Composite Sandwich Panel Manufacturing Concepts for a Lightweight Vehicle Chassis
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This paper presents an alternative concept for the production of a lightweight vehicle chassis, using preformed flat panels assembled into a primary structure by the simple processes of CNC routing, folding and adhesive bonding. Minimal tooling and a fully CAD integrated, software driven process provide considerable advantages in prototype development and series production: modifications can be made to software rather than tooling, and production lines need not be product specific. The paper will illustrate the design and construction of a simple demonstration chassis, together with stiffness and performance data. Ideas for the application of the concept within vehicle manufacture and the automotive industry in particular will also be presented.
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