Adjustable Deck-Support System Design Review
Prototype Printing for the Construction Industry
An established, growth-oriented manufacturer serving the commercial and municipal facilities sectors recently contacted Nelson Miller Group for assistance in bringing an all-new design for an adjustable exterior decking support system to market. This system is intended to be used on rooftops and large open-air plaza locations to serve as a leveling platform on uneven surfaces that will then be fitted with a variety of durable, flat, walkable surface panels.
This client was considering a number of individual draft designs for a critical adapter component, but was not entirely sure which one would provide for the greatest balance between durability, interchangeability and cost-effectiveness.
Collaboration between the client and our Technical Services and Tooling staff to review design-for-manufacturability considerations was followed with Nelson Miller Group putting our in-house Stratsys Fortus 250mc 3-D Prototype Printing system to work.
Within 24 hours from design approval, Nelson Miller Group provided:
- Multiple physical samples produced in ABS resin based on each of the adapter designs under consideration for form, fit and function testing purposes, and,
- Peace of mind derived from the concept proof-of-design test results prior to making funding commitments to fabricate new injection molding production tooling.
