Beck Engineering, Inc. has been performing cutting-edge contract R&D for government and corporate clients since 1996. 1. Our Expertise is Extremely Broad. We have expertise in a broad range of technologies, from machine tools, to control systems, to power-generation and refrigeration systems, to cryogenic equipment and other thermo-fluidic devices.
In addition, we have the required expertise to secure funding and manage resulting contracts to develop technologies. We have been highly successful in the U.S. Government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: we have performed twenty SBIR contracts (sixteen Phase I SBIR contracts and four Phase II SBIR contracts). 2. We Perform All R&D In-House.
We perform all steps of the R&D process in-house to minimize development time and costs and to produce a better final product. We typically start with our client's need (or needs) and develop a prototype product that meets our client's need(s) and can be produced in volume. We perform all R&D steps in-house, from concept development, to breadboard and prototype fabrication and testing, to volume production.
In addition, we have the required expertise to secure funding and manage resulting contracts to develop technologies. We have been highly successful in the U.S. Government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: we have performed twenty SBIR contracts (sixteen Phase I SBIR contracts and four Phase II SBIR contracts). 2. We Perform All R&D In-House.
We perform all steps of the R&D process in-house to minimize development time and costs and to produce a better final product. We typically start with our client's need (or needs) and develop a prototype product that meets our client's need(s) and can be produced in volume. We perform all R&D steps in-house, from concept development, to breadboard and prototype fabrication and testing, to volume production.
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Under a Phase II SBIR contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), we developed a Compact High-Speed (30,000 RPM) High-Power (2 hp) Right-Angle Milling Head (HSHP/RAMH) for machining complex geometries in aircraft structures.
Our HSHP/RAMH uses hydrostatic bearings, direct fluid-turbine drive, and our proprietary toolholder system.
We use our proprietary advanced manufacturing techniques to fabricate the parts of our HSHP/RAMH.
As a Phase II subcontractor, a major defense aircraft integrator demonstrated a reduced-power prototype HSHP/RAMH by conducting milling tests.
Our HSHP/RAMH uses hydrostatic bearings, direct fluid-turbine drive, and our proprietary toolholder system.
We use our proprietary advanced manufacturing techniques to fabricate the parts of our HSHP/RAMH.
As a Phase II subcontractor, a major defense aircraft integrator demonstrated a reduced-power prototype HSHP/RAMH by conducting milling tests.
The Air Force needs a flexible robotic drilling system for drilling and countersinking holes in JSF inlet ducts.
Under a Phase I SBIR contract with the Air Force, we designed, built, and demonstrated a compact Vacuum Nose-Lock/Drill End-Effector (VNL/DEE), which is a critical component of a flexible robotic drilling system.
The picture above shows the VNL/DEE we designed, built, and demonstrated.
A fluid turbine drives the shaft of our VNL/DEE, and hydrostatic (water) bearings support the shaft.
Under a Phase I SBIR contract with the Air Force, we designed, built, and demonstrated a compact Vacuum Nose-Lock/Drill End-Effector (VNL/DEE), which is a critical component of a flexible robotic drilling system.
The picture above shows the VNL/DEE we designed, built, and demonstrated.
A fluid turbine drives the shaft of our VNL/DEE, and hydrostatic (water) bearings support the shaft.
Under a Phase I SBIR contract with the Navy, we designed, built, and demonstrated critical components (the drill heads) of two types of compact powerfeed drill: (1) Nose-Lock Drill; and (2) Tool-Less Drill.
The two types of drill each have shafts that are driven by fluid turbines and supported by hydrostatic (water) bearings.
Our two drill types are suitable for two different types of applications for limited-access drilling of aircraft structures.
Figures 1 and 2 show the head of the Nose-Lock Compact Powerfeed Drill, which we tested in Phase I by drilling smooth burr-free holes through: titanium 6Al-4V, graphite composite, and aluminum plate.
The two types of drill each have shafts that are driven by fluid turbines and supported by hydrostatic (water) bearings.
Our two drill types are suitable for two different types of applications for limited-access drilling of aircraft structures.
Figures 1 and 2 show the head of the Nose-Lock Compact Powerfeed Drill, which we tested in Phase I by drilling smooth burr-free holes through: titanium 6Al-4V, graphite composite, and aluminum plate.
NASA has many needs for maintenance and repair technologies for long-duration human space missions.
Under a Phase II SBIR contract for NASA, we are developed a compact, portable, vacuum-compatible, multi-axis Manipulator/Machining Center (M/MC) to satisfy many of NASA's needs (see Figures 1 and 2 above).
Our M/MC moves a milling head through three axes of linear motion (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis).
Servomotor driven ball-screw linear actuators drive the milling head along linear guideways.
The eventual M/MC system that NASA uses for space missions might include a high-speed (for example, 100 kRPM) spindle that uses hydrostatic bearings.
Under a Phase II SBIR contract for NASA, we are developed a compact, portable, vacuum-compatible, multi-axis Manipulator/Machining Center (M/MC) to satisfy many of NASA's needs (see Figures 1 and 2 above).
Our M/MC moves a milling head through three axes of linear motion (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis).
Servomotor driven ball-screw linear actuators drive the milling head along linear guideways.
The eventual M/MC system that NASA uses for space missions might include a high-speed (for example, 100 kRPM) spindle that uses hydrostatic bearings.
CNC Automatic Bore Hone (ABH) for the Air Force The Air Force needs an automated system for honing various shapes of taper in smooth-bore tubes.
Under a Phase I SBIR contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), we demonstrated critical components of a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Automatic Bore Hone (ABH, see Figure 1 above) to meet Air Force needs.
In Phase II, we will demonstrate a prototype ABH by honing required diameter profiles in 3.0 to 8.0 inch-diameter tubes with lengths up to 200 feet.
Under a Phase I SBIR contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), we demonstrated critical components of a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Automatic Bore Hone (ABH, see Figure 1 above) to meet Air Force needs.
In Phase II, we will demonstrate a prototype ABH by honing required diameter profiles in 3.0 to 8.0 inch-diameter tubes with lengths up to 200 feet.
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