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Frequency Analysis
Customer Need:
We listened to the customer who sought a high performance, glass filled, nylon bicycle bottle carrier. They wanted a moldable design that would lead to a reasonably priced mold. They also wanted to improve strength and resistance to the potential shock and vibration.
Added Value:
Working with the customer we established project objectives and the shock and vibration inputs from the road. Key components were modeled and frequency analysis was performed to compare resonate frequencies with typical road frequencies. Adjustments were made to the shapes of the structures to separate the frequencies. Other changes included wall thickness, direction of draft, and parting lines.
Result:
Our deliverable was a completed frequency and shock analysis report and an optimized design including mounting inserts. The customer was satisfied with the quality of the design and report and were able to commit to a mold with confidence.