PRINTING A «BRACKET» TYPE PART FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT CAR

Additive technologies play an important role in modern automotive design and manufacturing, with their applications expanding every year. Originally used primarily for prototyping and mock-up production, 3D printing is now increasingly being used to manufacture key automotive components, with some companies offering fully 3D printed vehicles. This article analyzes the possibilities of printing load-bearing structures and the design of a key element - the electric motor mounting bracket for the TOQ car prototype. TOQ Prototype EV is an energy-efficient electric vehicle prototype being developed by the SU Racing Team from Satbayev University. The goal of the project is to create an ultra-light, durable, energy-efficient prototype vehicle with a long range of 1 kWh of energy. The use of new materials and additive technologies opens up the possibility of creating a variety of combinations, both for the production of parts with increased strength and for the use of advanced materials in the interior of the cabin. The process of prototyping an energy-efficient electric vehicle using additive manufacturing illustrates an innovative approach to improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption. This article details the process of designing an electric motor bracket using generative design and additive manufacturing. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of 3D printing the load-bearing and critical elements of an electric vehicle prototype, as well as to simulate the loads when operating an electric motor with a peak power of 2 kW. Keywords: Mechanical engineering, automotive industry, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, industry 4.0, racing car, energy efficiency.