Week 1:- Introduction to BiW and Fixtures Challenge

Q1- What are the drawing template? Drawing templates are the files of frame and title blocks which convey the design information that are used to generate 2D drawing from 3D part. Neat and detailed drawing templates convey more information from designer to manufacturer so we can avoid misunderstanding and make a very effective…

AIM: Perform 3D finish for all units of assembly design. Create Rough locators for assembly. 3D- FINISHING 3D finish is a process where the design is being completely finish and to be ready for final simulation and 2D detailing. While finishing the design the nominality is checked which ensures the easy assembly of all…

Q1- What do you understand by the 3D finish process? Ans - It is the process of making fixture ready for 2-D detailing and simulation. Steps followed while doing 3D finish: Holes concentricity and hole sizes should be ensured. Gaps or clearance is maintained between different units to ensure proper working. Fasteners are…

AIM : a)- Design the base unit for the units designed for the above challenges with all the weldments for the given car panel. b)- Design all the other remaining units required for this fixture assembly. BASE UNIT: It is a unit designed to mount all other units like clamp units, pin units , rest units etc. of the tool…

Q1- What is the base unit? what are the typical parts of the base unit? Ans- A Base unit is the unit designed to mount all the other units ( Clamp unit, Pin unit, Rest unit etc.) of the tool also other parts necessary for a tool like pneumatic valve box, trunking cable path will also be mounted on to a base unit. PARTS…

AIM: Design two different types of swivel clamp unit and one swivel clamp _pin unit for the given car panel using CATIA SOFTWARE. SWIVEL CYLINDER CLAMP UNIT : It is a unit to hold the car panel using Mylars which exerts force on the car panel by means of swivel cylinder PARTS OF SWIVEL CYLINDER CLAMP UNIT 1- Mylars : …

AIM- To design two different types of riser and three different types of power clamp units in CATIA for given panel. GIVEN :  Panel consists of  1 yellow panel 2 orange panel 2 blue panel We have to design the rest unit to support the yellow panel and power clamp unit to support the orange and blue panel. Clamp…

 AIM: Designing of the fixed pin unit and retractable pin unit for fixing of panel using CATIA SOFTWARE. THEORY OF PIN: Pin unit consists of Pin, Pin retainer, L Block, Shims, Blade and Riser. Further it is classified into two types: a)- Fixed Pin unit. b)- Retractable pin unit. 1- Pin: It is used to fix the car panel…

Q1 What is design methodologies? Various design methodologies is nothing but the steps followed during the concept designing stages of fixture design. Design methodology is divided into four sub categories: Purchase Order. Inputs from Customer. Percentage Completion Criteria. Design Output Purchase order : A purchase order…

1-PROCESS EXECUTION ACTIVITY RFQ Received: A request for quote (RFQ), also known as an invitation for bid (IFB), is a process in which a company solicits select suppliers and contractors to submit price quotes and bids for the chance to fulfill certain tasks or projects. 1st spec discussion meeting: In this meeting…

Q1- What is BIW and define its parts? It is a stage in automobile design or automobile manufacturing where all the sheet metal component are assembled by means of welding, revieting, bolting etc. is called Body in white (B.I.W), moving parts such as Door, Hood, Trunk Lid, Front Fender, and the components (chassis, motor)…

TITLE- FLATTENING AND FORMING OF METAL BRACKET-II USING NX_CAD.   AIM: WE ARE DOING FLATTENING AND FORMING OPERATION IN THE METAL BRACKET II USING NX_CAD. INTRODUCTION:  NEUTRAL DATA FILE FORMAT COMES UNDER CAD DATA EXCHANGE, SO CAD DATA IS USED TO EXCHANGE THE INFORMATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF DESIGNING…

AIM: CREATING BENDS WITH MULTIPLE WAYS. FIRST METHOD  USING FLANGE COMMAND OPTION          FEATURE TREE FOR METHOD 1 1- SKETCH   2- TAB 3- FLANGE_1 4- FLANGE_2 SECOND METHOD  USING CONTOUR FLANGE OPTION. FEATURE TREE FOR METHOD 2 1- SKETCH 2- CONTOUR FLANGE…

AIM: To create the dimple using solid punch command. THEORY OF PUNCH AND DIE Sheet metal forming is the cold forming process in which there is the permanent deformation of the sheet takes place in order to create the complex geometry feature.The process is carried out in the plane of sheet by tensile forces with…

  TITLE - BRACKET DESIGN AIM-  Our aim is to create the sheet metal bracket design as per the engineering drawing given to us. INTRODUCTION Bracket is the sheet metal component whose surface area to thickness ratio is very high, it's purpose is to provide the common platform for the two or more than two component…

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TITLE -  BOX ASSEMBLY AIM- DESIGN SHEET METAL BOX ASSEMBLY USING NX-CAD IN SHEET METAL ENVIRONMENT  INTRODUCTION A MATERIAL HAVING THE THICKNESS RANGE BETWEEN (0.5 to 6)mm IS CALLED SHEET AND HERE WE ARE GOING TO DESIGN THE BOX USING ALL THE SHEET METAL OPERATIONS. DESIGN FLOW CHART CREATE THE BASE OF BOX CREATING FLANGES…

                                                                                                                        TITLE- DESIGN OF SHEET METAL CASING AIM:We have to design the sheet metal casing in sheet metal environment of NX-CAD. INTRODUCTION:  An object having a thickness range of (0.5 to 6)mm is called sheet…

Aim- To design the backdoor while providing all the necessary mountings and reinforcements for Hinges, Gas stay, Wiper motor mountings and latch striker using Top Down assembly in NX CAD. Backdoor introduction It is a door panel which provides access to the boot space for luggage in the rear part of the car. Material we…

AIM-  Designing of Roof reinforcement, rear roof rail, front roof rail and check whether the reinforcement’s position is as per the snow load and heat distortion condition.   What is a roof? Roof is the top portion of the car which prevents the passenger from all the harsh environment conditions like sun,…

AIM- To design the Drip area mounting, A pillar mounting, Sill mounting, Bumper mounting and Baffle region mountings on the main body of the fender using NX CAD software. What is fender? Fender is the component that frames the wheel well, its' primary purpose is to prevent the sands, mud, rocks, liquids and other road…

OBJECTIVE : To calculate the clearance between wheel arch and wheel and check whether the clearance provided to the car as per the EUROPEAN STANDARD.  Before checking the clearance we should know about wheel arch and criteria used as per European standard. Wheel arch :  It is the semi circular arch  situated…

AIM: We are going to analyze the section modulus of the hood using NX CAD software and compare with the modified section of the hood. SECTION MODULUS: It is the ratio of moment of inertia of the section about the neutral axis to the distance of outer most layer from the neutral axis. It is denoted by Z.   First…

AIM:-To design the HOOD using TOP-DOWN assembly approach using NX.CAD software. 1-HOOD INTRODUCTION Hood is an opening and closing body panel that covers the engine and it easily provide access for maintenance and repair of the engine and other components like power train, drive belts, battery, fluid levels and…

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INTRODUCTION TO BENCHMARKING Benchmarking is the technical term of "Comparision" here what we will do as an engineer before launching our product in the market we first analyze the same existing products in the market manufactured by different companies try to find their pros and cons and implement this data in our product…