Design and implementation of a robust, versatile pallet adapted to the customer's needs
A company in the automotive sector commissioned us to design a new handling system dedicated to the transport of mechanical joints and half-joints. The main request was to make thermoformed plastic pallets that could stably accommodate eight different types of components without the risk of bumping or denting, while at the same time being stackable to optimize logistics space.
PROJECT DETAILS
Client: Automotive company
Execution: CAD design
Dimensions: 80 x 50 x 12 cm (w x d x h)
Year: 2020
The need for a universal pallet required careful analysis of the geometries of the various joints, each characterized by specific shapes and bearing points. Using CAD design with SolidWorks, it was possible to evaluate overall dimensions, sensitive zones and positioning configurations, modeling housing locations capable of uniquely and stably constraining each part. At the same time, the reinforcements necessary to ensure pallet rigidity and geometries that allowstacking without interference were integrated into the design.
Once the definition of the pallet was finished, the work focused on the design of the mold intended for thermoforming, taking care of thicknesses, draft factors and technical details necessary for the production process. The entire digital flow made it possible to move from simulation to fabrication with precision.
The result is a robust, versatile pallet that is perfectly tailored to customer needs, capable of protecting mechanical components with very different shapes and improving the efficiency of logistics management.