Static Stand Models

Static Stand Models

High Level CAD Tools
High Level CAD Tools
FEA Capabilities
FEA Capabilities
CFD Capabilities
CFD Capabilities
Static Stand Models

Feature Filled and Flexible Test Systems

Calspan has been providing design, fabrication, and instrumentation of sub-scale propulsion test articles to the Aerospace industry for over 65 years. Our facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota supports aerospace and industrial OEMs in their design, development, and CFD validation efforts through the creation of models with close tolerances and enhanced design features. We provide these challenging models and prototypes efficiently and cost effectively utilizing 4 and 5-Axis CNC Machining, CNC Turning, and 4-Axis Wire EDM to enable the machining of complex 3-D surfaces.

Design Capabilities

  • Siemens NX
  • NX FEA tools
  • ANSYS FEA tools
  • ANSYS Fluent CFD tools

Customized Instrumentation Design

  • Inlaid static hypodermic tubing routing (1/16” and 1/32” stainless steel tubing)
  • Dynamic/Acoustic instrumentation installations
  • Surface thermocouples utilizing Type E, K, N, T (other types available upon request where applicable)
  • Probe Design, Manufacture, and Repair
  • Pressure and temperature rakes
  • Flow angle probes

 

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