Hood design-Week 2

Hood Outer Panel is a Class A surface. Its should looks (Aesthetic) Highly surface Finished or Stylish.

Hood Inner Panel is Support the Class A surface from inside and also strenthen.

Function Of Hood

• to cover the engine.
• And also consider as a safety for Pedistrian Head Impact Zone

Types of Hood Stay

• Support Rod 
• Gas Stay Rod

Master Section

Master Section is used for reference purpose.

Hemming

Hemming is a process of joining two components together (Hood Outer Panel & Hood Inner Panel) at corner side.

Design Considerations in Hood for Better Pedestrian Rating

Wrap around Hood

Side reference line at an angle of 45 degree touching the fender called Wrap around hood.

Inlaid Hood

Side reference line at an angle of 45 degree touches the hood called Inlaid hood.

NCAP (New Car Assesment Program)

Head Impact :- 1) Child Head Impact  2) Adult Head Impact

Mastic Seal

Mastic sealent used for to join two parts together in Automobile.

Hood Inner Panel

Hood Outer Panel

Hemming

 

Hemming Relief

Hinge

Striker

Hood Striker Direction

Manufacturing Process

• Emboss
• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Punching