2011 Model Rutgers Formula 1 Style Racecar
2012 Model Rutgers Formula 1 Style Racecar
Competing in Michigan
Solidworks model of car with composite features
Solidworks Chassis Model
Solidworks Model of Seat
Individual slices designed to form seat characteristics
Building a Mold
Using styrofoam slices and molding adhesives, the shape of the seat mold was extracted
First and second layer of fiber glass applied
to give support to the mold
Gel Coat used for easy removal of carbon fiber
Applying 3 layers of carbon fiber and vacuum sealing
Nose Mold
Vacuum bags were created and utilized to supply a uniform seal to the carbon fiber layout. The size and shape of the nose proved to be difficult to manage an air tight seal.
The molds used to make the final piece (located on the far left).
Fitting and measuring cutouts for finished piece
Solidworks model for steering wheel
FDM Machined (3D printed)
Solidworks drawing of intake
Section View of Solidworks model of intake
