The A-pillar is the vertical support structure that runs along the windshield. We can find them on both sides of a vehicle. It is a vertical element of the car’s…
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In the automotive sector, coordinate systems are used to define the position and orientation of various components and features of a vehicle. These coordinate systems are typically three-dimensional and are…
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Mechanical Engineering Definition An envelope is a solid representation of a movable part in a sub assembly. It shows all the object´s possible positions. Even the most extreme positions, like…
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The rocker panel is an important body part. It prevents the unibody’s floor from sagging in the middle. This body segment runs along with the vehicle. It is located under the…
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The Body-on-frame vs Unibody is an old topic. But why we have always this discussion? Let’s see what are it functions, benefits and weak points. Both provide habitability for the…
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When we talk about cars, it happens to heard words like fastback, monovolume or station wagon. But do we really know the meaning? Well before to talk about different body…
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Definition of Pillar Within the Automotive sector we call pillar to the vertical part of the body which divides the greenhouse -glass surfaces from belt line to the car’s roof-….
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The definition for Targa Top is a term that we use to define a specific car body style. In particular a semi-convertible with a detachable section. The targa definition is…
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Definition The car’s greenhouse is the part of the car delimited by windscreen, rear, side windows and roof. The green house is basically is the habitable part of the car….
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Car manufacturers speak of marriage of the car body when they, along the production line, insert the drivetrain in the body. At the very early phase we can macro divided…
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