Design of Cabs for Construction Machinery
From concept to series production of cabs for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway maintenance vehicles, and special vehicles
CAB Design
From feasibility assessment to production
We work both to previously defined specifications, ensuring they are followed to the smallest detail, and through co-design with the customer to develop new solutions for vehicles. We guide the customer through every step of the journey: from the feasibility study and analysis of requirements and technical restrictions, through to the quotation with transparent proposals and guaranteed timeframes, and internal prototyping with support for regulatory testing. The process concludes with the pre-series engineering, which translates the specifications into a design which can be industrialized and is ready for series production.
Types of Cabs and Levels of Supply
The design can involve different levels of supply: from individual structural or functional components to partially finished cabs, right through to complete, customized cabs ready for installation on the vehicle. This flexibility allows us to adapt to any requirement and offer effective solutions both to requests with short timeframes and complex, long-term projects.
Integration of Glass as a Distinctive Element
The glass is a key element in the cab design. On request, we incorporate the design of the panes of glass directly in the cab design, developing customized solutions in terms of shape, curves, surface treatment and strength specifications. This approach guarantees maximum visibility, safety and ergonomics for the operator.
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An integrated and collaborative process
The New Product Development process is structured in three main phases: quotation, prototyping, and pre-series. Each phase involves multidisciplinary teams and the supervision of the project manager. This integrated approach guarantees that every output is complete and that the information required for the following phase is always traceable and shared.
Design Tools and Expertise
We have an internal technical department, which every year dedicates over 12,500 hours to research and detailed design.
The use of advanced finite elements modeling (FEM) software integrated with solid modeling (CREO) allows us to design every detail with maximum precision, supported by the Windchill PDM/PLM system for structured management of technical documentation. We have designed 73 new monocoque cab models in the last 20 years, totaling 574 variants, in partnership with our internal production departments and with customers’ R&D departments.
Ergonomics, Safety and Certifications
The operator takes center stage during our design process: safety, ergonomics, visibility, and comfort guide every design choice. FEM simulations allow the cab strength to be certified in the event of roll-over (ROPS) and falling objects (FOPS). On request, prototypes can also undergo destructive testing, carried out in-house or by accredited laboratories. We are also able to develop projects which comply with specific directives, such as EN 15085-2 for the design and manufacture of railway vehicles.
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FAQ
The design follows a structured path which starts out with the feasibility study, moves on to quotation, then prototyping, and concludes with the pre-series engineering, in order to ensure secure start-up of series production.
Internal prototyping allows the creation of a physical model of the cab, which is useful for testing technical solutions, verifying the ergonomics and safety, and supporting regulatory testing. This step allows validation of the design before series production.
We use advanced software such as CREO for 3D modeling, and Windchill PDM/PLM for document management.
Designing a safe cab involves the use of finite elements modeling (FEM), which allows the cab’s resistance to roll-over (ROPS) and falling objects (FOPS) to be verified.
Yes, Forghieri can support customers through complete development of a new cab, using a co-design process or starting out from defined specifications.
Yes, our offering is flexible: we can design individual components, partially completed cabs, or complete cabs ready for installation on the vehicle.
The glass is designed as an integral part of the cab, when required by the customer's specifications. This integration ensures maximum consistency with the structure, and the best visibility and safety.
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