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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By combining our advanced laser cutting, press brake, and TIG welding technology, Manufacturing Designs of VA was able to successfully fabricate two coupling guards used within a pump/fluid handling system, while meeting a ±.010 of an inch precision tolerance. We first laser cut all components to shape from 14 gauge HRP&O steel sheet metal. We additionally cut logos into this sheet metal. We then TIG welded all components together and provided two 90 degree bends at the base of each unit for product stability.

Once the units were successfully built to print, we then deburred the coupling guards until they possessed a smooth, 1.5 millimeter finish. We finally applied a safety yellow powder coating to each product. Once completed, the coupling guards measured precisely 6.5 inches long and high, and 4 inches wide. The parts additionally weighed 2.32 pounds.

Manufacturing Designs of VA performed a variety of in-process inspections in order to ensure the high-quality of our products. First, we checked all measurements in flats. We then inspected the first bent unit and the first welded unit of each coupling guard. We also completed a final, comprehensive examination of the products before shipping the finished units to our buyer's facility. Fulfilling all customer product requirements, the coupling guards met with high client satisfaction.
Unit of Measure

Steel Coupling Guard Specifications

Product Description

 N/A This fabricated Coupling Guard is used within a Pump / Fluid Handling System

Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Laser Cutting
  • Laser Cut Components to Shape from Sheet Metal
  • Laser Cut Logo into Sheet Metal
Bending
  • 90º x 2
Welding
  • TIG
Deburring
  • Time Saver
  • Grinding to Finish
Powder Coating
  • Powder Coat Safety Yellow

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

 N/A Laser Press Brake TIG Welder

Overall Part Dimensions

 N/A Height : 6.50 in Length : 6.50 in Material Thickness : 14 Gage Width : 4.00 in

Tightest Tolerances

 N/A ±.010 in

Material Used

 N/A HRP&O Steel

Max Material Finish

 N/A 1.5mil

In Process Testing/Inspection Performed

 N/A Check First Bent Unit Check First Welded Unit Check Measurements in Flats Final Before Shipping

Estimated Part Weight

 N/A 2.32 lb

Industry for Use

 N/A Pump / Fluid Handling Systems

Quantity

 N/A 2

Standards Met

 N/A Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing

Product Name

 N/A Coupling Guard