It is generally acknowledged that the role of an engineer is to seek solutions to technical problems. As a mechanical design engineering company with an interest in all sorts of automotive and vehicle activities, including cars, boats, bikes, trailers, etc., we find ourselves having to answer many of these when undertaking the varying aspects of restoration, maintenance, and servicing in the Sanstec Design workshop. More specifically, in order to complete an engineering task, it is not uncommon for us to have made or adapted something to do a job because the existing tool didn't quite fit.
One example of this is when we needed to move a car that was part of a restoration project but couldn't be easily connected to any of the existing towing gear because of the type of eyelet that was fitted and hidden in the front bumper. With a solid tow bar required to move the car back and forth and no way of directly connecting our existing one (that we originally made for something else) to the tow eye, we resolved to make a bespoke one made to measure.
Thus, to solve this conundrum, we utilised our CAD software and design skills and subsequently designed a couple of parts to adapt the existing solid tow bar to fit this particular car. I am very glad to say that the production and assembly of the engineered parts, which followed, were deemed a success, and the car was towed to a new location. These actions illustrated that, on so many occasions, you really do need to use the right tool to do the job, even if it means making one that is made to measure.
Do contact us if you need help from someone who not only has the right tools but also knows how to use them.
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