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Mining equipment works under some of the harshest and most demanding conditions on the planet—and we’re here to make sure your designs are up to the task. At Galaxy Technologies, we provide specialised Finite Element Analysis (FEA) services for mining equipment, helping you optimise performance, ensure safety, and reduce downtime.

Whether you're designing new equipment or need to investigate a failure in the field, we bring the tools and know-how to simulate real-world conditions and deliver actionable insights.

Our mining FEA services include:

• Structural Integrity Assessments
  Evaluate frames, booms, buckets, and other load-bearing components under extreme loads and fatigue.
   
• Weld and Joint Analysis
  Detailed stress and fatigue analysis of welds and bolted connections to identify weak points early.
   
• Fatigue & Life Prediction
  Estimate service life and prevent costly failures through fatigue simulations and crack growth analysis.
   
• Impact & Load Case Simulation
  Simulate dynamic loading scenarios such as rock impacts, bucket loading, and ground contact.
   
• Material Selection & Optimization
  Recommend materials and design changes based on simulation data to reduce weight and improve durability.
   
• Failure Investigation
  Troubleshoot in-service failures and suggest improvements based on FEA-backed root cause analysis.
   

We understand the rugged requirements of the mining industry and the importance of compliance, especially in regulated environments. All our analysis and reports can be prepared to support RPEQ certification where needed.

Let’s make your mining equipment stronger, safer, and built to last.

Lifting, supporting, and handling heavy loads requires absolute confidence in your equipment. At Galaxy Technologies, we provide specialised Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for industrial cranes and component stands, ensuring your designs are safe, compliant, and built to handle the toughest demands.

Whether it's a custom crane design or a stand supporting critical components during maintenance, our analysis helps identify stress concentrations, optimise structures, and meet safety standards with confidence.

Our crane and stand FEA capabilities include:

• Load Testing & Structural Analysis
  Simulate lifting scenarios to assess stresses, deflection, and overall stability under working and extreme conditions.
   
• Weld & Joint Integrity
  Evaluate welds, bolted joints, and lifting points to ensure structural reliability and prevent fatigue failures.
   
• Compliance with Standards
  Validate designs against relevant Australian Standards (e.g., AS 1418 for cranes, AS/NZS 1170), including documentation for RPEQ certification.
   
• Fatigue & Lifecycle Predictions
  Estimate safe working loads (SWLs), fatigue life, and maintenance intervals based on real use conditions.
   
• Design Optimisation
  Reduce material usage and improve manufacturability without compromising on safety or performance.
   

From mobile lifting frames and gantry cranes to heavy-duty engine stands and maintenance supports, we’ve worked with clients across mining, manufacturing, and transport sectors to deliver dependable solutions backed by solid engineering.

All our analysis and reports can be prepared to support RPEQ certification where needed.

Let us help you take the weight off your shoulders—literally.

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Tough terrain, heavy loads, and long hours—agricultural equipment takes a beating. At Galaxy Technologies, we offer Finite Element Analysis (FEA) services tailored to the unique demands of farming and agricultural machinery. Our goal? To help you design equipment that’s stronger, longer-lasting, and ready for anything the land throws at it.

Whether you're developing a new machine, refining an existing design, or investigating a failure, we provide clear, reliable insights into how your equipment will perform in the field.

Our FEA services for ag machinery include:

• Structural Strength & Durability
  Simulate real-world forces like towing loads, soil resistance, and impacts to ensure frames and components hold up over time.
   
• Fatigue & Lifecycle Analysis
  Evaluate repeated loading and harsh vibrations to predict wear, extend service life, and avoid unexpected breakdowns.
   
• Weld, Hitch & Joint Assessment
  Analyse critical connection points, including 3-point linkages and drawbars, to ensure safety and durability.
   
• Load Case Simulation
  Model a variety of conditions—like rough terrain, crop loads, and uneven forces—for plows, seeders, sprayers, and trailers.
   
• Design Optimisation
  Improve strength-to-weight ratios, reduce material costs, and enhance overall performance through simulation-led design.
   
• Failure Investigation
  If something’s broken or underperforming, we’ll get to the root of the problem—and help you design a better solution.
   

We work with manufacturers and innovators across the agricultural sector, offering practical engineering support backed by RPEQ certification and clear communication every step of the way.

Let’s engineer equipment that works as hard as the people who use it.