Nonstructural Tabs

For the 2022-2023 Baja competition season, I was responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of the nonstructural tabs. 

Summary

What:

• Affix non-structural components to the car

• e.g. body panels, seat, kill switches, driver restraints, fire extinguisher, etc

• Be as lightweight as possible

How:

• Designed with SolidWorks

• Matched geometry of chassis and mounting components

• Parts were laser cut and welded to frame

Result:

• Non-structural components mounted precisely and efficiently

Skill:  CAD Introduction

The nonstructural tabs served as a good introduction to CAD for me. This was my first design project with SolidWorks, and in designing and manufacturing the tabs, I learned how to design in large assemblies, create sheet metal parts, prepare manufacturing files, and make drawings. I learned a lot about designing around multiple parts in complex assemblies, as well as CAD best practices.