Industrial Equipment Design / Fabrication Documentation
Custom Mobile Sheet Metal Drying Rack
Design documentation package
Project overview
Rogers Technical Design developed a custom mobile sheet metal drying rack from initial concept through final production documentation. The project required a functional, multi-tier storage and drying assembly incorporating perforated metal shelving, precision-cut structural members, mechanical connections, and industrial casters. RTD was responsible for the original concept, mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, technical drawings, and preparation of production-ready manufacturing files — and worked directly with the tube laser vendor, supplying the technical information needed to ensure the slots in the structural tubing were correctly positioned to accommodate the shelving system.
Design objectives
- Develop a functional multi-tier drying and storage assembly from an original concept
- Produce documentation a fabrication shop can manufacture from directly
- Coordinate slotting requirements with the tube laser vendor before cutting
Technical approach
- Original concept development and custom mechanical design
- 3D CAD modeling and full assembly development
- Detailed fabrication drawings with component dimensioning
- Production-ready manufacturing files and vendor technical support
Fabrication considerations
- Structural tubing slotted by the tube laser vendor to RTD's placement specifications
- Perforated shelving detailed as precision-cut flat parts
- Mechanical connections documented for straightforward assembly
- Design-for-manufacturing decisions made around the actual cutting process
Technical highlight
Designed for the machine. Not just the screen.
Beyond developing the assembly and fabrication drawings, RTD coordinated directly with the tube laser vendor to communicate the precise slotting requirements for the rack's structural tubing. This ensured the manufacturing files reflected the intended shelf placement and assembly geometry.
The result was a coordinated design package developed around the actual fabrication process, not simply a visual representation of the finished product.
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Component breakdown
C-01
Structural frame
Precision-cut tubing with vendor-cut slots
C-02
Perforated shelving
Multi-tier perforated metal shelves
C-03
Connections
Mechanical fasteners at frame joints
C-04
Mobile base
Industrial caster assembly
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