Manufacturing
Meetings: Contact Nolan on Discord
The electrical sub team is responsible for the design and execution of the vehicle’s electrical systems, including the ECU, wire harness, safety systems, and data acquisition.
Nolan Westrope
Manufacturing Lead
This team helped me expand my knowledge not only in mechanical engineering but also in the fabrication of parts. By having some understanding of the fabrication process, I can design better parts that are more feasible, and I understand the drawbacks that each manufacturing process has.
Contact Me
Email: njw200000@utdallas.edu
Projects
Component Design Designing the chassis jigs for the new chassis Machining the rear uprights
Research and Development Planning the next few months for the manufacturing Documenting every step of the process.
Skills
Use CAD programming to design jigs and fixtures Determine and oversee the manufacturing process for making parts Measure and reduce tolerances Work with others to plan out the manufacturing process for certain components Report and document engineering processes
Members will work hands on with parts and engineering drawings provided by the design teams. The manufacturing process will require members to design, weld, and machine various parts for the car. This process involves working closely with other subteams in order to see through the entire manufacturing process.
New Members
New members can expect to learn how the car is manufactured and how the different components are made. They can learn how to design jigs and fixtures for welding and machining, what the different machines are used for, and how to design parts and engineering drawings for specific machines. New members also can learn how to weld and, by becoming a machine shop student worker, they can learn directly from professional machinists and can use more advanced machines.