Bloodhound

Bloodhound in progress: Gearbox & rear suspension sub frame

Bloodhound Team

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre showcase the designs of the rear suspension sub frame.

The University of Sheffield AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) are making key parts of the car including the all important rear suspension sub frame as well as supporting the manufacture, test and calibration of vital components for the UK Rocket test. The AMRC have exceptional resources and facilities avaiable in order to achieve the production of said components, as they are familiar with making high precision one-offs for use in validation technology for use in  high-risk, high-integrity environments, a skill set that perfectly suits Bloodhound.

 Gearbox casings and gearbox.

 

AMRC team holding the gearbox casings that have just been machined.

 

Nuclear AMRC rear suspension sub-assy. 

 

 James Painter inspecting the thrust ring for the rocket, calibrating the strain gauges.

 

 

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