Meridian Automotive Design: CAD/CAM Case Studies

Description

This program looks at two examples of innovative automotive design that were created with the help of computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM). In part one, a design student who won the prestigious Transportation Design Forum award for his “Tribe Car” explains how he invented the vehicle with CAD/CAM software. In part two, a Drew Price Engineering manager describes the development process behind DPE’s go-kart fuel tank, highlighting the advantages of using CAD/CAM instead of paper. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (33 minutes)

Segments in this Video

• CAD/CAM Case Studies: Tribe Car (01:35) A young man designs a car for the Aboriginals in Australia. He follows nine protocols in the process.
• Concept Generation (01:37) A design student shows how his innovative car project evolved.
• Presenting Design Options (01:27) In the process of designing an innovative automobile, the designer interviews potential end users. Each developing concept of the design process is ranked against the objectives set in the beginning of the project.
• Development of the Chosen Concept/Detailed Sketches (07:01) A car designer shows viewers his evolving design sketches. We see the quarter-sized model of the 'tribe car'. He describes and illustrates how separate cars would interface. Detailed sketches show, for example, how seat material would be utilized.
• CAD Sketches/Developing a Model (03:53) CAD sketches shows details of the designer's concepts. The designer's next step was to develop a quarter-sized model for his innovative automobile. He describes and illustrates this process. His design won him first place in the Transportation Design Forum.
• Go Kart Fuel Tank (03:20) A Drew Price Engineering manager describes the development process behind DPE’s go-kart fuel tank. He was instrumental in shifting to CAD/CAM technology.
• Design Model (01:11) The design brief includes the objectives of the project. We learn about the evolution of the design model for the fuel tank. The foam model is fitted into the go-kart.
• CAD/CAM Foam Model (08:42) We watch as CAD/Cam operations create the foam model of the fuel tank.
• Ergonomics/Design Pattern (01:28) We learn the definition of ergonomics as well as what ergonomics can provide such as increased comfort, reduce injury, and maximize work output. From a wood pattern, the toolmaker makes a cast mold from which a die is made, and an external service makes the plastic fuel tank.
• Finished Product (01:24) We see the finished fuel tank with its additional components and graphics.

Length: 33 minutes

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