by Robert Pires
New features and updates have been added to our Rapid Forge Design™ (RFD) software! Rapid Forge Design™ is an automated tool for fast and reliable design of 2-piece, closed-die impression forgings. The software reads the final part geometry and automatically designs a forging according to accepted industry guidelines and user inputs. The new features include a Blocker shape design module and a GUI-based domain specific CAD system.
by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering has recently published a study evaluating the use of statistically defined residual stress fields from cold expansion of fastener holes to quantify the variability of the residual stress and to understand the expected variability in fatigue crack growth predictions. Continue reading Publication: Utilizing Spatial Statistical Bounds on Residual Stress Fields from Cold Expansion
by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering and VEQTER are excited to announce a new collaborative publication on the reproducibility of the Deep-Hole Drilling (DHD) residual stress measurement method. This study examines the consistency and reliability of Deep-Hole Drilling, providing valuable insights into its application in engineering stress analysis.
Continue reading New Study on the Reproducibility of Deep-Hole Drilling Residual Stress Measurements
by Camille Fowler
In November 2024, news of an existing air leak on a Russian transfer tunnel on the International Space Station made the headlines. While the exact cause of this leak hasn’t been determined, many potential factors, including residual stress, have been mentioned.
Continue reading Could residual stress be to blame for a leak on the ISS?
by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering has published a comprehensive case study evaluating the repeatability of contour method residual stress measurements across a variety of materials, processes, and geometries. This study provides valuable insights into the precision of the contour method, reinforcing its reliability for residual stress analysis.
by Camille Fowler
Delivering high quality residual stress measurement results to our customers is a top priority for Hill Engineering, and one way we ensure that is by maintaining an active ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. We recently went through an external assessment to renew our accreditation status that looked at the inner workings of our quality management system and laboratory processes.
Continue reading Hill Engineering Reinforces Commitment to Excellence with ISO Accreditation Renewal
by Robert Pires
On November 6th, I made my television debut on CBS’s Good Morning Sacramento! Under my literary world moniker of RD Pires, I had the fantastic opportunity to discuss my high fantasy novel, Design of Darkness, the first installment in my four-part series titled The Tides That Reign.
Continue reading Hill Engineering’s RD Pires Shines on Good Morning Sacramento
by Robert Pires
We are thrilled to announce that Hill Engineering’s Integrated Maintenance System (IMx+) has been nominated for the prestigious “Outstanding Scientist Team” Award at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Annual Engineering Awards. This nomination is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and technical excellence demonstrated by the IMx+ development team in addressing the quality assurance needs of the aerospace industry.
by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering’s latest brochure shines a spotlight on the ring core residual stress measurement method, a powerful technique for assessing near-surface to bulk residual stress in materials. With its compact footprint and versatility, the ring core method is a robust technique that can be applied under a variety of circumstances. Continue reading The Ring Core Method: New Brochure
by Robert Pires
We’ve got another 10-year milestone here at Hill Engineering, and this time it’s mine! Continue reading Ten Years of Robby