Fender Design

FENDER DESIGN:

Aim: To design a front fender from the given skin data and the master section provided with Drip mounting, A-pillar, Sill, Bumper and Baffle (splash) Mounts.

A. Fender:

The car fender is a crucial part of the vehicle's bodywork. It is the panel that covers the wheel well and protects the vehicle's body from dirt, debris, and other external elements. Fenders are typically made of metal or plastic and are attached to the vehicle's body using various mounting points Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire.

B. Types of Fenders:

• Full Bumper Type
• Half Bumper Type

C. Master section data provided with Drip mounting, A-pillar, Sill, Bumper and Baffle (splash) Mounts.

D. Mountings:

1. Drip Area
2. A Pillar Mounting.
3. Wheel Arch Mounting.
4. Sill Mounting.
5. Bumper Mountings.

1. Drip Area:

The drip area is the most important mounting in a fender, it is the point where the fender has to be attached to the engine compartment.

2. A-pillar Mountings:

This mounting position is created for attaching the fender to A Pillar of the vehicle.

3. Wheel Arch Mounting:

4. Sill Mountings:

Sill mounting is created on the bottom portion of the fender for attaching to the sill

5. Bumper Mountings:

This mounting point is created for attaching the bumper to the fender. It should have enough strength to hold the bumper steadily.

Thickness of 0.75 is given to the body.

E. Conclusion:

Front fender is Desined According to the given skin data and the master section provided with Drip mounting, A-pillar, Sill, Bumper and Baffle (splash) Mounts.