Case Study: Ferrabyrne cuts redesign and testing time with Hexagon MSC Marc

World Class Ride & Comfort with Rubber to Metal Bonded Components Designed using MSC Marc’s Advanced Non-linear FEA Solutions

Ferrabyrne, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of rubber-to-metal bonded components for rail and other industries, faced the challenge of costly and time-consuming physical prototyping. Their process involved numerous redesign cycles and tool modifications to achieve the correct performance for critical suspension systems. To develop accurate components efficiently and support their end-to-end service, they needed a powerful simulation tool from a vendor like Hexagon, utilizing its MSC Marc non-linear FEA solution.

By implementing Hexagon's MSC Marc software, Ferrabyrne gained the ability to accurately predict component behavior early in the design process. This solution replaced physical tests with simulation, streamlining their workflow. The results were significant, with Hexagon's tool reducing redesign and testing time by 50% and enabling the delivery of a custom part within a tight 5-week deadline, ultimately saving time and money while improving customer confidence.

Ferrabyrne

Max Bradley

Senior Design Engineer