Guy P. Randall – Mechanical Engineer Frame Design – Heavy weldments, component packaging, off-road durability, flexibility/stiffness, weldability, drainage, stress concentration minimization, cost/value, assemble-ability, parts minimizationTrack Drive Systems – Component selection, tractive effort, ground pressure, steering control, tensioners, rollers, sprocket design, grousers/shoes, vendorsTank Design – Hydraulic and fuel, baffles, strainers, aeration prevention, returns, suction flow efficiency, isolation and crack prevention, drains, cleanouts, cleaning process after welding, contamination preventionMechanisms – mechanical logic, rotation, levers, linkages, actuators, lubrication, patent infringement avoidance, clever solutions.Innovation – patent search, field research, end-user understanding, creative concepts.Product styling – low cost steel enclosures, custom tooled composite enclosures, industrial styling/no cost styling, parallel lines, draft angle, radii, creative concepts.Diesel Engine Selection – power, torque, rpm, cost, service, vendor comparison, service points, finalizing the bill of material, certification testingHydraulic Systems – Power, heat, flow, pressure, velocities, component comparison and selection. Open loop and closed loop, hose sizing, routings, filtration, testing. Power Systems - solving for horsepower, flow, speeds, torque, pressure, gearing, efficiencies, thermal loads and cooling, filtration, and component selection. Understand diesel engine power characteristics, torque rise, continuous and intermittent ratings, tier 4, DEF systemsEngineering Math and Physics – Sound engineering principles, stress analysis, statics, power calcs, moments, stress concentrations, electrics, math of hydraulics, gearing, accelerations, Newton, Bernoulli, Euler…
Listed skills include Mobile Equipment, Construction Equipment Engineering, Project Management, and Mechanical Engineering.
