Designer's Resource

  • Sizing

    Online and Offline Unit Sizing

    sizing.phdinc.com

    This software provides accurate sizing of most PHD products. Users can input the application data and the software will aid in finding a product that will meet their requirements. Save time by calculating properly sized units.

    • Automatic unit conversion- imperial or metric
    • On-the-fly calculations
    • Run from web or local version available
    View Sizing Tools View in E-Tools PDF
  • CAD

    CAD Configurator

    cad.phdinc.com

    This popular design tool enables the designer to configure an actuator and request CAD models via PHD’s website. PHD’s CAD Configurator lets the designer configure only accurate part numbers. Features and options such as stroke, shocks, switches and mountings are represented in the geometry. PHD’s CAD models are available in most popular CAD formats. It’s PHD’s commitment to be able to speak your native language, whether it’s AutoCad®,Inventor®, Unigraphics®, Solidworks®, Solidedge®, Catia®, Pro-E®, and IDEAS® as well as many others.

    • Select from all the Native and Neutral most popular CAD Formats
    • Download CAD models directly from your browser or have them emailed
    • Graphical Configurator ensures that a proper PHD part number is generated and handles compatibility in real-time
    View CAD Configurator View in E-Tools PDF
  • Learn

    Animations/Graphics

    learn.phdinc.com

    At the Learn site, you will find product videos, animated application design examples, and guided tours of our e-tools design software. All of the latest animations are updated to the home page.

    View Learn Site View in E-Tools PDF
  • CV-SCFM

    CV/SCFM Calculator

    calculator.phdinc.com

    This standalone application calculates the Cv and SCFM which supply the airflow ratings that PHD actuators use.

    View Calculator
  • CV-SCFM

    Design Process Guide

    design.phdinc.com

    Shorten Your Design Process – This is an interactive guide that breaks down a typical design process into seven easy steps. Each step details what electronic tools are available to make the design process faster, easier and more productive. These tools can assist in the reduction of project costs and in the shortening of the design processes.

    Typical design process steps are:
    Step 1 - Initial Design and Specification
    Step 2 - Engineering Requirements
    Step 3 - Concept Design
    Step 4 - Quote
    Step 5 - Detail Design
    Step 6 - Purchase
    Step 7 - Build/Deliver

    This interactive guide may be viewed online or downloaded.
    View Design Process Guide
  • CV-SCFM

    Unit Conversion

    Unit Conversion

    Unit Conversion Calculator for:

    *acceleration *area *charge *force *inertia *length *light

    *mass *power *pressure *temp *torque *velocity *voltage

    *volume *work/energy
    View Unit Conversion