Engineering

We provide cost-effective, state-of-the-art solutions by leveraging 1,400 active parts to offer Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Modified Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) options tailored to customers’ needs.

With an extensive library of proven designs and pre-qualified components, we deliver reliable, high-performance solutions quickly and efficiently. Our commitment is to exceed customer expectations by providing optimal performance and exceptional value. At AVI, direct one-on-one collaboration with our engineers is a priority, ensuring expert guidance and support for your new valve design needs.

Engineering Capabilities

Auto-Valve’s leading edge in-house CNC machining capabilities and engineering test facilities are designed to meet the requirements of today’s complex aerospace and defense valve components.

Our list of Engineering Capabilities include:

Highly automated with solid modeling, finite element analysis, and flow analysis software
Rapid design capability using like kind components
Extensive Qualification facilities
Rapid process engineering to shorten lead time
Over 1,400 active, qualified valve designs
Extensive in-house qualification and test facilities

Test Engineering

With 75 plus years of expertise, backed by extensive in-house and outsourced testing capabilities, we ensure superior quality, reliability and performance for our aerospace and defense valves.

In-House Testing includes:

Flow/Pressure Drop
Leakage – Internal/ External
Pressure – Burst, Proof, Cracking
Durability – Cyclic, extreme temperature, hot and cold
Fuel Resistance
Environmental Chamber
DasyLab – Instrumentation and Data Collection

Outsourced Testing includes:

Vibration
Shock
Salt Fog
Lightning
Radio Frequency (RF)
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Auto-Valve - Test Engineering Capabilities

Design Engineering

To meet the rigorous demands of today’s complex aerospace and defense valve components, Auto-Valve is equipped with cutting edge in-house CNC machining capabilities and engineering test facilities.

The list of Design Engineering capabilities include:

Computerized 3D Modeling of all Designs – SolidWorks
CFD – Flow simulation and analysis to verify design characteristics before prototyping
FEA – Finite Element Analysis to evaluate structural performance
Adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
Qualification Testing – Procedures and Test Reports
Build-to-Print
Our team of mechanical engineers offer extensive experience in mechanical design, fluids engineering, and electro-mechanical integration

Manufacturing Engineering

Our skilled CNC programmers and engineers collaborate closely with Auto-Valve’s advanced in-house machining and testing facilities, ensuring we meet the exacting standards of today’s complex aerospace and defense valve components.

The list of Manufacturing Engineering capabilities include: