Week 11 - Final project
Aim:
To develop a Door Trim Panel.
Objectives:
Creation of CAD model considering following inputs as like in OEM and tier1 companies
- a) Class A surface
- b) Nominal thickness: Refer master sections
- c) Attachment strategy :
Find an attachment strategy for the door panel complete work.
Use Push pin with Dog house for Lower substrate – Door panel attachment
Use heat stakes for part-to-part attachment
Introduction:
A door panel usually referred to as a door card, is an element that protects the inside of an automobile door. Door cards in contemporary automobiles are frequently made of plastic and have additional aesthetic components, with injection molding being the most popular technique. The door panel typically includes elements that improve the vehicle's appearance, use, and ergonomics. Examples include armrests, switches, or other controls for the windows and locking mechanism, as well as convenience lighting, speakers, storage spaces, and other conveniences.
Class A Surface of door panel:
Front view
Rare view
Assembly of Door panel:
Door panel assembly consists of 4 major components
- Lower Substrate
- Arm Rest
- Applique
- Map Pocket
Creating Lower Substrate:
Class A Surface:
Tooling axis:
Draft analysis:
B Surface:
C Surface:
Final Surface Model:
Creating Arm Rest:
Class A Surface
Tooling Axis:
Draft Analysis:
B Surface:
C Surface:
Final surface model:
Creating Applique:
Class A Surface:
Tooling axis:
Draft analysis:
B Surface:
C Surface:
Final surface model:
Creating Map Pocket:
Class A Surface:
Tooling axis:
Draft analysis:
B Surface:
C Surface:
Final Surface model:
Part Models with B side features:
Lower Substrate:
Isometric view:
Front view:
Rare View:
Arm Rest:
Isometric view
Front view
Rare view
Applique:
Isometric view
Front view
Rare view
Map Pocket:
Isometric view
Front view
Rare view
Material Applied:
As studied earlier the door panel of automobiles are made of plastic hence the material applied for the component in CATIA V5 is plastic.
Fixation strategy:
In order to connect various components together, flanges and heat stakes are required.
Assembled Door Trim Panel:
Isometric view
Front view
Rare View
Expanded tree:
