PRODUCT DESIGN SPECIFICATION

Product: Lightweight wheel for Formula Student car.

Weight Maximum 3kg Size 13 diameter; 15-25mm centre thickness Timescale 18 weeks from initial phase to manufacture. Cost Maximum 200 per wheel Quantity 4 on initial design run Safety Design for fatigue life of 250000 cycles at approximately 1.4g loading Interface between centre and rims must be airtight Smooth surface finish Secure fittings Competition There are few competitors in niche market, but various racing wheel manufacturers. Maintenance Seals and bolts must be checked occasionally. Customer Lightweight motorsport / weekend racer. Manufacturing Facilities Dependent upon material CNC and Casting in-house. Other manufacturing must be outsourced. Installation 4 inch PCD 4 stud formation.

Materials Range of materials to be modelled: Aluminium 2024 T6; Steel Plastics Aesthetics Stylish, contemporary design. Testing Finite element structural analysis. Quality Tolerances must be adhered to. Good surface finish. Fastenings must be quality and reliable. Environment Operating temperature 0C - 50C Must be resistive to corrosion from brake fluid Material must not fail under brake disc Temperatures. Market Constraints Minimal demand for new wheels Little brand recognition Low stock turnover. Design Process Pughs design model. Packing Round boxes with picture of wheel on outside. Legal Disclaimer against injury on box and invoice.