Title: Fabricate roll cage or component parts.
Course: Motorsports Technology II (20105-II) > Section: Applying Tools for Fabrication

Fabrication should include the following steps:

- Select the materials to be used.
- Select the type and thickness of the roll cage to be used for the job.
- Determine the measurements and angles to be acquired.
- Cut and fabricate the cage to the desired measurements .
- Tack weld the roll cage to the chassis to meet the project specifications.
- Fabricate component parts as needed.

Note: Do the final welding of the roll cage or component parts as needed before the installation of sheet metal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the importance of understanding the rules and safety regulations of the project before beginning to fabricate roll cages?
- What are the skills needed to build a motorsports project?
- What are five safety hazards when fabricating a roll cage or component parts?
- What factors should be considered when placing the tack weld?
- What is the importance of using the right type of roll cage material for the motorsports project?
- Why would the tubing being welded need to be purged? Why would it not?
- What cleaning process should be used before assembly?
- Why is the correct size of spot weld important?