Compiling notes, tips, and instructions on various stages of Aero-Chassis Integration
W21 - Aero-Chassis Integration Resources
Adhesives Information:
Adhesive Usage: LOCTITE EA E-120HP - Epoxy adhesive - Henkel Adhesives (henkel-adhesives.com)
In the bay:
F2020 - ordered 10 x 50 mL cartridges
Part Bonded to Chassis | No. of 50mL Cartridges Used |
|---|---|
Front + Rear Bulkheads | 2.5 |
Bottom Panel | |
B-Bulkhead | |
Floor Panels | |
Side Panels |
General Advice:
Panel Integration Plans [WORK IN PROGRESS]:
Integration Timeline
- A, C Bulkheads
- Bottom Panel
[ Dynamics Assembly / Panel Manufacturing ]
- B-Bulkhead
[ Panel Trimming (see below) & Painting / Interiors Assembly ]
- Floor Panels
- Bridges
- Side Panels
- Hood
- Roof (removable)
- Trunk (removable)
[ Thermoformed Panels Complete ]
- Doors + Windows
- Windshield (removable)
- Headlights
Panel Specific Information
Panel | Design and Research | Integration Instructions |
|---|---|---|
Bottom Panel | ||
B-Bulkhead | ||
Floor Panels | ||
Bridges | ||
Side Panels | ||
Hood | ||
Roof (removable) | ||
Trunk (removable) | ||
Doors + Windows | ||
Windshield (removable) | ||
Headlights | ||
Panel Trimming Order
Bottom Panel - trimmed using mold outline
Bulkheads - trimmed using a stencil
Bridges - trimmed using mold outline
Side Panels - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with bottom panel, bridges
Trunk - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with bottom panel, side panel, bridges
Roof - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with side panels, bridges
Hood - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to side panels and trim to bottom and side panels
Doors - trimmed using mold outline, trim to side panels
Floor panels - trimmed using a stencil (?), trim to fit within chassis, bulkheads and seats