Role

Team Member

Team Members

Isabella Correa, Carlos Diaz

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, conduct simulations, and print the final product

Skills

3D Printing (FDM, SLA), CAD, FEA, Laser Cutting

Challenge

Create an assembly that takes advantage of innate material properties of additive manufacturing materials in a functional manner.

Hero Shot

Action

  • In a team of three, we designed a spring-powered car that was fully 3D printed.
  • The springs were printed out of Tough 1500 for its ability to spring back after compression.
  • The tire treads were printed out of Flexible 80A to best simulate rubber while not causing too much friction.

Concept

CAD Design

Laser Cut Prototype

Material Analysis

Material Analysis Cont.

Simulation 1

Simulation 2

Result

  • The final product consisted of PLA car bodies and tires, snap fit connectors between the two bodies, Tough 1500 springs, and Flexible 80A treads.
  • The back can be pushed against a wall and let go to make the car run. & Through this project, I learned to analyze material properties and understand how to incorporate them into designs as functional parts.

CAD Assembly

Final Pictures