Buggy Design
This project started because I wanted to improve my skills in SOLIDWORKS. It covers a wide array of automotive parts. I was able to practice my surfacing and designing skills. I am really excited to continue to improve and learn what it takes to build and create more complex assemblies. Below you can see more in detail the parts that comprise this assembly as well as recommendation on material to use to manufacture these parts.
Buggy Chassis Frame
This Chassis would generally be made of Stainless Steel, by doing a bit of research ideally the main chassis tubing would be made out of 1020 DOM and the suspension arms would be made out of 4130 seamless tubes.
Tire Assembly
This is a pretty standard tire assembly, generally the tire itself is made out of a mixture of rubbers and the rim would be constructed out of a cast aluminum alloy. This would be ideal to provide strength and help withstand heat while still being lightweight.
Disc brake
This disc brake would generally be made out of a tempered cast iron to provide good stability, allow for ease of manufacturing and lower production costs. All these factors being very important when creating a design.
Shock Absorber
Including the shock absorbers to the design was essential. The shock absorber helps to maintain the tire's contact with the road at all time as well as helping to relieve/control the forces from the suspension and springs. This would generally be made from high-strength steels to help absorb pressure from internal hydraulic forces.
Hub Carrier & Wishbone
The hub carrier and wishbone provide a connection for the tire and chassis. They have ball joints on both ends to allow for movement in multiple directions. Both materials can be made out cast iron/aluminum.
Accessories
(Seat & Steering Wheel)
Two aesthetic components that were added to the design were seats and a steering wheel. These helped me improve my surfacing ability and provided a bit of personality to the design.
