Automotive Design 2
introduction
Yopi M.T
Mech. Engineering
Petra Christian University
Video 1. BMW
Outcome
• Capable to make a prototype from design or automotive components
References
• Hallgrimsson, B., (2012) Prototyping and Model Making for Product Design.,
London : Laurence King Publishing Ltd
• Kalpakjian, S. & Schmid, S.R., (2013) Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, 7th
Edition. New York : Pearson
Automotive Component / Design
• Body
• Suspension
• Transmission
• Engine
• dll
Prototype :
approximation of the product along one or more dimensions, form and function of interest
Prototyping is a key problem-solving activity in product design.
Prototyping vs Model Making
• Prototyping is a design method that uses physical prototypes to study
and test how a new product will be used, and how it will look and be
manufactured
• Model making, on the other hand, is the step-by-step method of
producing the prototype
3D printing
Clay
Rubber &
Steps
Foam
Wood
Acrylic
Paper
Others
Video 2. VW
Types of prototype
•Physical prototype: tangible artifact to approximate the product
•Analytical prototype : non-tangible representation, i.e. simulation
•Comprehensive prototype: implement most attributes of product
•Focused prototype: implement one or few attributes of product
Degree of Prototype
Alpha-prototype: exact geometry not necessary exact manufacturing process
Beta-prototype :Fully functioned, made with actual material type, exact
manufacturing process, not necessary actual assembly
process
Physical
Part / Subsystem Alpha & Beta
Prototype
Focused Comprehensive
Modelling & Not Feasible
Simulation
Analytical
What Prototype is used for?
• Learning Will the product work?
• Communication How it looks & feels?
• Integration Subsystem of product
• Milestone First article test before production
Video 2. Prototyping & Model Making