Case Study: Penn-Troy Manufacturing, Inc. achieves 50% faster valve design cycles and $40K–$50K prototype savings with SOLIDWORKS

Modernizing Complex Valve Development With SOLIDWORKS Solutions

Penn-Troy Manufacturing, Inc., a maker of specialized water and explosion relief valves (including the long‑running Bicera line), faced pressure to accelerate R&D, expand its product line, and improve quality. To modernize from 2D drawings and support faster, more accurate development, Penn‑Troy selected SolidWorks solutions for 3D design, simulation, CFD, PDM and technical communication.

Using SolidWorks (Premium, Simulation Professional, Flow Simulation, Enterprise PDM and Composer), Penn‑Troy validated valve and door assemblies, simulated explosive and fluid forces, and integrated customer 3D CAD to cut prototyping. The SolidWorks deployment halved design cycles, saved $40,000–$50,000 in prototyping, reduced valve weight by 10%, improved strength and product quality, and enabled faster market expansion.

Penn-Troy Manufacturing, Inc.

Mike Kafka

Lead Mechanical Engineer