Scope:
The scope was to design a sheet metal enclosure for a load planner assembly.
Why APA?
APA is working as an extended design team of this particular client for close to a decade.
Design process:
● Understanding the components required in the load planner assembly.
● Designing the planner assembly aesthetically.
● Assembling the Printer, Battery, TV monitor, barcode reader and other components with necessary clearance with proper ergonomics.
● Adding insulation panel & weather strip for necessary access areas.
● Adding doors in the necessary access areas.
● Using the self-clinching nuts, low profile head nuts, self-clinching threaded studs, quarter-turn fasteners for mounting instead of welding.
● Preparing assembly drawings, sheet metal manufacturing drawings along with bill of Materials
Value delivered:
● Avoiding complex Design - Designed the parts with simple bends to avoid difficulties during assembly
● Reducing manufacturing cost - Designed most of the features/parts as symmetrical wherever it is possible thus reduced the manufacturing cost.
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