Case studies
Projects by F-CAD®, and products developed through SixGate™. Client names are left out.
F-CAD® projects
Offshore wellhead decommissioning
More than 15 critical interface and legacy-data uncertainties resolved before the removal tooling was made
TransportElectric bus conversion
A diesel city bus chassis scanned and modelled, with pipe and cable routes designed for the new electric drive
LeisureLazy river at a large water park
Pipe and pump layout optimised with CFD for even flow, lower pump energy and better safety
Products developed through SixGate™
Full write-ups on sixgate.co.uk.
- Consumer products
High-end fishing reels
More than 15% lighter with no loss of durability, and design cycle time cut by more than 30%
SixGate™, stages 02 to 05
Mechanism design, 3D CAD, FEA, rendering - Construction
Bulk and construction material handling
More than 50% more material throughput on high-rise construction sites
SixGate™, stages 02 to 04
3D CAD, FEA, DEM, electrical design - Energy
Prototype green hydrogen production system
A fabrication-ready prototype developed from an early concept, with optimised pipe routing
SixGate™, stages 02 to 04
3D CAD, pipework design, fabrication drawings - Manufacturing
Thin aluminium disc distortion
The likely cause of distortion in a thin machined disc, with changes to material, machining, fixturing and finishing
SixGate™, stage 06
Manufacturing engineering, investigation
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An engineer reads every enquiry and replies by e-mail.
- Freephone
- 0800 246 1012
- enquiries@f-cad.co.uk
- Office
- 220 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2 5SG
Your designs are treated in confidence, with an NDA in place before any files are shared, and the design and CAD we produce are yours once the work is paid for. Confidentiality and ownership