The search for
alternative energy solutions is the priority of all automakers. But
while other carmakers are still
elm 327 on the initial research stage, General
Motors' Pre-Production Operations (PPO) Design Center Shop located at
the automaker's Technical Center is providing resources to develop
engineering and design solutions for Continuum, the University of
Michigan's ninth-generation solar car team.
Rosanne Bachor, Executive Director, Manufacturing Engineering and alumna graduate from the University of Michigan
Engineering School and member of Tauber Manufacturing Institute's
Industry Advisory Board said, "GM's leadership and PPO represented
employees are 3
obd2 pleased to assist in this effort and partner with the University of Michigan. We are proud to support educational initiatives like this, and others, with our resources and technology."
It should be noted that it was in early December that PPO shops began
receiving donated high-density foam panel blocks that would serve as
foundation for the mold-making process. The math data from the Design
Intent Engineering firm was used to make the cutter paths for the
machines while operators began milling top and bottom foam "plugs" in
the obd2 sleek shape of the car's body. Similarly, shapes of smaller
components were milled into high-temperature resistant foam blocks. And
of course since the said project is in collaboration with General
Motors, quality auto parts and accessories were utilized.
To complete the production implementation phase, students and
represented UAW employees will begin the coating the milled foam pieces
with fiberglass cloth and resins that when harden will obd2 form the upper,
lower, and flange molds.
Once the molds are complete, the
students will take them to an aerospace facility in Lansing to fabricate
the
MaxiScan OBD2 Scanner carbon-fiber panels which will serve as the finished body for the
vehicle. Next destination for these parts is the Ann Arbor where the
parts will be integrated into the structure if their solar race car
completes with chassis components crafted of carbon fiber and
light-weight metals with the addition of sophisticated
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