Likely they will open the configurator in order people ordered, not based on any particular configuration. So your first “Single Motor” order will likely get you access to the configurator and you can order whatever truck you want.
Roll-hardened stainless steel can't be stamped in 3 dimensions but it can be rolled and bent in 2 dimensions.
I think the inner portions of the exoskeleton will be stamped from stainless steel that is not hardened (or only partially hardened). I'm talking about the door jambs and what not.
There are likely to be a fair number of parts which don’t need to be hardened 3mm stainless and can be stamped. Not sure those will actually be stainless or if they will be some other painted metal.
Could be extruded and then welded sections as well. The superstructure of the cabin doesn't have much area because of all the glass, and resembles more the structure of a rollcage without the glass. Even the stamped cabin steel is still welded to the rest, so have jigs to pre-assemble and weld extrusions shouldn't take much more time. Unlike other rounded Teslas, the low poly shape allows straight sections to be used instead of being stamped into a curve to follow body shape.
Very unlikely to be painted metal if it forms part of the exoskeleton because that is problematic when it comes time to join it to the hardened stainless steel. And painting it after it is joined would require masking. Avoiding the paintshop is one of the key advantages of the Cybertruck.
Yes, it doesn't have to be stamped, I imagine they will use some hydroforming too.
Various types of welding and glueing are the industry standard methods of joining structural components, bolting is rarely used due to added weight and expense. Because it's problematic to weld or glue pre-painted parts, I doubt any of the exoskeleton will be painted steel.
On the Model Y, they used structural adhesives and bolts to bond components to the rear assembly. The bolts were likely more to guide the parts in and secure them as the adhesive set.
Structural adhesive is "glue". It is applied before the vehicle goes in the dunk tank with zinc primer and gets painted.
Off the top of my head...
On the Tesla website there is a very clear break in the panel there. That takes a little more wind out of the sails of the folks that are adamant that the exoskeleton is taking a majority of the stresses. You almost couldnt pick a more critical structural location to put a joint if it were carrying a lot of load. see the image attached.
If the Cybertruck exoskeleton is built over a steel BiW, I'll eat it.I imagine the exoskeleton is adhered to an internal body ferrous steel frame at this location with a structural adhesive.
It's pointless to make a vehicle out of stainless and then mask and paint just parts of it...??!?
