MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing System Lead

Summary:

The manufacturing group assists all other leads in machining or laying up their components. They are the backbone to making Zips Racing ideas into reality.

Scope of Work:

Sources out needed stock and materials for the car.

Helps teach younger members how to run manual mills and lathes.

Goals:

Manufacture an entire formula car once a year.

Machining

Summary:

Operates under the manufacture lead to machine components.

Scope of Work:

Operates CnC Mill and CnC Lathes as well as manual machines.

Assists other system leads in manufacturing components.

Goals:

Produce accurate to model components.

Composites

Summary:

Layup carbon fiber to design lightweight and strong components.

Scope of Work:

Paint, sand, and prime molds for layup.

Builds the Carbon fiber monocoque every year.

Lays up all aero components and any other small pieces needed by other systems.

Goals:

Design great looking carbon fiber components.