Established in 1965, Composite Motors, Inc. (CMI) has continuously delivered high-precision electronic products for various industries and applications. Meeting the evolving demands of our customers means we provide innovative, high-quality electronic devices that offer greater functionality, smaller sizes, and the ability to function in harsh environments.
Our electric motor engineering services help customers modernize legacy motor designs, improving compatibility and performance. Learn more about our reverse-engineering capabilities and their benefits.
About Electric Motor Reverse Engineering
Also called retro engineering, reverse engineering involves analyzing an existing part or product to understand how it works and the original designer’s intent. The primary goal of reverse engineering is to develop a “copy/exact” design that meets the all of requirements for the specific application. The first major parameters to determine are:
- Size & Shape
- Electrical Performance
- Mechanical Performance
- Material Selection
In order to determine size and shape, CMI utilizes three-dimensional scanning technologies in addition to physical measurements to recreate the geometry of the motor.
Reverse engineering electric motors is a lengthy, multi-step process. In addition to determining the key measurements and specifications of the motor, reverse engineers must also understand its purpose and function before replicating the new motor. Merely using CNC reverse engineering technology is insufficient, because engineers must consider how the motor interacts with the system’s surrounding features.
Benefits of Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering offers the following benefits.
Improve Upon Current Designs
Analyzing the current state of an existing product’s functions, interactions, and components can help reveal the design’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing engineers to make informed decisions regarding improvement. Reverse engineering can also help customers anticipate the strategic moves of a competitor by providing a better understanding of their intentions and capabilities.
Update an Obsolete Product
Reverse engineering can help update an obsolete product no longer supported by the original manufacturer. The process recreates the product’s features and specifications with updated materials and technologies, extending the product’s lifecycle and saving costs and resources.
Address Weaknesses in a Product’s Design
Reverse engineering can help identify and rectify vulnerabilities or flaws in an existing product design. It can also help engineers mitigate potential risks that were identified after the product launch. For electric motors, reverse engineering involves both motor simulation and product testing to determine how the following motor properties react under different conditions:
- Functionality
- Reliability
- Performance
Introduce More Efficient and Cost-Effective Products to the Market
By drawing insights from existing designs and best practices, reverse engineering can help organizations introduce more efficient and cost-effective products to the market. The process identifies any redundant or unnecessary components and features to optimize the performance, usability, and functionality of the new product.
Our Electric Motor Reverse Engineering Process
CMI has developed a tried and true development process that recreates a specific motor with potential performance and/or cost enhancements. Our process includes:
- Receiving motor sample from the customer
- Establishing the physical geometry
- Motor testing
- Motor simulation
- Creating a new preliminary design
- A proposal for development fees and budgetary production pricing
Electric Motor Reverse Engineering Services by CMI
Composite Motors, Inc. specializes in electric motor engineering services, providing customers with in-depth industry knowledge and technical expertise. Contact us today to learn more about our reverse-engineering services and how we can assist with your next project.