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Auto OEM: Work in Process Steel Rack

    • Auto OEM: Work in Process Steel Rack

    • Loyal customer since 2010
    •  300+ projects
    • Paid 25% more for prototype but then able to reduce number of racks by half

    • INDUSTRY

      Automotive (Tier one to OEM)

    • THE "ASK"

      Katayama America Co., Inc. (KACI) requested a rack to transport a very long part in-house. They needed the ability to stack three racks on top of one another when loading because of space constraints.

    • HOW IT'S USED

      Carry vehicle door components.

    • UNIQUE ABOUT THE SPECS

      After evaluating the customer’s concept, we determined the rack was not structurally adequate to hold the specified load.  We redesigned the rack using Autodesk Inventor™ with stress analysis to determine proper material size and weight.

       

      We specified re-enforcements of stacking points, proper fork truck pickup points, caster sizes and material to be used--making the rack safer. They were able to stack more racks to save floor space with the additional casters and the type added. Overall, our recommendations made it a lot easier and safer to move the rack by hand.

    • HOW WE HELPED THE CUSTOMER

      Even though they paid 25% more for the rack than initially planned, they only ended up needing half the racks.

    • CAPABILITES

      • Prototype
      • Short-Run

    • STEPS

      1. Confirm Scope
      2. "Go & See" Daily Application 
      3. 3D Model
      4. Confirm Design
      5. Manufacture Prints
      6. Saw Cut
      7. Plasma Burn
      8. Weld
      9. Paint
      10. Stencil Safety Warning
      11. Prototype Evaluation

    • TYPE OF STANDARD RACKING

      >> Work in Process Steel Rack

    • WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

      "[Valence] has always been a company that can design innovative solutions for material handling needs. They are competitive in their fabrication  costs and dependable on their deliveries."


      - Materials Manager,

      Katayama America Co

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