENING SYSTEMS LTD
Product Design, Engineering, Concept Design
Dynamic Screening systems produce the next generation of screening technology. There advanced technology enables high energetic screening and a higher efficiency range with optimum results. While traditional screening technologies are based on the acceleration of the vibration motion to approximately 3 G-Force, DSS Ltd have scientifically developed the technology to achieve up to 10 G-Force. A combination of expertise, knowledge and high-end engineering gives DSS Ltd the ability to harness and control these extreme dynamic forces in the creation of the SST & MST screening machines.
The challenge DSS faced is the demand of bespoke solutions for their new screening technology. The research and development aspect of the technology for bespoke equipment required an additional expertise. The company uses a range of experts in the screening technology field for all over the world in the development process. DSS required someone to consolidate expert feedback and incorporate it into the development of individual projects. The main consideration in this project was the technology. The developed technology is sensitive and every machine is calibrated to client’s requirements. The machine has to function to its optimum but also should be astatic pleasing and safe to maintain. The machines are calibrated so precising engineering and drafting play a large part in their construction.
Expensive reworks are reduced; manufacturing time is streamlined and in turn lead time is reduced by 40%.
The solution was to outsourced work to Skelton Design Solutions, who take the feedback from experts and draft it into the manufacturing drawings. Complicated engineering drawings are drafted in to fabrication drawings. Design questions are provided for the experts and their feedback updated for solutions. Cad based product model layouts and concept drawings are provided to clients. Workshop builds are visited regularly and designs reviewed and changes made. Skelton Design Solutions engages in the design process from the initial concept to completed instillation.
DSS benefits from fresh thinking in both the astatic and functionality of their designs. Skelton Design Solutions adds benefit using years of experience in both engineering and product design to fill the void required by DSS. A screen unit has to look the part as well as function efficiently. The result DSS products look and preform to the highest standards. Expensive reworks are reduced, manufacturing time is streamlined and in turn lead time is reduced by 40%. Clients get to see a clear model of the product before purchase. Any changes are clearly described and the process from design to manufacture is far more efficient.