Case Study: CETIM reduces gearbox vibration and failure risk with Hexagon RomaxDESIGNER

CETIM uses RomaxDESIGNER to help clients avoid gearbox failure

CETIM, the Technical Centre for Mechanical Industries in France, helps engineering companies bridge the gap between research and practical application. Their challenge was to provide advanced failure analysis and optimization for client gearboxes, requiring a solution that could analyze complex mechanical systems from a holistic perspective. To meet this challenge, they turned to Hexagon and its RomaxDESIGNER software.

Hexagon's RomaxDESIGNER provided a whole-system simulation tool that enabled CETIM to identify the root causes of gearbox failures, including factors like casing deformation and dynamics. In one instance, this solution helped a research vessel reduce damaging vibrations by a factor of eight, extending gearbox life from three months to over 18 months and saving the client significant costs. Hexagon's software allowed CETIM to deliver powerful analytical support to its diverse clients.

CETIM

Alexander Vadnal

Design Engineer