Industrial Cable Rack Assembly for Fitness Equipment

This project involved the design and development of a heavy-duty cable rack assembly for commercial fitness equipment. The objective was to create a rigid, durable, and aesthetically refined structure capable of supporting multiple cable attachments while ensuring smooth operation, user safety, and long service life. The assembly was developed in SolidWorks using a fully parametric design approach, allowing efficient modifications and seamless integration with the overall fitness machine. The design emphasizes structural strength, manufacturability, and ease of assembly while maintaining a clean, modern appearance suitable for commercial gym environments. Key engineering considerations included proper load distribution, component alignment, manufacturable weldment design, and optimized hardware placement to simplify fabrication and assembly. Project Scope Complete 3D modeling of the cable rack assembly Weldment frame design using standard steel profiles Mounting bracket and support structure development Assembly design and interference verification Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Manufacturing-ready fabrication drawings Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation Software Used SolidWorks AutoCAD Deliverables Complete 3D assembly model Individual part models Fabrication and assembly drawings Weldment cut list Bill of Materials (BOM) STEP, PDF, and native SolidWorks files Skills Demonstrated Mechanical Design Product Development Fitness Equipment Design Weldment Design Structural Frame Design SolidWorks Assembly Design Manufacturing Drawings Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Bill of Materials (BOM)