formula monthly- november 2012
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Formula Monthly- November 2012TRANSCRIPT
Inside this issue
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Final Flash!
Over the last five years, Formula Manipal has grown and
improved by leaps and bounds. The four cars that we have
built till date, FM08, FM09, FMX and FMXI, are
masterpieces of our hard work. Winning laurels in Italian,
English and Austrian circuits, today Formula Manipal is
one of the country’s best student racecar team. November
was a very hectic month for students of the Formula
Manipal team. The end-semester exams were round the
corner, and the evaluation and manufacture of various
components of the car was in full swing.
End semester examinations shrouded most of the
November days as usual, leaving considerably less time at
hand, to work on the new car. However, this did not
hamper the pace of work going on in the workshop. After
months of effort and perseverance, the manufacturing
stage is nearing an end. The assembly of various parts is
soon to commence.
Monthly Newsletter November 2012
Welcome Stratasys
We also welcome our new in-kind sponsor Stratasys to
the Formula Manipal family.
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On The Brink….
DID YOU KNOW?
Pull and push rods are the
two types of suspensions in
the car. The pull rod is
attached to the upper A-arm
while the push rod is
attached to the lower A-arm.
The pull rod basically pulls
the bell crank up when the
car is over a bump on the
road. Similarly, the push rod
pushes the bell crank up
when the car moves over a
bump on the road. Thus, in
this way the suspension
actuates according to the
usage of the push or the pull
rod.
IN THIS ISSUE
ENGINE
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
STRUCTURE
TRANSMISSION
ELECTRONICS
OUR NEW SPONSOR:
STRATASYS
OUR ALUMNI
OUR EXISTING
SPONSORS
WHAT’S NEXT?
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ENGINE
The month of November witnessed small, but necessary
modifications to the engine. The polycarbonate intake manifold
has now been received from our sponsor, Stratasys. The fuel
lines for the engine were also obtained. Certain repairs were
made to the engine, such as the replacement of piston rings and
installation of the new air filters. The engine, fuel tank, intake
manifold and strainer are to be tested on the Dynamometer.
HOW A COMPONENT IS MANUFACTURED
Various parts and
components are required in
the making of our car, some
of which need to be
manufactured. The making of
a component is an
elaborate process. First, the
part to be made is designed
on a software such as
CATIA. Its design and
dimensions are decided
depending on its position and
orientation on the
vehicle’s anatomy. The
material to be used for its
manufacture depends on its
weight, and durability. Now
the process by which the part
is to be manufactured is
decided. Many
components can be easily
created by the CNC
(Computer Numerical
Control) machining method.
Some parts are made within
the workshop, while others
are manufactured with the
help of our sponsors and
other agencies. After the
completion of the manufac-
turing process, the
component is checked if it
satisfies all requirements.
Suitable amends are made if
necessary, and viola! A new
component is ready!
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
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(Top) The newly
manufactured A-arms
(Left) The Inboard Stub
Axle
The new aluminium uprights have been designed and are now
being manufactured. The new cups manufactured by FlamePack
Manipal were used in the making of the new A-arms for the car.
The steering column mount was also manufactured by FlamePack
Manipal, and is ready to be mounted onto the chassis.
STRUCTURE
The structure team was done with most of its work on the car’s
skeleton. The redesigned seat has now been mounted on the car
framework. The Ethafoam ordered for the head-restraint was
received and is being used for making its padding. The team is
planning to lay up glass fibres for the side panels and floor pan.
TRANSMISSION The wear testing of the heat specimens was done and a
comparison was done between the heat treated and non-heat
treated specimens was done. They were examined for their
microstructure and research is being done on them. Also, the
inboard stub axle was sent for manufacturing.
WHAT IS ARDUINO?
Arduino is an
open-source single-board
microcontroller, designed to
make the process of using
electronics in various
projects more accessible.
The hardware consists of a
simple open hardware
design for the Arduino board
with a processor and
on-board input/
output support. The software
consists of a standard
programming language
compiler and the boot
loader that runs on the board.
Arduino hardware is
programmed using a
Wiring-based language
(syntax and libraries), similar
to C++ with some slight
simplifications and
modifications, and
a processing based integrated
development environment.
Current versions can be
purchased pre-assembled;
hardware design information
is available for those who
would like to assemble an
Arduino by hand.
Additionally, variations of the
Italian-made Arduino with
varying levels of
compatibility have been
released by third parties;
some of them are
programmed using the
Arduino software.
ELECTRONICS
The electronics team
completed the manufacture of
certain parts, such as the
brackets for the electronic
mount, the PMS (Primary
Master Switch) and the brake
light mount. The
interfacing of the ADC (Analog
to Digital Converter) with the
µ4DGL display was done,
which displays analog inputs
in bar graph form. The
dashboard prototype was
tested too.
The components for the power
distribution module were
sourced. The team expects to
receive the new PCB in a few
days.
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The Tiny Arduino ‘Nano’
OUR NEW SPONSOR:
US based company, Stratasys, is the newest member of the
Formula Manipal Family. Founded by Scott and Lisa Crump,
Stratasys is a manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems
for direct digital manufacturing and outsourced prototyping
solutions. It helps engineers to model complex geometries in a
wide range of thermoplastic materials. Stratasys deals with the
prototyping and DDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing) systems for
automotive, aerospace, industrial, recreational, electronic, medical
and consumer product OEMs. We welcome Stratasys to the
Formula Manipal Family.
“A good leader is one who tells another how to reach his potential. But a great leader is one who helps him achieve it”
While working on our mission of building our dream car, the
leadership and assistance of our seniors was of utmost
importance. They were the ones who showed us how to
harness our potentials to the fullest, and how to have fun
doing that too! Here’s a small tribute to Jimmy, Subbu, Wasim and
Kinshuk, our seniors, and members of the 2013 season
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OUR ALUMNI
Jimmy
Student of Automobile Engineering
Team Manager, Formula Manipal, Season 2013
Subbu
Student of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Team Leader, Formula Manipal, Season 2013
E.R. Subramanian a.k.a. Subbu was one of the most
well-read and technically aware persons in the team.
Usually sporting a calm and cool demeanor, Subbu is a fun
person to hang out with. But if you fool around and make
mistakes, Subbu turns on his ‘angry-side’! Subbu is often heard
muttering ‘Ui maa! Yeh toh alag level pe hai!’ which adds an
element of humour to his charm. An avid Manchester United
fan and a light hearted person at heart, Subbu has always kept
the team at its feet and has helped it work efficiently.
Jimmy Cherian was undoubtedly the smartest person in the
workshop. He has a knack for managing people and is very polite
and co-operative. Saying ‘Arre aise thodi na hota hai…see the
thing is... !’ every now and then, is his trademark style! An
excellent teacher to the juniors and a very good leader, Jimmy has
been a concrete pillar that supported the entire team. In his
leisure time, Jimmy loves to travel and has a penchant for good
food.
Wasim Student of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Structure Head, Formula Manipal, Season 2013
Kinshuk Student of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Engine Head, Formula Manipal, Season 2013
Jimmy, Subbu, Wasim and Kinshuk graduate this year, which means, they will no longer be a part of
the Formula Manipal Team. However, they will always be dear members of the Formula Manipal
Family. We thank them for providing us with such able guidance and directing us to continue the
work in the best possible way. They will always be remembered as stalwart leaders of Formula
Manipal 2013. All the best to them for their future!
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Wasim Afzal, usually doted to be reserved and open to a few, is
one of the cool-headed members of the team. He always followed
a no-nonsense policy and always managed his work quickly and
efficiently. Wasim is patient and diligent on the inside, but sports
a dynamic personality. Wasim loves working out and playing
cricket.
Kinshuk Panda, fondly called ‘Panda bhaiya’ by all, has been
known to be the simple and straightforward person of the
team. He has been efficient and quick in tackling any kind of
problem with a rational approach Kinshuk has his basics
clear and has been an efficient Engine head. His friends
quote that he is as addicted to his blackberry phone, as he is,
to his habit of saying ‘Arre bhai!’
Formula Manipal is the oldest and one of the largest student projects of Manipal University.
We represent the University at the International Formula Student competitions around the world.
We are a team of over forty inter disciplinary undergraduates, who aim to Design, Conceptualize,
Fabricate, Test and Race a single seater Formula Style race car that participate in events hosted by
Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE).
Year after year, Formula Manipal’s efforts have been recognized internationally and we
have become the most appreciated Indian FSAE team on the international circuit. Our
performance has improved exponentially each time. The team has begun working on its next car.
Since its inception, Formula Manipal has been striving hard to excel. A mere idea in 2007, Formula
Manipal has come a long way in terms of experience, potential and a passion to thrive and be the
best Indian FSAE car.
The University has always been our pillar of strength and our biggest sponsor. We have
received a lot of support from various sponsors who have helped us in the past and have agreed to
support us this time as well. However, for achieving the aim of self-sustainability and to raise
sufficient funds for our project, the team has come up with “Buy a CC” campaign. Here CC means
‘Cubic Centimeters’ which is the unit of capacity of an internal combustion engine. The primary
purpose of the campaign is to integrate those individuals or groups who are interested in being the
part of the Formula Manipal family but do not fit into our sponsorship slabs. Each CC costs merely
$20 or Rs. 1000.
The Team uses a 600 CC HONDA CBR Engine. The whole idea of the campaign is that all
those interested in supporting/helping/being associated with Formula Manipal can BUY CC’s of
the Engine. This initiative will not only allow a larger section of the society to become a part of our
team but will also provide us the much needed support and bring us a step closer to achieve our
dream. We provide our CC owners with various benefits which are mentioned on our website
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www.formulamanipal.in
2013 SPONSORS
What’s Next?
With the car near completion, the final phase of testing and assembly is
soon to commence. The Dyno-testing of the engine on the
Dynamometer is due in December. More Details about the same will be
disclosed in the December Newsletter. Stay put , and find out for yourself!
For Feedback, please contact
Team Manager: Rishu Raj Singh
Mob: +91-9008-7716-13
Mail us at: [email protected] 8
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