Engineering Services

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Cates & Associates has an experienced engineering staff proficient in a wide range of technical disciplines. Our professional staff of specialized consultants is on call for short and long term projects. Cates & Associates can also provide machine designers with extensive experience in proprietary, high-speed machine design. Our staff is located globally and available for work in any location.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

bullet PROJECT DEFINITION

Feasibilty Studies
Preliminary Scope, Schedules and Estimates
Technology Transfer and Training Requirements

bullet DESIGN/FABRICATION
MANAGEMENT

Design Interface
Vendor Interface
Equipment Inspections
Vendor Shakedown

bullet POST-STARTUP MANAGEMENT

Quick Changeover
Quality Control
Spare Part Identification
Reliability Improvement

bullet ENGINEERING

Power Distribution Studies
Control Systems
High-Speed Paper Converting
Packaging Equipment
Power Generation
Machine Design

bullet CONSTRUCTION/
PRE-STARTUP/MANAGEMENT

Equipment Installation Support
Pre-Startup Inspection
Operational Verification