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Discrete Event Simulation, Forensic Animation, Finite Element Analysis

Discrete Event Simulation, Forensic Animation

Discrete Event Simulation is an analytical technique utilizing complex simulation models to understand the behavior of a system or process. It provides a cost effective means of analysis for resolving problems in tasks such as facility scheduling, capital justification, communication of ideas, and bottleneck identification. The expertise of KKAI in discrete event simulation is applicable to a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense and automotive.

Forensic Animation is the result of a collaborative effort between KKAI forensic experts and animation specialists that yields a visual simulation of an event. Because of the exacting accuracy in obeying laws of physics and utmost conformance to the set of facts specific to the event, the result is an especially useful tool for use in expert testimony. Examples in which forensic animation can be useful include:


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As a complement to our expertise and project management capabilities in the broad-based areas of Materials Technology Consulting, Product Development and Design Consulting and Manufacturing / Quality Consulting, KKAI is a resource for experts and world-class expertise in Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation. In addition, KKAI offers a wide variety of Engineering and Consulting Services, including Technology Consulting to Foundries and OEMs, Foundry Turnarounds, Expert Witness, Training, Manufacturing, Machine Operation, Metallurgical Investigation, Production Engineering, Tool Engineering, Plant and Layout Supervision / Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Contract Manufacturing Project Engineering, New Product and Process Development, Six-Sigma Methodology, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Requirements, Gauging Methods, Process Analysis, and Machine Specification, Wastewater Treatment Engineering, Wastewater Pretreatment, Influent Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment Facility Design, Wastewater Treatment Equipment, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Analyses, Structural Analysis, Computer Systems and Analysis / Design of Thermal Systems, and Discrete Event Simulation / Finite Element Analysis, product and workplace safety / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design compliance, and/or metallurgists / corrosion / protective coatings experts.

Download/play a simulation of robotic component handling
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of a robotic painting operation
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of robotic component handling
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of automated handling of electronic circuit boards
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of an automated packing operation
(Playable with QuickTime Player)

Business Process Optimization and Manufacturing Optimization Simulation

Download/play a simulation model used to study hospital patient transfer performance
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation model used to optimize utilization of resources within a hospital
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Download/play a simulation of the electronic board production line, used to reduce floating bottlenecks
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of a flexible manufacturing clean room
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation model of an automotive machining cell that illustrates the design of the cell using simulation.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a video of the operating automotive machining cell that was designed using simulation. (File is approx. 2.8 MB)
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Reduce time, reduce costs, and improve quality by utilizing simulation and virtual testing

The following simulations represent a sampling of capabilities in the areas of computer aided engineering, simulation and virtual testing. To learn more about the extensive capabilities of KKAI Associates, please visit the KKAI Engineering Consulting, the Manufacturing Optimization, and the In-Depth Failure Analysis / Forensic Investigation Services pages.

Design of Casting, Rolling, Forging, and Extrusion

Download/play a simulation of low pressure die casting AL Alloy.
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Download/play a simulation of low pressure die casting AL Alloy.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of low pressure die casting AL Alloy.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of low pressure die casting AL Alloy.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of wheel die casting.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of temperature evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of temperature evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of heat treatment and yield stress evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of heat treatment during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of automotive crankshaft temperature distribution evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of austenite distribution evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of carbon diffusion evolution during the rolling process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)

Design of Welding, Brazing and Soldering

Download/play a simulation of phase transformation evolution during welding.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of temperature gradient evolution during welding.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a welding assembly simulation.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of airbus wing: welding process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of aluminum thermal cycle during welding.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of mesh refinement activation and deactivation during welding.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of continuous welding process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)

Design of Metal Stamping, Hydro-Forming, Stretch Forming, Elasto-Forming, and Super-Plastic Forming

Download/play a simulation of stamping process.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a 3D view of wheel house stamping simulation.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a deformation simulation of stamping / metal forming of a large auto body panel.
Download/play a deformation simulation of stamping / metal forming of a beer can top.
Download/play a deformation simulation of deep drawing / metal forming of a cup to determine possible wrinkling effects.
Download/play a deformation simulation of stamping / metal forming of a large auto body panel to determine possible wrinkling effects.
Download/play a hydroforming simulation of a small tube.
Download/play a deformation simulation to determine to determine part thinning of cup.
Download/play a deformation simulation to determine panel thickness distribution and part thinning in questionable areas.

Design of Crashworthiness, and Accident Investigations, Reconstruction

Download/play a vehicle crash / crashworthiness / accident simulation of frontal impact with passengers and air bags against a rigid wall with no offset.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a vehicle crash / crashworthiness / accident rollover simulation of a light pick-up truck with fully deformable structure.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a crash / crashworthiness / accident simulation of vehicle frontal impact against a rigid wall with no offset.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play an Out of Position Human Model crash / accident simulation with air bag deployment
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a vehicle accident sled test simulation of In-Position Hybrid III 50th Percentile Rigid Body Dummy with passenger side air bag and seat belt.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a crash / crashworthiness / accident simulation of a race car design
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a crash / crashworthiness / accident simulation of a race car design
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a crash / crashworthiness / accident simulation of a race car design
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of impact due to a water hammer effect of a spacing spider on a 6 inch buried steel pipe moving inside a 10 inch pvc containment pipe - the steel pipe is used to transport fuel at Edwards Air Force Base to the tarmac from tanks 2 miles away.
Same as previous simulation only spider impact at 10 inch bell & spigot connection.
Pipe crane transport hook safety analysis to satisfy OSHA. Simulation of dual hooks holding five 40 ft long pipes slammed into fork lift left in transport path. No pipes dropped.

Design of Fluid, Gas, and Thermal Systems

Download/play a CFD analysis / simulation of the air flow through the engine air inlet system of an Indy Racing League car.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a CFD analysis / simulation of how the fuel flows into the fuel tank of an Indy Racing League car in order to reduce the fill time.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)
Download/play a simulation of a CFD analysis / simulation of how the air/fuel mixture flows through the catalytic reactor in a natural gas turbine engine to improve efficiency.
(Playable with QuickTime Player)

Machine Design, Durability, Noise and Vibration Abatement

Download/play this simulation of a passenger vehicle traversing a bumpy road surface. The cumulative stresses to the suspension and body structure are added to stresses from other road surface simulations such as washboard, pothole, chatterstrip, etc. to create a complete proving ground simulation. The results are then used to determine design durability and critical fatigue points.
Download/play a simulation of a SUV rollover to gauge vehicle dynamics.
Download/play a simulation of a vehicle lane change to gauge vehicle dynamics.
Download/play a simulation of a pothole event as part of a complete virtual proving ground test schedule.
Download/play a simulation of the dynamics and stresses in a connecting rod in operation.

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