Reverse Engineering & Benchmarking of SLM – Concrete Mixture
Project Scope
- Develop new product: SLM 2200 Concrete Mixture
- Benchmark competitor model: SLM 2000
- Improve overall productivity and cycle time
- Convert hydraulic hose fittings from BSP to Metric
- Delivery results with a quick turnaround
ARi’s Solutions
- Reverse engineered SLM 2000 to establish baseline for design improvements
- Increased drum capacity from 2.0 to 2.2 cu.m and shovel capacity from 320L to 380L
- Released 900+ drawings (structure & hydraulics) for prototype build
- Supported OEM during supplier discussions for hydraulic conversions
- Updated CAD models & drawings based on prototype testing
- Performed FEA for design validation and conducted field trials for product validation
ARi’s Value Proposition
- 30% reduction in cycle time, enabling faster operations.
- 20% improvement in productivity for end-users
- 10% reduction in fuel consumption, lowering operational cost
- Delivered a working prototype in 8 months with a 10-member team investing 15,000+ hours
- Enhanced credibility through use of industry-standard tools: Creo, Creo Simulation, ANSYS
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