Winter Manufacturing!

After wrapping up the main design phase in the Fall 2022 semester, the team was eager to begin manufacturing on the vehicle. The machine shop was open to students for three weeks during winter break, and the team made full use of that time. This included time for small redesigns and tweaks of certain subsystems to ensure they will mesh together efficiently.

The first main components to be manufactured included the steering and braking subsystems. These components require precise tolerances as all components must fit well and not interfere. Here is an example of some of the left side components that have been completed.

Manufactured Steering and Braking Components

Lots of time was spent practicing MIG welding because all group members want to be able to contribute to the construction of the steel frame. The main frame, made from rectangular tubing, was constructed and welded together. The bottom bracket was welded to the main frame as well. Here is the current finished main frame.

Constructed Main Frame

As winter break comes to a close, the team plans to construct the roll bar, front axle, front axle supports, and most other frame components. Most necessary materials are in-house which will greatly speed up the overall manufacturing process. Heading into the semester the team is in a great position to finish construction of the vehicle midway through the Spring semester and have plenty of time for testing and optimization of the finished product.

SP-I Update

Hello! and welcome back to the 2022-2023 HPVc Team’s Project Updates.

The team has been working vigorously to continue to meet SP-I deadlines as they approach. The Interim Design goal was reached with success and the group set forth goals to complete for the upcoming SP-I Final Presentations and Reports.

The design of the vehicle has made great strides to reach standards set forth by ASME and the great team of advisors. More updates will be provided for the final design and manufacturing plans!

Welcome!

Welcome to the 2022-2023 TCNJ HPVc Project Team Website! Follow along here for all updates relating to design, fabrication, and competition with this year’s vehicle.