Fabricate roll cage or component parts.

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?