OUR CAPABILITIES
RAPID PROTOTYPING
R4 pioneers working solutions and solves problems. We have the latest, most advanced technology and know-how to develop creative and practical solutions, at competitive cost and in a timely manner.
3D MODELING
R4's experienced team of engineers and designers create complex 3D models which are fluid and likely to undergo numerous changes, never loosing focus on the customers' mission and operational environment. Our models are perfected until they can be analyzed extensively for stress/structural and aerodynamic loads.
3D LASER SCANNING AND REVERSE ENGINEERING
Our engineers and technicians can go to any location and 3D laser scan specific features, even entire aircraft as a basis for our conceptual design as well as reverse-engineering processes.
We produce 3D models of aircraft outer mold lines (OML) from 3D laser scans and other metrology techniques to verify tolerances. This includes the development of smoothed aerodynamic lofts from noisy 3D laser scanned data.
3D PRINTING
R4 owns various types/sizes of 3D printers and uses the latest 3D printing technology to test fit, form, and function of a prototype prior to actual fabrication. A valuable tool that promotes creativity, reduces production time and ultimately cost.
NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Our experienced systems engineers focus on design integration, functionality, and management of R4 solutions over their life cycles.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
R4's electrical engineers design system schematics and cable drawings that interface the applicable hardware with the aircraft and enables user interaction with the system. They ensure that there is adequate and sufficient power available to the installed systems as well as protect the aircraft from a failed piece of equipment.
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS ANALYSIS (CFD)
R4 uses a full spectrum analysis approach that includes aircraft pressurization, aerodynamic, thermal and inertia loads, both individually and in logical combinations, to establish airworthiness.
ANTENNA PROPAGATION AND ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
R4 uses in-house cutting-edge software to determine directionality of radiation patterns and communication/frequency management. It helps identify potential interference emitters/receivers and can be easily corrected during the conceptual design phase.
GROUND/FLIGHT TESTING AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATIONS
We support your AS9110 requirements using our network of DERs:
Control Systems, Avionics, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue, Flight Analyst, Flutter, Icing, Loads, Noise, Powerplant and Stress.
R4 has developed FAA approved methods to assess the potential for impact to baseline aircraft type compliance.
TECHNICAL MANUAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINMENT
R4 creates new Technical Orders (TOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), flight manuals, checklists, maintenance manuals, work cards, inspection manuals, job guides, fault isolation, commercial manuals and reports.
We develop, digitize and sustain technical data in various electronic formats, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), Portable Document Format (PDF), Indexed PDF (IPDF), FrameMaker (FM), Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).