Designing structural elements
We specialize in the design of composite and metal structural elements and technological instrumentation for their production. The experience of our design team allows us to perform work beyond the aviation industry and propose optimal solutions that take into account the Client’s specific requirements.
Our offer in the field of design and numerical analysis includes:
- Metal structures
- Composite structures
- Glass and carbon composite structures
- Technological instrumentation
- Molds for making composite structures
- Assembly jigs
- Strength analyses
The design process is performed using CATIA software, while strength analyses are carried out with ANSYS software.
Metal
Metal Structural Elements – Scope of Services
Ł-ILOT has extensive experience in the design of aircraft metal structures. Design work is carried out in accordance with widely recognized design methodologies using specialized software.
- Design of metal structures (CATIA v5 software)
- Definition of subassemblies using dedicated modules: Part Design, Generative Shape Design, and Generative Sheetmetal Design
- Assembly completion in the Assembly Design module
- Creation of technical documentation for subassemblies and assemblies
- Preparation of BOM and E-BOM for new products
- Reverse engineering based on scans and measurements
- Design and optimization of structures intended for production using modern manufacturing technologies (3D printing, HSM, FSW)
- Topological optimization of structures
- Technological tooling (production tools)
- Design
- Technical documentation
- Additional equipment for currently used airplanes and helicopters
- Adaptation of additional equipment according to customer needs
- Design of components and subassemblies necessary for installation of additional devices
- Strength analyses of metal structures (NASTRAN, ANSYS, and HYPERWORKS)
- Strength analyses of bolted, riveted, and welded joints
- Low- and high-cycle fatigue analyses
- Linear and nonlinear buckling
- Load analyses: aerodynamics, dynamics
- Dynamic analyses – vibrations, Bird Strike, FOD, CRASH
- Flutter analyses
All work is carried out in compliance with FAA/EASA aviation regulations.
Designing composite structures
Aeronautical Composite Structures
We have extensive experience in the design of aeronautical composite structures. We carry out design work in accordance with widely recognized design methodologies using specialized software.
Composite Structural Components – Scope of Services
- Design of structures and composite parts in CATIA environment:
- Definition of the composite layer in a dedicated CATIA CPD module enabling effective and flexible management of the structure at all stages of the project
- Optimization of layer layout taking into account manual and robotic manufacturing processes
- Numerical analysis using NASTRAN, PATRAN and HYPERWORKS software:
- Proven and implemented computational methods to accurately predict the strength of structures, taking into account stresses and deformations in layers
- Linear calculations (static strength, loss of stability) and non-linear calculations (large displacements, progressive failure)
- Strength calculations of bolted and glued joints
- Buckling and natural vibration analyses, ad hoc strength analyses
Our Activity is Focused On
- Planning and supervising the testing process
- Development of comprehensive test programs and analysis of results for the certification process
- Project management
- Coordination of testing activity within project consortia
- Cooperation with research centers at home and abroad
Our Research Interests
- Static and dynamic numerical analysis of composite materials and structures
- Implementation and development of composite failure criteria
- Assessment of resistance to damage
- Certification process of aeronautical composite structures (according to AC 20107B)
- Development and implementation of composite technologies
- Inverse problems in the mechanics of materials