3D Fiber Engineering, LLC
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Consulting Services
Testing and Consultant Services
in the
Wood, Wood Composites, and Cellulosic Pulp
Molding Fiber-Based Industries
Process Analysis
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Characterize current processing and variables
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Characterize fiber types and blends
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Characterize forming methodology and affects
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Estimate how wood and fiber processing effects on part properties
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Work with current processing equipment and methodologies to improve quality control and improve performance
Material Property Testing and Analyse
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Fiber distribution and density distribution
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Tensile and compression tests to quantify strength properties; stress vs strain plots; Modulus of Elasticity; Poisson’s Ratio using 2D digital image correlation
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Bending test to quantify strength properties; load vs deflection plots; Modulus of Elasticity; Modulus of Rupture
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3D finite element analyses (FEA) modeling
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Analyze the effects of high humidity and water soak on properties in comparison with dry conditions
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Help develop in-house testing and quality control programs
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Prototype Sheet Molding Apparatus
In-House Testing Capability
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Tension and Compression load vs. deformation capability, to determine stress vs. strain to failure, Modulus of Elasticity, max. strength
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Testing with Digital Image Correlation (2D) for strain analyses (axial and transverse and off-axis) and Poisson’s Ratio
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Non-linear material analyses from start to failure
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Cruciform or bi-axial testing behavior analyses
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Bending tests to determine Modulus of Elasticity, Modulus of Rupture
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Laser thickness analyses, linear 2D profiles or surface roughness profiles
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Thickness and Weight profile analyses
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Cantilever beam vibration analyses to determine Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity and damping ratio
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3D Modeling and design
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3D Finite Element Modeling
About Us
We are a private consulting company founded by John Hunt.
John has worked as a consultant for many companies such as NASA, Sonoco, ECOR Global and many other companies and has 15 patents in the wood and fiber industry.
We are proud to lead the way towards a more efficient future with innovative ideas, game-changing technology and transparency. We’ve worked on dozens of projects aimed at providing innovative engineering solutions.
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