FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN

THE GREAT CAR BODY DESIGN
(SOLID OBJECT PRINTER PRODUCT DESIGN)

Team Member Names    _______________  ________________  _________________   _______________

                 

1.  Use the car body designs illustrated in class for planning ideas.

2.  Design (in student teams) a car body to the following specifications:

      A. Keep all dimensions in proportion.

      B. Begin the body design by removing and adding material using features (cuts, protrusions, shell, etc.) demonstrated in the past classes.

      C. The final body design shape can not exceed the dimensions of the original design rectangle (0.625" wide X 2.375" long X 0.625" thick).

      D. The bottom of the vehicle must be flat.

      E.  The wheel and axle holes can not be redesigned or moved.

      F. All wheels (0.625" dia.) must touch or ride against flat body surfaces that are parallel to the wheel hubs.

     G.  Aesthetics - develop some free flowing lines.  Do not use a block type design.

     H.  The completed body design must contain a minimum of four (4) different feature types. One type must be either a blend or a sweep.

3.  Place the design on the screen (isometric) for evaluation.

4.  Create an STL file of the model.

5.  Create the print layout and review the 3-d printer preview.

6.  Have the instructor set up, demonstrate and execute the solid object print manufacturing process.

7.  Race the completed vehicle during a race competition.  The best race time for this design was ______.

NOTE: If the design object is not in proportion, is not of the proper appearance or is not properly oriented, the assignment will be considered not complete. A failing grade will be awarded.