Golf Buggy

Golf Buggy

1. Cost

   • The budget set for the product is $150

2. Client Needs

   • Must be all weather
   • Must be light weight
   • Must fit in a car boot
   • Must hold a golf buggy
   • Must last 5 hours
   • Must be within the budget of $150
   • Must be safe and easy to use
   • Must not cause damage to golf course
   • Must conform to Australian standards
   • Must be completed by the end of the semester 2 school year

3. Construction Methods

   • Welding
     • Arc
       • Heavy duty type of welding
       • Nice weld and less splatter
       • Easily accesable
     • Mig
       • Common form of welding
       • Fast weld to make
     • Oxy
       • Good for heating and bending
       • Easy to learn
     • Tig
       • Able to weld aluminium
       • No splatter
       • no smoke or fumes
   • Nut and Bolt
     • For folding down purposes
     • May not be practical as it may come loose
   • Glue and screw
     • For handle
     • For seat
   • Pin and clip
     • Good for folding it down
     • Easy to use

4. Materials

   • Mild steel
     • Very versatile
     • Easy to weld and join
     • Needs to be treated for weather proofing
   • Aluminium
     • Hard to weld/join
     • Won't rust
     • Lightweight
   • Plastic
     • May be difficult to mold into shape
     • For handle
   • Rubber
     • Good for wheels and grip
     • Soft for ground and won't harm course

5. Environmental concerns

   • Material selection
     • Needs to be chosen in a way that will limit environmental harm
   • Tool/machine usage
     • Needs to be limited and only used when necessary
   • Sustainability
     • All materials must be sustainably sourced
     • Needs to be able to be recycled when no longer needed

6. Weather Proofing

   • Paint
     • Colour
       • Black gloss
       • Grey
       • Matte black
   • Protective coating
     • Rust proof spray
     • Coat of clear