Research and Development

Research and
Development

Highly Qualified

Our Research & Development Center with our highly qualified and experienced team are our backbone that provides the competitive strength and edge. Our focus on quality, cost, testing, design & technology of our premier products ensures that we bring the best to the customer stables in a timely manner.

Research and Development Hub

Our state of the art research and development center at Kalol, certified by the Department of Scientific &Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India to design, develop and validate full clutch systems. The center has a well equipped R&D Office in the UK as well.

Global R&D Expertise

Our R&D facilities in India and UK play a key role in meeting our customers exacting demands by geography and operating cycles.

Advanced R&D Capabilities

Key capabilities at our R&D facilities include cutting-edge software and tools in drafting, 3D modeling, product lifecycle management, project management, clutch testing and analysis, sample development and ensure that our place in cemented in the minds of our customers.

Design and
Development

Innovative and Versatile Design & Development

SETCO's Design & Development team, built with top-tier talent, excels in creating products from the initial concept stage to final vehicle installation. With the ability to design components from 159 mm to 430 mm, SETCO meets a wide range of torque and RPM requirements. The team also pioneers alternative materials, ensuring the products are widely used in both domestic and export markets.

Comprehensive Expertise and Tailored Solutions

The range of expertise available covers a vast segment – Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Manufacturing, Assembly Automation, Logistics, etc. SETCO also undertakes reverse engineering to suit specific customer needs and designs test rigs to meet customer validation programs.

Confidential Collaboration and Customer-Centric Solutions

SETCO maintains absolute confidentiality in their interactions with customers and offers suggestions on vehicle installations not only for the betterment of the products but also for the customers.

Tools and
Techniques

SETCO deploys the following tools and techniques during its various stages of product design and development

Design for Assembly (DFA)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design for VAVE
Design FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
Design for Service and Recyclability
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

Testing

Testing is an integral part of product development, qualification, and evaluation of system performance. Even though computer simulation helps to eliminate some interaction steps, final practical steps remain a necessity and these are achieved through simulated test rigs.

The product validation is either as per LIPE test conditions or as per customer-specific test conditions.

The test engineers are experienced with defining test parameters, performing tests, processing test results, and making statistical evaluations.

SETCO has designed various test rigs for testing the ultimate product, and a few of the test rigs used for various parameters are listed below:

Performance test machines
- Disc Flex test rig
- Diaphragm spring load checking machine
- Disc Drag test machine
- Disc Hysteresis machine
- Cover Comprehensive test machine
- Inertia test rig
- Finger runout checking machine

Endurance test machines
- Disc Assembly Endurance test machine
- Cover Assembly Endurance test machine
- Cover Dynamic durability test machine
- Dynamometer test machine
- Burst test machine
Rapid prototyping
- Plastic 3D printer machine