KEVOS® Engineering Problem Assessment

Engineering problems. Clear next steps.

One defined engineering or manufacturing problem.A focused technical review.Practical recommendations.A clear way forward.

A$195Fixed-price remote assessmentGST applies where applicable. The exact amount payable is confirmed in writing before you pay.

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01 Problem
02 Analysis
03 Options
04 Recommendation

01The service

A focused engineering view, before a bigger commitment.

Not every manufacturing or mechanical design problem requires a major consulting engagement.

KEVOS® provides a practical, fixed-price remote assessment to help businesses understand a defined problem, review potential improvement options and identify the next step.

It suits manufacturers, fabricators, equipment builders and product businesses across Australia that need a mechanical design review, practical manufacturing problem solving, a jig and fixture assessment or a first view on manufacturing process improvement. KEVOS® is an engineering consultancy based in Sydney, and the assessment is delivered remotely anywhere in Australia.

1defined problem
30minute remote discussion
3improvement options, at most
1page PDF recommendation

02What you receive

Five things, for one fixed price.

Everything below is included in A$195. The assessment gives a preliminary view; it does not promise root-cause identification, certification or a guaranteed solution.

01
Problem understanding
Review of one clearly defined engineering or manufacturing problem.
02
Technical discussion
Up to 30 minutes of remote discussion to clarify the problem, the constraints and what has already been tried.
03
Preliminary technical review
Review of a limited amount of drawings, photographs or process information you supply.
- Preliminary observations
- Possible causes
- Relevant technical considerations
04
Improvement options
Up to three practical improvement options, where the available evidence permits.
05
Written recommendation
A professional one-page PDF that you can share with your team.
- Problem statement
- Information reviewed
- Preliminary findings
- Potential improvement options
- Recommended next action
- Assumptions and limitations
- Possible follow-on work

03Examples

What can we help you assess?

Eight common types of engineering and manufacturing problem. Choose one to see the information that helps and what a preliminary review might identify.

Example 01

Assembly alignment problems

Typical problem: Parts that need shims, force or re-drilling to fit, holes that do not line up, or assemblies that vary from one build to the next.
Information you can provide: Photographs of the assembly and the misalignment
Drawings of the mating parts
How the parts are located and fastened
How often it happens
What the preliminary review might identify: Whether location relies on clearance holes or edges rather than defined datums
Possible tolerance stack-up or distortion sources
Where a locating feature or a change of sequence could help
Potential next step: Measure a small sample of parts at the critical features, then a tolerance review or a fixture concept.

Example 02

Jig and fixture requirements

Typical problem: A part that is hard to hold, locate or repeat, set-ups that depend on operator skill, or a new job that needs a fixture.
Information you can provide: Part drawings or models
Photographs of the current set-up
The process and typical quantities
Features that are critical to tolerance
What the preliminary review might identify: Suitable locating and clamping principles
Which features to locate from
Likely loading, access and swarf or weld-spatter issues
Potential next step: A jig or fixture concept package, quoted separately.

Example 03

Manufacturing process difficulties

Typical problem: A step that causes rework, scrap, delays or inconsistent results.
Information you can provide: A description or sketch of the process flow
Photographs of the step
Examples of defects or rework
Any data you already record
What the preliminary review might identify: Where variation is most likely introduced
The questions that data should answer
Quick checks that separate possible causes
Potential next step: A short data-collection plan, a Process Improvement Review or a Factory Fix.

Example 04

Mechanical product modifications

Typical problem: A product change for a new requirement, a cost reduction, a supplier change or a recurring field issue.
Information you can provide: Current drawings or models
The reason for the change
Constraints such as interfaces, standards and volumes
What the preliminary review might identify: The interfaces and parts affected
Risks that need checking before the change
Design options worth developing
Potential next step: A scoped design and CAD update.

Example 05

CAD and drawing-related problems

Typical problem: Drawings that cause questions on the floor or from suppliers, models that are hard to change, or missing and out-of-date revisions.
Information you can provide: Example drawings or models
The questions or errors they cause
How revisions are currently controlled
What the preliminary review might identify: Missing dimensions, tolerances or datums
Ambiguous notes and views
Model structure and revision-control gaps
Potential next step: A Drawing and CAD Update.

Example 06

Design for manufacture challenges

Typical problem: Parts that are costly or difficult to make, inspect or assemble.
Information you can provide: Drawings or models
The manufacturing method and any supplier feedback
Typical quantities
What the preliminary review might identify: Features that drive cost or difficulty
Tolerance and material considerations
Alternative manufacturing methods to consider
Potential next step: A design-for-manufacture review as a quoted engagement.

Example 07

Production documentation improvements

Typical problem: Work instructions or procedures that are missing, out of date or not followed.
Information you can provide: Current documents
Photographs of the task
Who uses the documents and where
What the preliminary review might identify: Gaps and unclear steps
Missing quality checks
Formats that suit the shop floor
Potential next step: A Procedures and Work Instructions package.

Example 08

Repetitive manual assembly tasks

Typical problem: Assembly steps that are slow, awkward, error-prone or tiring when repeated many times.
Information you can provide: A short video or photographs of the task
Quantities per shift or per week
The parts involved
The main difficulty, as the operators describe it
What the preliminary review might identify: Handling and orientation issues
Mistake-proofing opportunities
Simple fixtures or tools to consider
Potential next step: A fixture or mistake-proofing concept, or a Factory Fix.

These are examples of the kind of problems that suit the assessment, not guaranteed outcomes. What a review can identify depends on the problem and the information available.

04How it works

Submit. Confirm. Pay. Book. Receive.

Twelve clear steps. Nothing is paid until KEVOS® confirms the problem suits the assessment, and nothing is booked until the calendar confirms it.

Phase 1
Explore and enquire
1. Step 1, You
  Visit
  Open this page.
2. Step 2, You
  Review
  Check the price, inclusions, exclusions and terms.
3. Step 3, You
  Enquire
  Submit the assessment enquiry. No payment is taken.
Phase 2
Confirm and pay
1. Step 4, KEVOS®
  Suitability check
  KEVOS® checks technical and commercial suitability and may ask for more information.
2. Step 5, KEVOS®
  Scope confirmed
  KEVOS® confirms the scope in writing and sends payment instructions.
  Payment is requested only after the scope is approved.
3. Step 6, You
  Payment
  You pay A$195 using the payment instructions provided.
4. Step 7, KEVOS®
  Payment verified
  KEVOS® verifies the payment before anything is booked.
Phase 3
Book and assess
1. Step 8, KEVOS®
  Booking instructions
  You receive instructions for booking the meeting.
2. Step 9, You
  Book
  Book a 30-minute remote meeting. It is confirmed when the calendar confirmation arrives.
  A booking exists only once the calendar confirmation arrives.
3. Step 10, KEVOS®
  Assessment
  The discussion and the preliminary technical review.
Phase 4
Recommend
1. Step 11, KEVOS®
  Report
  KEVOS® delivers the one-page PDF recommendation.
2. Step 12, You
  Next steps
  Request further engineering work if you choose. It is scoped and quoted separately.

05Sample report

See what the written recommendation looks like.

This sample is fictional. It shows the format only; it is not client work and contains no real engineering evidence. Final findings in every real report are prepared or reviewed by the responsible KEVOS® professional.

What the one-page PDF covers

Download the sample report PDF Download the service brochure PDF

Sample · fictional example

Engineering Problem Assessment

Reference: KEVOS-A-SAMPLE-001
Customer: Sample Manufacturing Co. (fictional)
Date: 16 October 2026

Problem description

A welded bracket does not seat consistently on its mounting plate during final assembly. Operators sometimes ream or slot the holes to fit the bolts, which adds time and varies between builds.

Information supplied

Three photographs of the bracket fitted to the plate (fictional sample)
PDF drawing of the bracket, revision B (fictional sample)
Operator description of the assembly sequence

Preliminary observations

Both mounting holes are dimensioned from the bracket edges rather than from a common datum.
The holes are drilled before welding, and the photographs suggest some distortion near the weld.
No locating feature controls the bracket’s position on the plate before the bolts go in.

Possible contributing factors

Weld distortion moving the hole positions
Tolerance stack-up between edge-referenced holes
Assembly sequence that relies on the bolts to locate the part

Improvement options

Weld fixture with locating pins. Hold the hole positions during welding so distortion cannot move them.
Datum-referenced positional tolerance. Dimension both holes from one datum and make one hole a slot to absorb the remaining variation.
Drill after welding. Move hole drilling or reaming to after welding, if cost and access allow.

Recommended next step

Measure the hole positions on ten brackets before and after welding to confirm whether distortion or the drawing tolerances dominate, then develop the matching option.

Additional verification needed

Hole-position measurements on a sample of parts
Check of the plate’s own hole positions
Confirmation of the weld sequence used

Assumptions and limitations

Based only on the information supplied and a 30-minute discussion; no parts were inspected.
Findings are preliminary and are not certification or design sign-off.
Options need verification before implementation.

Possible follow-on work: Jig or Fixture Concept Package, or a Drawing and CAD Update.

06Price and conditions

Engineering Problem Assessment

A$195

Fixed-price remote assessment, one defined problem

One defined problem
Up to 30 minutes of remote technical discussion
Preliminary review of supplied information
Up to three improvement options
One-page PDF recommendation

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GST applies where applicable. The exact amount payable is confirmed in writing before you pay. No payment is taken through this website.

Price, exclusions and conditions, before you enquire.

Not included

Physical inspection
Site visits
Detailed CAD modelling
Manufacturing drawings
Prototypes
Testing
Formal certification
Regulated design sign-off
Guaranteed root-cause identification
Guaranteed savings
Detailed implementation work

Further engineering services require separate scoping and a written quote.

Conditions

One defined problem: The A$195 assessment covers one defined problem only. Related or additional problems need a separate assessment or a quote.
A preliminary desktop assessment: It is a remote, preliminary engineering assessment based on the information you supply and the discussion. Findings depend on that information and are not a guarantee of a solution.
Payment after approval: Nothing is paid through this website. KEVOS® requests payment only after confirming in writing that the problem is suitable and the scope is agreed. The fee is payable in full before the meeting is booked.
Rescheduling: You can reschedule the meeting at no cost by giving at least one business day’s notice.
Cancellation and refunds: Cancel before the meeting for a full refund. If KEVOS® decides after payment that the problem cannot be assessed within this scope, it will tell you and refund the fee in full.
Further work: Any further engineering services require separate scoping and a written quote. There is no obligation to proceed.
Your rights: Nothing in these conditions excludes, restricts or modifies rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law.

These conditions form part of the website terms. Read how enquiry information is handled in the privacy policy.

07Choosing

Assessment or Factory Fix?

Start small when you need a view and a next step. Go further when the problem is known to be worth solving now.

A$195 · fixed

Engineering Problem Assessment

You have one defined problem and want an engineering view before committing to a larger engagement.
You want to know the likely causes, the options and a sensible next step.
Remote discussion of photographs, drawings or process information is enough to start.

Request an Assessment

From A$990 · scoped

KEVOS® Factory Fix

The problem is known to be worth solving now and needs more than a preliminary view.
You want current-state analysis, a prioritised action plan and a supporting document.
Discussion with the people involved, or a site visit, is likely to be needed.

Explore Factory Fix

Already know what you need, such as drawings, a fixture concept or work instructions? Request a free quote instead. Request a Free Quote.

09Questions

Assessment questions.

When do I pay?

Only after KEVOS® has reviewed your enquiry and confirmed in writing that the problem suits the fixed-price assessment. Payment instructions are sent with that confirmation. Nothing is charged through this website.

What if my problem is not suitable?

KEVOS® will tell you, and there is no charge. Where it helps, you will be told what kind of work or specialist would suit the problem better, or offered a quote.

Can I send drawings and photographs?

Yes, after KEVOS® replies. The enquiry form only asks what you can provide. Please do not paste confidential information into the form, and only share material you are entitled to share. A confidentiality agreement can be arranged first if you need one.

Will the assessment find the root cause?

Not necessarily. It is a preliminary review. It identifies possible causes, the technical considerations and the checks that would confirm or rule them out, but it cannot guarantee root-cause identification without measurement, inspection or testing.

Is a site visit included?

No. The assessment is fully remote. If a visit, measurement or hands-on work is needed, it can be scoped and quoted separately.

Is the report certified engineering advice?

No. The assessment is not formal certification or regulated design sign-off. Work that legally requires a registered engineer or certifier needs an appropriately qualified professional.

How long does it take?

The meeting takes up to 30 minutes. The expected delivery date for the one-page PDF is confirmed with the scope, before you pay.

Do I have to buy further work?

No. The recommendation may suggest follow-on work, but any further engineering is optional, scoped separately and quoted in writing.

One problem. A clear next step.

Describe the problem. KEVOS® confirms whether it suits the A$195 assessment before anything is paid or booked.

Request an Assessment

Engineering problems. Clear next steps.

A focused engineering view, before a bigger commitment.

Five things, for one fixed price.

Problem understanding

Technical discussion

Preliminary technical review

Improvement options

Written recommendation

What can we help you assess?

Assembly alignment problems

Jig and fixture requirements

Manufacturing process difficulties

Mechanical product modifications

CAD and drawing-related problems

Design for manufacture challenges

Production documentation improvements

Repetitive manual assembly tasks

Submit. Confirm. Pay. Book. Receive.

Explore and enquire

Confirm and pay

Book and assess

Recommend

See what the written recommendation looks like.

Problem description

Information supplied

Preliminary observations

Possible contributing factors

Improvement options

Recommended next step

Additional verification needed

Assumptions and limitations

Price, exclusions and conditions, before you enquire.

Not included

Conditions

Assessment or Factory Fix?

Engineering Problem Assessment

KEVOS® Factory Fix

Request an assessment.

Assessment questions.

Take the assessment with you.

One problem. A clear next step.