BIW - Body-In-White (Dodge Challenger 2014)
Some of you know that my real job is in designing and engineering real cars.
With that in mind, I thought it would be helpful to share some of the knowledge regarding the design, engineering and manufacturing processes involved in the creation of a new car.
A term that is frequently used within car companies, and which sometimes slips out into the media, but without much explanation, is the term 'Body-In-White'. The abbreviation of the term is BIW, though the full word usage occurs within companies when it is discussed.
So, what is the 'Body-In-White'?
Though the names says otherwise. It is not white. It does describe the stamped sheet metal of the body before it has been painted, had any trim attached, or any of the chassis and powertrain. It is frequently described as the 'body' of the car. And for a pickup, or similar vehicle, it will be the body prior to the attachment to the separate 'frame', which is attached underneath the car, and frequently attached by isolating mounts.
The BIW doesn't just include the main part of the monocoque (the 'stressed' load-bearing part of the car), but also the doors, bootlid (trunk), and bonnet (hood). All these parts usually get coated in protective coatings prior to the application of paint, together (though not always). Frequently, when the car is 'trimmed' - that is the addition of trim and interior - the doors are removed to make this easier, though they do travel along with the car that they were attached to during the paint process.
Stay tuned for further car-design, engineering and manufacturing information in the near future.
Regards,
lego911
These images are created for the first in a series of topics covering car design, engineering and manufacturing.
Body-In-White: www.flickr.com/groups/lugnuts/discuss/72157645669786809/
A central index will be created, over time, in this discussion thread: www.flickr.com/groups/lugnuts/discuss/72157646071614841/
BIW - Body-In-White (Dodge Challenger 2014)
Some of you know that my real job is in designing and engineering real cars.
With that in mind, I thought it would be helpful to share some of the knowledge regarding the design, engineering and manufacturing processes involved in the creation of a new car.
A term that is frequently used within car companies, and which sometimes slips out into the media, but without much explanation, is the term 'Body-In-White'. The abbreviation of the term is BIW, though the full word usage occurs within companies when it is discussed.
So, what is the 'Body-In-White'?
Though the names says otherwise. It is not white. It does describe the stamped sheet metal of the body before it has been painted, had any trim attached, or any of the chassis and powertrain. It is frequently described as the 'body' of the car. And for a pickup, or similar vehicle, it will be the body prior to the attachment to the separate 'frame', which is attached underneath the car, and frequently attached by isolating mounts.
The BIW doesn't just include the main part of the monocoque (the 'stressed' load-bearing part of the car), but also the doors, bootlid (trunk), and bonnet (hood). All these parts usually get coated in protective coatings prior to the application of paint, together (though not always). Frequently, when the car is 'trimmed' - that is the addition of trim and interior - the doors are removed to make this easier, though they do travel along with the car that they were attached to during the paint process.
Stay tuned for further car-design, engineering and manufacturing information in the near future.
Regards,
lego911
These images are created for the first in a series of topics covering car design, engineering and manufacturing.
Body-In-White: www.flickr.com/groups/lugnuts/discuss/72157645669786809/
A central index will be created, over time, in this discussion thread: www.flickr.com/groups/lugnuts/discuss/72157646071614841/