Mechanical Designs of Virginia, Inc.
Mechanical Designs of Virginia, Inc.
25582 Jeb Stuart Hwy.
Stuart, VA 24171
Phone: 276.694.7442
Fax: 276.694.7088
E-Mail: sales@mechanicaldesigns.com
Website: www.mechanicaldesigns.com
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Recently, a food industry client contracted Mechanical Designs of VA to fabricate an outer tank wrap used within a grease removal unit. Meeting tolerances as low as ±.015 of an inch, with an angular tolerance of +0º/-2º, we combined our laser cutting and TIG welding technology to build this component, based on a customer supplied 2D print.

To begin this project, we first laser cut all components to shape from sheet metal, and then bent the material based on client requirements. We first made a 90º main bend and then created 4 additional 90º bends over sides. We finally TIG welded all tank wrap components together, including joining all latches onto the outside of the unit. After manufacturing was complete, we deburred the completed product, giving it a #3 bright material finish.

Constructed from 24 gauge 304 stainless steel, the tank wrap measured 25.6 inches long, 17.6 inches wide, and 10.1 inches high. The part also weighed 2.32 pounds. In order to ensure the tank wrap met precise client requirements, we performed a variety of product inspections. Testing included checking the first unit in flat, examining the first bent, and inspecting the latch after installation.

Successfully manufacturing this product to meet exact print specifications, our tank wrap fulfilled all client expectations for design and quality.
Unit of Measure

Carbon Steel Mounting Bracket Specifications

Product Description

 N/A This fabricated Outer Tank Wrap is used within a grease removal unit.

Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Laser Cutting
  • Laser Cut Components to Shape from Sheet Metal
Bending
  • 90º Main Bend
  • Bend over Sides 90º x 4
Welding
  • TIG
  • Weld Latches onto Outside
Deburring
  • Time Saver

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

 N/A Laser Press Brake TIG Welder

Overall Part Dimensions

 N/A Height : 10.100 in Length : 25.600 in Material Thickness : 24 Gage Width : 17.600 in

Tightest Tolerances

 N/A +0º/-2º ±.015 in

Material Used

 N/A 304 Stainless Steel

Material Finish

 N/A #3 Bright

In Process Testing/Inspection Performed

 N/A Check After Latch Installation Check First Bent Unit Check First Unit in Flat

Estimated Part Weight

 N/A 2.32 lb

Industry for Use

 N/A Food

Standards Met

 N/A Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing

Product Name

 N/A Tank Wrap