The MDS Mechanical Engineering team members combine years of practical experience with classical engineering techniques and the latest engineering tools to provide MDS customers with cost effective, reliable mechanical solutions. Whether you require services such as 3-D solid modeling, rotordynamics, thermal design analysis, finite element analysis, hydraulic design, or products such as thrust measurement systems, engine adapters, ground handling equipment, coupling plates, gas and liquid fuel systems, hydraulic and lubrication systems, MDS has the skills and experience to meet your requirements.

3-D Modeling:

From component to complete facility modeling, MDS can meet your modeling requirements:

Rotordynamic Analysis:

Lateral Rotordynamic analysis capabilities include:

• Natural frequencies and mode shapes
• Stability and critical speed maps
• Unbalance response
• Forced Response Analysis

Torsional Rotordynamic Analysis capabilities include:

• Natural frequencies and mode shapes
• Campbell Diagrams
• Steady State Response
• Transient Response (Start-up, short circuit, clutch engagement …)

Thermal and Mechanical Stress Analysis: Capabilities include design and analysis of complex mechanical structures including the analysis of thermal effects.

Fluid systems and piping design:

Capabilities include the following mediums: natural gas, liquid fuel, hydraulic oils, lubrication oils, cooling water, and compressed air.

Primary software tools include: ARMD (rotordynamics), COSMOS (stress analysis), Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, various AutoCAD packages, and several proprietary in-house analysis codes.

Please visit the MDS Products and Projects pages for examples of recent engineering services projects and solutions. For additional information on the services and products offered by MDS Aero Support please e-mail us at marketing@mdsaero.com.