CAD Design

[racer951]

Let's say someone doesn't want to take the time to learn solidworks, autocad, etc. but wants to build their own chassis and wants a proper design with strength analysis available.

Are there people or places who do CAD design only for race cars?

What is a ballpark figure for something like that?

[FABRICATOR]

Good luck. If you must bypass what is already known, you might consider building a model and doing your own strength analysis. It can be a real eye opener. Even the best high tech pavement designs are mechanically tested for flex.

[ntsqd]

There are places and individuals that do CAD work, but not specifically for racecars. I indirectly know of one who does contract work for a small company that fabricates most of their product. Some of the component parts are out-sourced so they need drawings. Don't know about anything headed towards any analysis type work. I believe the guy works flat rate based on what they need done.

Computer analysis is tricky. How the model is constrained can radically affect the tresults. GI-GO in other words.

[Kritter]

$60/hr...going rate for somebody to be contracted to draw.

[Scott_F]

I am a SolidWorks CAD designer and I currently have time available for contract work. Kritter is right, we don't come cheap. http://www.race-dezert.com/vb3/attachments/old/images/graemlins/grin.gif Contact me for more info.