rack design and maintenance don bauer associated rack corporation chicago, il
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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
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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
RobbersCathode
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
Shields
Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields
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”