'THE TRANS TUNNEL PROJECT'

Macomb College purchased a Z Corp Scanner 800 and RapidForm software from Edutronix, LLC, and then implemented this technology into the classroom. Bob Moesta, Edutronix VP Operations, brought Tom Kuhr of NEHR Speedcraft to the college to introduce Kuhr to Professor Gary Walters at Macomb College and because of the technology involved, Moesta thought MCC and NEHR would be a great match. Kuhr was excited about the opportunity to utilize some of our technology and Walters was excited about the opportunity to apply it to some cool projects, such as the roadster project.

Using rapid prototyping technology with expertise provided by Macomb, we created a transmission tunnel. The transmission tunnel is a particularly challenging component to design because it needs to completely cover the transmission and driveshaft without encroaching on the seating and foot space of a 1923 Model-T roadster body. 3-D scanning, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining were used to create a foam mold that enabled fiberglass parts to be produced.

The photos below show the process of the project. MCC also created a great looking shifter and dash panel with their amazing capabilities. Thanks, Gary!!!

Hand-made protoype tunnel that defines the required shape and size.


Here's Gary with prototype mold that was scanned, modified, and brought into the CNC machine to create a male mold out of foam.


The finished male mold is now ready to be fiberglassed to create a female fiberglass mold.


This is after the foam was fiberglassed and the foam removed from the new female mold.


Here's the prepared female mold ready to make the first part.


The first trans tunnel released from the mold.


Trans tunnel installed in car. A perfect fit!


Cool stuff created by MCC.


Presentation at MCC.


Presentation at MCC.

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