RACK DESIGN and MAINTENANCE Don Bauer Associated Rack
RACK DESIGN and MAINTENANCE Don Bauer Associated Rack Corporation Chicago, IL
Introduction Equipment Manufacturers Dimensional Restrictions Weight Restrictions Part Presentation and Spacing Rack Material Manufacturing Techniques Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Optimized Designs Maintenance Selecting a Supplier
Rack Anatomy Hooks Spline Cross Bar Tips
Equipment Manufacturers • Automatic - Hoist - Return • Manual
Dimensional Restrictions • Overall Height • Width • Depth • Top of Part T. O. P. O. H. W
Weight Restrictions • Machine Capabilities - Limits of the Hoist and Structure • Operator Capabilities - Operator Limits and OSHA
Part Presentation • Proper Presentation to Allow Maximum Exposure • Proper Presentation to Allow Minimum Shading
Part Presentation (cont. ) • Position Parts to Minimize Solution Dragout • Position Parts to Minimize Air Pockets U U U
Rack Material
Rack Material
Manufacturing Techniques • Construction • Soldering • Replaceable tip Design
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields + - Auxiliary Anodes
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Robbers
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Robbers Cathode
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields/Mask
Optimized Design • Do Not Need a Rack for Each Part • Gather all Parts to be Finished • Identify Racking Location • Separate into Groups with Similar Racking • • Locations Separate into Similar Size Groups Design Tips to Hold Different Parts on one Rack
Ergonomics • Lifting Restraints • Minimize Squeeze Tips if Possible • Use Thin Gage Material if Squeeze Tips are Required • Rotate Workers
Maintenance • Do Your Rack Manufacturer a Favor • Proper Storage • Budget for Method of Storage • Keep Rack Capacity 100%
Selecting a Supplier • Look for a Company with a History of Successful Performance • Be Sure your Supplier Knows Your Process and Metal Finishing in General
Conclusion “The Right Start to a Perfect Finish”
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