Mini-Baja Advisory Mini-Baja Advisory PresentationPresentation

April 27, 2007April 27, 2007

Quentin HolmesQuentin HolmesChris MeyerChris Meyer

IntroductionIntroduction

Overview of CompetitionOverview of Competition Design ConditionsDesign Conditions Grading CriteriaGrading Criteria

Our ParticipationOur Participation Drawings and AnalysisDrawings and Analysis TimelineTimeline CostsCosts

Design ConditionsDesign Conditions Overall length must be a maximum of 108”Overall length must be a maximum of 108” Overall width must be a maximum of 64”Overall width must be a maximum of 64” Must have 4 or more wheels not in a Must have 4 or more wheels not in a

straight linestraight line Must be capable of carrying one person Must be capable of carrying one person

6’3” tall and weighing 250 lbs.6’3” tall and weighing 250 lbs. Driver must be able to exit on either side Driver must be able to exit on either side

of the vehicle within 5 secondsof the vehicle within 5 seconds The only engine allowed is a Briggs & The only engine allowed is a Briggs &

Stratton 10 hp OHV Intek Model 205432Stratton 10 hp OHV Intek Model 205432

Grading Criteria:Grading Criteria:

Cost ReportCost Report Design AnalysisDesign Analysis AccelerationAcceleration BrakingBraking TractionTraction Land ManeuverabilityLand Maneuverability Specialty EventsSpecialty Events Endurance RaceEndurance Race

What we doWhat we do

Bring knowledge of mechanical systemsBring knowledge of mechanical systems Fluent with engineering softwareFluent with engineering software Ability to analyze componentsAbility to analyze components Load testingLoad testing Laboratory resourcesLaboratory resources Manufacturing abilitiesManufacturing abilities

Manufacturing MethodsManufacturing Methods

Primarily mandrel bent tubing with mig Primarily mandrel bent tubing with mig welded jointswelded joints

Heim joint inserts into tubing with mig Heim joint inserts into tubing with mig welded jointswelded joints

End mill used to cut keyways in drive End mill used to cut keyways in drive shaftsshafts

Water jet used to cut out all flat brackets Water jet used to cut out all flat brackets and platesand plates

Manufacturing Plan – Lower Frame

Cut tubes to length Cut ends at a 45* angle Bend sides to specified dimensions Tack weld all tubes into place Measure to assure the dimensions are

correct Mig weld all joints to finalize assembly

Tubing BenderTubing Bender

Tubing CopingTubing Coping

Mig WeldingMig Welding

ClutchClutch

Frame DesignFrame Design

Drive PlatesDrive Plates

Front Impact MemberFront Impact Member

Lower FrameLower Frame

Shoulder HoopShoulder Hoop

Side Impact MemberSide Impact Member

Lower A-armLower A-arm

Upper A-armUpper A-arm

Rear Suspension Mounting Rear Suspension Mounting BracketsBrackets

Lower A-arm AnalysisLower A-arm Analysis

Front Impact AnalysisFront Impact Analysis

Side Impact AnalysisSide Impact Analysis

Rollover AnalysisRollover Analysis

Time LineTime LineMini Baja Time LineMini Baja Time Line                              

   SeptemberSeptember October October NovemberNovember DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary FebruaryFebruary March March April April MayMay JuneJune

BudgetBudget                              

FundraisingFundraising                              

Frame DesignFrame Design                              

Suspension DesignSuspension Design                              

Drive-line DesignDrive-line Design                              

Assembly of FrameAssembly of Frame                              

Assembly of Assembly of SuspensionSuspension                              

Assembly of Drive-lineAssembly of Drive-line                              

Test FitTest Fit                              

Test RunTest Run                              

Tear DownTear Down                              

PaintPaint                              

Final AssemblyFinal Assembly                              

Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD                              

Rochester, NYRochester, NY                              

ConclusionConclusion

Learned how to deal with real world Learned how to deal with real world purchasing and procedurespurchasing and procedures

Dealt with multiple styles of managementDealt with multiple styles of management Followed a hierarchy of leadershipFollowed a hierarchy of leadership Worked in a team environmentWorked in a team environment Designed and built a car from start to Designed and built a car from start to

finishfinish

Questions?Questions?