Unleashing Peak Performance with Expert Machine System Analysis and Optimization
At Kent Inspection & Engineering, our team of professional engineers and inspectors possess an in-depth knowledge of machine systems and advanced analysis techniques. In today’s industrial landscape, maximizing machine performance, reliability, and efficiency is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Our comprehensive engineering solutions are designed to analyze and optimize machine systems, ensuring peak performance and productivity for your business. We understand that each machine is unique, and our services are tailored to meet your specific needs and challenges. We utilize cutting-edge technology and software for accurate and reliable data to support the solutions we provide our clients.
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, welding engineers, architects and technicians sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Our Capabilities
- Vibration Analysis: Detect potential faults, imbalance, misalignment, and resonance through advanced vibration analysis techniques.
- Structural Integrity Assessment: Evaluate the structural integrity of machines to prevent failures and accidents.
- Thermal Analysis: Analyze temperature distribution and heat dissipation to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Employ FEA to study stress, strain, and deformation in machine components for design optimization.
- Reliability and Maintenance Analysis: Identify maintenance needs, schedule, and optimize maintenance practices for increased uptime.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): Investigate the root cause of machine failures to implement corrective actions effectively.
- Material & Component Testing
- Design / Redesign
- Load Testing & Certifications
Benefits of Machine Analysis Services:
- Improved Machine Performance: Optimize machine systems to operate at peak performance, resulting in increased productivity.
- Reduced Downtime: Early detection of issues allows for proactive maintenance and minimizes unplanned downtime.
- Enhanced Safety: Ensure machine systems comply with safety standards, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Cost Efficiency: Avoid costly repairs and replacements by addressing potential problems before they escalate.
Industries We Serve:
KIE provides Machine Analysis Engineering services to a wide range of industries, including but not limited to:
- Manufacturing and Industrial
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Mining and Construction
- Food and Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
Experts and Associates
Founder and principal of Kent Engineering, Randy Kent is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 37 years of experience in failure analysis and mechanical engineering forensics. Randy holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in in metallurgical engineering, both from the University of Washington.
Michael is a welding engineer and project manager, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University and completed his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington. He is a certified welding engineer (CWEng), certified welding inspector (CWI) and an ASNT Level II Visual Inspector. He is also a certified Solidworks Professional.
Pursuing the Truth Through Forensics and Litigation Support since 1983!
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Industries
At Kent Engineering | Architectural Diagnostics, we provide forensic architecture and engineering, as well as failure analysis services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, multi-family and commercial buildings, plumbing, and food processing.
Our staff of architects and engineers lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each industry, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.
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- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- October 2024
- Resource Article
Are you responsible for juggling the current working condition of your property, including capital budgets, all while trying to predict when the next colossal building systems failure is going to rear its ugly head?
- Bradley Capatch, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
In this case study, a concrete construction service hired Kent Engineering (KE) to design and load test concrete washout pans.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- June 2020
- Case Study
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.