DRAGSTER SPECIFICATION SHEET

Directions: This sheet is to be used to keep records of your design constraints and
your actual measurements. It is important to use proper notation and units for your
measurements. Your teacher may ask you to place this sheet in your engineer’s
notebook.
Dragster Required Actual
Specification
Due date

Length

Width

Height

Diameter of axle hole

Location of axle hole

From bottom of wood

Front axle from front

of dragster body
Rear axle from rear
of dragster body
Wheelbase

Min. body thickness

(height) between axles
Min. body thickness
(width) between axles
Air hole depth

Diameter of air hole

Location of air hole

From bottom

From side

Min. amount of material

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surrounding hole

Part Two: Drawing the Dragster Using 3D Modeling Software

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Now that you have your sketch approved, you will need to complete the following
drawings for this activity.

Isometric Printout of the Dragster Body

.IDW Drawing of the Dragster Body

Assembly Drawing of the Dragster (dragster with axles + wheels)

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3D Model Fabrication of the Dragster
When you create the design of the dragster using a 3D modeling program, all
beginning steps will be the same for each dragster. Once the block has been
extruded and holes drilled, all additional work that you complete will be dependent
on your own dragster design.

The following steps will lead you to the point where you will add design features to
make your dragster uniquely yours.

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