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Redesign of Manufacturing Work Platform

Company: TMP Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Tafco manufactures custom walk-in coolers, freezers, and insulated panels used in industries like pharmaceuticals, military, and food service. Our foam-in-place urethane panels offer excellent thermal performance but are challenging to produce due to the size and complexity of the molds. During production, workers spray foam into large molds positioned several feet off the ground. A previous capstone team built a platform to help workers reach the mold opening, but the current design has limitations. It’s too short, lacks flexibility, and doesn’t fully support safe access across the mold surface. This project involves redesigning the platform to improve ergonomics and safety. Key goals include: 1) increasing platform height; 2) adding a side-to-side adjustable ladder for mold access; and 3) designing a stowable ladder system to keep the platform clear when not in use. Deliverables include engineering analysis, CAD models, and a functional prototype to be tested on-site.