FENDER DESIGN
FRONT FENDER
Following are the important steps to be considered for designing front fender
- INTERFACE WITH VEHICLE BODY: Fender should maintain a five-point contact on the vehicle body. They are
- DRIP AREA
- BUMPER
- SILL
- BODY
- A-PILLAR
Also, the necessary provision is provided on the wheel arch to install baffles.
2. Below shown dimensions must be maintained, 200mm represents the distance from the engine cowl, while the 150mm
is from the front of the head lamp. These dimensions have to be ensured for proper fitting of the fender when assembled to the vehicle.
3. Drip area flange has to be designed such that it obscures the hardware that is used to mount the fender to the vehicle body. This ensures improved aesthetic of the vehicle.
4. Relief for the sheet metal to be provided wherever necessary in order to make it easy for manufacturing.
Attached below is the model of fender designed based on the surface shared.