Comparison between Nissan Magnite, Tata Punch, Renault Kiger and Hyundai i20 Introduction According to the requirements given in the question, the models taken for benchmarking are Nissan Magnite XL Turbo, Tata Punch Camo Rhythm Adventure AMT, Renault Kiger (O) MT and Hyundai i20 Sportz 1.2 MT. All these models are very…

Under-body Coating Undercoating is a type of defensive layer that is applied to the undercarriage of vehicles. These sections are close to significant deterioration all the time. It is not uncommon for drivers to neglect to pick up on destruction until a lot of time has gone by and it is too late. Driving is a process…

Design of Hood A car hood, also referred to as a “bonnet” in some countries, is the hinged cover that rests over the engine bay of a front-engine vehicle. The car hood protects the engine and connected parts from the elements while providing easy access for repairs and maintenance. The first important criteria that should…

Section Modulus Section Modulus is a geometric property used to calculate the bending stresses in a structural member. Mathematically, it is defined as the ratio of the moment of inertia of a section about its centroidal axis and to the distance of the extreme layer from the neutral axis.   Section modulus is a direct…

Fender Wheel Arch Challenge Various standards that are widely adopted for the design of fender wheel arch are Japan standard, European Standard and US Standard. These requirements are mainly enforced to ensure the safety of pedestrians and also the vehicles itself because during the run, the wheel does a lot of chipping…

Fender Design   Fender Fender is the part of an automobile (vehicle body) that frames a wheel well (the fender underside). Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tyre. During the rotation of the tyre, stones and other similar…

Roof Design Introduction An automobile roof or car top is the portion of an automobile that sits above the passenger compartment, protecting the vehicle occupants from sun, wind, rain, and other external elements. As seen from outside, it is not just a single panel with a specified thickness. It has got reinforcements…

Design of Backdoor   Aim To design the backdoor of a car using the given class A surface.   Introduction Backdoor or tailgate is a door, located at the rear of the car, which provides access to the luggage compartment. They are hinged to the body and operated manually or electrically according to the car model.…

                                                       Week 7 Challenge - Assembly workbench In this challenge the assembly drawings of Quick Return mechanism and CV joint are created along with 2D drawings of each parts and the whole assembly by following proper constraints. Quick Return Mechanism-procedure The design…

BASE BRACKET DESIGN CHALLENGE In this exercise, a base bracket is designed using the given class A surface. Fig 1. Class A Surface.   Creation of Tooling Axis Tooling axis is the direction in which the the motion of the core or cavity takes place. After ensuring there are no gaps in the class A surface, it was determined…

SWITCH BEZEL DESIGN CHALLENGE In this challenge, a switch bezel is designed using the given class A surface and a draft analysis is also done for the design.  Switch bezels in car are parts which contains switches and controls for different functions like window control, door lock/unlock, media controls etc. Fig 1. Class…

                                                                  BUMPER DESIGN In this challenge, a Bumper is designed using the given class A surface and performed draft analysis for the same.   Fig 1. Class A Surface. The given class A surface is checked for irregularities and gaps initially and found the surface is…

                                    ATTACHMENT FEATURE CREATION - RIBS AND SCREW BOSS From the given Class A surface, the component should be created as a closed body. Along with that, ribs and screw boss should also be attached to the body as per the design rules for them. Fig 1. Class A Surface. The given Class A surface…

                                          ATTACHMENT FEATURE CREATION - DOG HOUSE   In this exercise, a portion of door trim is designed using the given Class A surface and Dog House is designed for the door trim, considering the design requirements.   Dog House Dog House is a feature used in plastics that helps to avoid…

                    DOOR TRIM LOWER WITH ENGINEERING FEATURES - HEAT STAKES AND LOCATORS In this project, a door trim lower plastic component is created using the given Class A surface. On the surface created, Heat Stakes and Locators were added by considering the design…

                                                    A PILLAR DESIGN WITH MASTER SECTION   In this project, an A pillar plastic body is created using the given Class A surface. A dog house…

                                                      FINAL PROJECT - DOOR TRIM LOWER PANEL   Aim  The aim of the project is to create a CAD model for the door trim panel using…

                                                                                   BUTTERFLY VALVE ASSEMBLY AND…