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title: "Support Frame"
industry: "Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
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    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Plastic deformation via von Mises yield criterion (σ_vm = √(σ_x²+σ_y²-σ_xσ_y+3τ_xy²) ≥ σ_y), Euler buckling (P_cr = π²EI/(KL)²), high-cycle fatigue via Basquin's law (σ_a = σ_f'(2N_f)^b)"
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      trigger: "Corrosion-induced wall thickness reduction to &lt;2.5 mm from original 5.0 mm"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hot-dip galvanizing with 85 μm zinc coating per ASTM A123, cathodic protection at -0.85 V vs Cu/CuSO4"
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      trigger: "Resonant vibration at 1.8 Hz matching natural frequency of 3.2 m unsupported span"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Stiffener plates increasing natural frequency to 3.5 Hz, post-weld grinding to reduce stress concentration factor from 3.2 to 1.8"
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  cross-brace:
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# Industrial Specification: Support Frame

## 1. Technical Definition
Structural component providing stability and load-bearing support within finishing assembly systems

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-1500 kg static load, 0-500 kg dynamic load at 0.5-2.0 Hz vibration frequency**. Failure boundary: **Yield stress exceeding 250 MPa for steel AISI 1020, buckling at slenderness ratio &gt; 100 for column elements, fatigue failure at &gt;10^6 cycles at 300 MPa alternating stress**, Mechanism: **Plastic deformation via von Mises yield criterion (σ_vm = √(σ_x²+σ_y²-σ_xσ_y+3τ_xy²) ≥ σ_y), Euler buckling (P_cr = π²EI/(KL)²), high-cycle fatigue via Basquin's law (σ_a = σ_f'(2N_f)^b)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosion-induced wall thickness reduction to &lt;2.5 mm from original 5.0 mm | 8 | Localized buckling at stress concentration points under 800 kg load | Hot-dip galvanizing with 85 μm zinc coating per ASTM A123, cathodic protection at -0.85 V vs Cu/CuSO4 |
| Resonant vibration at 1.8 Hz matching natural frequency of 3.2 m unsupported span | 8 | Fatigue crack propagation from weld toe at stress intensity factor ΔK &gt; 15 MPa√m | Stiffener plates increasing natural frequency to 3.5 Hz, post-weld grinding to reduce stress concentration factor from 3.2 to 1.8 |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Vertical Column](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/vertical-column.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CNC Plasma Cutting System**, **Robotic Welding System**, **Industrial Powder Coating Line**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Assembly Fixtures, Industrial Conveyor Systems, Warehouse Storage Racking  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What are the main applications for these support frames in metal fabrication?
**A**: These support frames are primarily used in finishing assembly systems to provide structural stability and load-bearing support for components during manufacturing, assembly, and finishing processes in metal product fabrication.

### Q: What are the advantages of aluminum alloy versus structural steel for support frames?
**A**: Aluminum alloy offers lighter weight and corrosion resistance, ideal for applications where weight reduction is important. Structural steel provides maximum strength and durability for heavy-duty applications requiring superior load-bearing capacity.

### Q: Can these support frames be customized for specific assembly system requirements?
**A**: Yes, support frames can be custom fabricated with various configurations of cross braces, horizontal beams, mounting brackets, and vertical columns to meet specific dimensional, load capacity, and integration requirements for different finishing assembly systems.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Support Frame](https://cnfx.com/industry/fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing/product/support-frame)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SUPPORT_FRAME | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 20986e50
