Data Center Security Mesh Cage Design | Soildworks

Project OverviewThis project involves the complete mechanical design, assembly mapping, and detailed manufacturing documentation for an industrial-grade Data Centre Security Mesh Cage with a Hinged Access Gate. Designed for high-security environments, the structure features a modular, rectangular-bay layout engineered from carbon steel sheet metal and structural hollow sections (SHS) to ensure maximum physical protection for server racks and IT infrastructure.Key Contributions & Engineering DeliverablesComprehensive 2D Drawing Package: Authored a complete 15-sheet production drawing set featuring third-angle projections, detailed section views (Section B-B), and high-resolution isometric views for assembly guidance.Detailed Manufacturing Documentation: Engineered precise flat pattern layouts for CNC turret punch/laser cutting machines, specifying exact bend radii, degree markers (e.g., UP/DOWN 90°), and micro-tolerances down to ±0.5mm.BOM & Component Sourcing: Developed an itemized Bill of Materials (BOM) mapping out all raw parts, including post assemblies, specific mesh panel widths (1000W, 1400W, 1500W), and standardized structural fasteners.Design Optimization: Simulated and calculated an approximate system mass of 679.2 kg to ensure structural stability against concrete flooring using heavy-duty steel wedge anchors.Technical Specs & Tools UsedSoftware: SolidWorks (3D Modelling, Assembly, & 2D Detailing)Materials Specified: 1023 Carbon Steel Sheet (SS), 50×50×4.0mm SHSStandards Applied: Structural Fabrication, Machining, and Angular Tolerancing standards