Sanford Lab Homestake Gold Mine Visitors Center
The Sanford Lab Homestake Gold Mine Visitor Center was designed to chronicle the history of what was at one time the largest gold mine in North America. An integral part of the Architect’s design was a “Reader Rail” that was both conical and elliptical in its configuration.
Maloya was awarded the reader rail project based on their extensive experience in the Design/Build process. Maloya was able to solve the complex geometry challenges associated with both the conical and elliptical aspects of the Architect’s design vision. Unique fixtures had to be designed to insure that during final assembly all of the fabricated components came together in perfect alignment.
CLIENT:
Sanford Lab Homestake Gold Mine Visitors Center
ARCHITECT:
SITU
LOCATION:
Lead, South Dakota
DIVISION:
Architectural / Complex Projects
INDUSTRY:
Architectural
SOLUTIONS USED:
Design Assist, CNC Laser Technologies, CNC Bending & Forming, MIG & TIG Welding, Assembly, Finishing, Quality Assurance
CHALLENGE
Elliptical conical complex shape.
Deliciated structure which wouldn’t allow for constrained shape.
OUR SOLUTIONS
Broken into individual section and bumped into shape.
Fixtured developed to measure so the panels could be precisely form into tolerance.
Maloya
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