Subframe Back Plate

Spending lots of time in the student shop working on the formula SAE car, today was my first official part that I designed, generated tool paths, then drilled/tapped and CNC milled on the Bridgeports in the shop. It was all of my creation. This piece is a crucial part of the rear subframe that is being designed for the new race car. All of the rear suspension, drive shafts, and differential all mount in the box-ish aluminum subframe that bolts to the back of the engine. By removing 6 bolts, the whole rear portion of the car comes off, away from the engine. I wish I had a picture of the design, its pretty trippy, and its still up in the air if its going to work. Fingers crossed! This part took a lot of setup and different operations. I wont go into details but there was a lot of drilling and tapping, then some CNC work. In the end, the part turned out flawlessly and should work very well. Enjoy the pictures. The first two show CAM tool path simulations.