Engineering
Design and Development Expertise
CEF Industries provides comprehensive engineering services from initial concept through production. Our engineering team has over 65 years of combined experience designing linear electro-mechanical actuators, rotary electro-mechanical actuators, oil-less air compressors, ball screws, flexible shafts, gear boxes, and cargo handling system components for demanding aerospace applications.
CAD Design and Modeling
We utilize advanced design software to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings:
- SolidWorks for mechanical design and solid modeling
- Solid Edge for product design with animation capabilities
- 2D and 3D CAD design linked to manufacturing systems
- Custom tooling and fixture design
- Design for manufacturability optimization
Engineering Analysis
Our analytical capabilities ensure robust designs that meet aerospace requirements:
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural validation
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) analysis
- Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removal (MTBUR) analysis
- Gear analysis and optimization
- Circuit simulation for control electronics
- Taguchi methods for design optimization
Manufacturing Engineering
Our manufacturing engineers bridge design and production by:
- Creating optimized manufacturing routings
- Developing detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Designing production tooling and test fixtures
- Programming CNC equipment using MasterCam
- Implementing continuous process improvement methodologies
- Conducting root cause analysis for corrective actions
Product Development
We support complete product development from concept to qualification:
- Custom solutions for utility actuation, cargo lock actuation, and landing gear actuation
- Design verification and validation testing
- Environmental qualification per Mil-STD-810
- Integration of brushless DC motors and control electronics
- Prototype development and testing
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General inquiries welcome. RFQs apply to specific part numbers only.