Exercise: Bellypan Pocketing
Exercise: Bellypan Pocketing
Section titled “Exercise: Bellypan Pocketing”Some teams may choose to pocket their bellypan to reduce weight and make wiring easier. A pocketed bellypan can save around 3-4 lbs. However, this will add significant machining time if you are manufacturing the bellypan yourself or increase cost if you are purchasing the bellypan from a fabrication service (eg: Fabworks). You should carefully consider the tradeoffs with your team.
Instructions
Section titled “Instructions”If you choose to pocket your bellypan for your drivetrain, you can follow the instructions in the slides which utilize the Part Lighten Featurescript. You could also use the Vent or Part Lighten Featurescripts to pocket the bellypan. While the workflow may vary slightly between each Featurescript, the general idea is the same. A diamond pattern is recommended for strength and ease of modeling.
