FSAE Tie Rod Adapter Manufacturing
A new strategy was needed to mill the tie rod adapter to reduce tolerances in order to press fit the tie rod adapters onto the front knuckles of the car.
The milling strategy was developed to eliminate the need for soft jaws, utilize the limited selection of existing end mills, and be completed quickly in house.
Machined in house with a Haas Mini-Mill
Requested tolerances: 0.075"
Manufactured tolerances: 0.000"; 0.001"
Milling strategy toolpaths and simulation done in HSMWorks
Completed pieces, pre-installation.