Fabrication
Apex Designs is committed to providing the finest quality fabrication services to industry. High tech design practices are purely an academic exercise if the final product’s function and finish do not satisfy the customer’s expectations. Apex Designs takes pride in its workmanship and assures its customers only the highest standard of excellence in manufacturing. Fabrication Capabilities include:
- Machining, Sawing, Drilling, Sanding
- TIG/MIG Welding, Brazing
- Light gage sheet metal forming
- Carbon Fiber, Kevlar and Fiberglass composite construction and tooling
Additionally, high production and complex parts may warrant manufacturing by CNC equipment. Apex Designs works with several CNC equipped shops to provide competitive prices and quick turnaround.
Composite Construction
Once considered an exotic material exclusive to upper echelon aerospace applications, carbon fiber based composites are now commonplace in nearly every field of industry. From sports equipment to medical products, manufacturers are taking advantage of composites for their benefits in high strength to weight ratios, ability to conform to complex shapes, resilient fatigue characteristics, and for the energy savings inherent with the dynamics of reduced mass. Also, because carbon fibers have little attenuating effect on x-ray radiation, it lends itself well to many x-ray medical and non-destructive testing applications. Learn More
HPT Soil Probes
Soil exploration and compaction testing by the helical probe test (HPT) has become popular for providing a quick and accurate method of determining soil properties at relatively shallow depths. The HPT test is attractive for field testing on geotechnical projects because it can be performed by one person in less than ten minutes. The torque required to turn the probe is used as a measure of soil characteristics being tested. Preliminary ASTM testing has determined that the HPT method correlates well to standard penetration testing (SPT) and Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) with empirical calibration.
Apex Designs’ HPTs are manufactured using CNC machined auger bits with a 3/4 inch hex driver/extension coupler and alloy steel shafts. The 60 inch long assemblies are TIG welded in fixtures and inspected for straightness to provide consistent, repeatable test results. Extension shafts are available to your specification in lengths up to 72 inches. Apex Designs also offers auger bit replacement services for HPTs to extend the life of your tooling investment. Please call for HPT pricing and ordering.
Testimonial
“The demands of professional motorsports are extremely high. Engineering design, project management, and fabrication quality requirements allow no room for errors. Steve Frank and Apex Designs consistently met or exceeded our high standards on projects that ranged from structural components to safety sub-frames. Steve is fully engaged in each project from concept to delivery, and brings a wealth of knowledge to testing and development.”
David Huang
Team Principle/Driver
RealRide Racing
