This document discusses machine design and the machine design process. It explains that machine design involves applying science and engineering principles to develop, specify, and build machinery. It notes that early concept development is critical for project success but is often shortened due to time constraints. However, with advances in 3D modeling tools, machine concepts can now be modeled in 3D just as quickly as in 2D, allowing clients to visualize designs and reducing costly changes later on. The document outlines the typical steps in the machine design process, including determining requirements, goals, must-have features, and standards. It promotes Matrix Technologies for custom machine design and modifications to improve efficiency.

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Machine Design
Machine design is de ined as the application of science and invention
to the development, speci ication, and construction of machinery.
The irst stages of a new machine project are critical to long-term suc-
cess of the machine design project. In the traditional machine design
process, the machine concept development is often cut short due to
time constraints and capital limitations but it is an essential part of a
machine design project.
With the current computing power and the advances in 3D engineer-
ing tools, the time constraints for the development of a machine de-
sign concept is reduced. Just as CAD programs replaced manual draft-
ing as the drawing method of choice, 3D modeling has replaced 2D
drawing as the preferred machine design development method. Early
versions of 3D design software were slow and inef icient. Today, a
machine concept can be modeled in 3D in the same amount of time
as developing design concepts in 2D. The advantage of a 3D design
is it allows clients to visualize exactly what a new machine will look
like and how it will successfully it into the plant. The inal result is a
3D rendering of the machine which re lects the actual way the ma-
chine will look at completion. With more productive project reviews,
physical interference checking, and accurate bills of material, the 3D
modeling process greatly reduces costly changes and delays during
manufacturing without additional engineering design costs.
The machine design process begins with determining the overall
machine requirements.
• What is the motivation or purpose that drives the new machine
project?
• What are the overall goals and objectives for the new machinery?
• Is the new machine an upgrade to an existing machine or a
• completely new design?
• What is the customer’s performance criteria for the new
equipment?
• Are there any must-have features or special requirements?
• Are there any plant standards, design standards, manufacturing
procedures and preferences?
Throughout the custom machine design process we:
• Listen to understand common goals and manufacturing
objectives.
• Work with the customer to determine the project scope and all
design related aspects.
• Incorporate customized solutions into each machine’s design
where appropriate.
• Openly communicate key project milestones and dates.
• Evaluate and recommend different options for cost and time
savings.
• Develop new ideas to ensure ef iciency and sustained machine
functionality.
Matrix Technologies Inc. can design custom machines to meet the
changing needs of today’s manufacturers as well as design machine
modi ications to improve the ef iciency and/ or throughput of exist-
ing equipment. Whether the machine is intended to produce a new
product or upgrade an existing production line, our engineers have
extensive machine design knowledge and experience with applying
fundamental engineering principles to the working machines we de-
velop.
Call Matrix for all Your Machine Design Needs.