Diesel Technology - Motorsports Chassis Fabrication

Motorsports Chassis Fabrication

The Motorsports Chassis Fabrication specialty course introduces students to metal working techniques that apply to specialty automotive chassis fabrication work.

This includes a study of metal types and configurations, measuring, pattern and outline development, mechanical drawing reading and development, attachment methods, metal finishing, cutting, MIG and TIG welding; frame design and modifications including boxing, tubular cross-members, c-notching, pro-street frame setup, roll cage construction, and complete tube chassis fabrication.

Course Objectives

Course training includes:

• Lay out cut marks on material in preparation for cutting, drilling or machining
• Develop and use common specialty automotive patterns
• Read and draw basic specialty automotive related mechanical drawings
• Perform various cutting procedures, including use of oxy-acetylene and plasma
• Operate various grinders and sanders
• Demonstrate MIG and TIG welding processes, procedures, equipment, minor maintenance and safety
• Recognize the frame designs used in the specialty automotive industry
• Demonstrate the care and usage of common precision measuring instruments used in metal fabrication and machining
• Operate manual machine tools (engine lathe and vertical mill) for component fabrication

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for students who specialize in chassis fabrication include:

• Welder
• Metal Fabricator
• Race Team Technician
• Specialty Shop Technician
• Aftermarket Parts Research and Development

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