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Motor sports manufacturing: machining, software, CAM
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Racecar maker chooses ESPIRIT CAM for VMC
User application article Petty Enterprises will use ESPRIT CAM to write programming code for its HAAS V4 vertical machining centre, which is used to make several different kinds of parts for its racecars.
News from DP Technology (30 July 2008)
CAM speeds race car parts machining
User application article Brazilian stock car racing team has acquired latest CAM for machining suspension, engine, transmission and steering components more quickly. Brochure available
News from EdgeCAM ( 7 January 2008)
CAD and CAM build composite structure
CAD software and CAM systems have been used in the record-breaking JCB Dieselmax car to produce tooling for making carbon-fibre reinforced composite body and underfloor. Brochure available
News from Delcam (25 May 2007)
Machining centre uses two, not eight, set-ups
User application article Formula One racing car components that once required eight set-ups for machining are now completed in just two, with considerable costs and time savings, using a 5-axis machining centre.
News from DMG (UK) (24 May 2007)
Advanced diesinking/wire EDM cell boosts cars
User application article A dedicated and high-capability diesinking and wire EDM manufacturing cell has been installed by a UK Formula 1 car racing team to help improve its performance in the 2007 season.
News from Agie Charmilles (27 March 2007)
Piston design and manufacturing cell unveiled
Menard Competition Technologies has unveiled its new piston design and manufacturing cell, following two years of development and in excess of GBP1.5 million investment.
News from MCT (29 January 2007)
CAD/CAM combined with 5-axis machining centre
Latest CAD/CAM software and a Mikron 5-axismachining centre demonstrated how high specification motorsport components can be taken from concept to the final product at AutoSport 2007.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (26 January 2007)
CNC machine tool builder aids autosport firms
UK CNC machine tool company has developed close associations with autosport suppliers and teams in aiding them to making manufacturing lead times as short as possible. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (22 January 2007)
Formula One company invests in latest EDM
User application article Latest EDM machines will give a Formula 1 racing car company improved machining performance - faster removal rates; increased accuracy and superior surface finish.
News from Agie Charmilles (18 January 2007)
CAM system chosen for mill/turn and CAD transfer
User application article After looking at several CAM systems a racing car manufacturer chose a system met all of its requirements for mill/turn and ease of solid model transfer with its CAD system. Brochure available
News from EdgeCAM (15 December 2006)
5-axis CAD/CAMspeeds machine tool set-ups
A 5-axis CAD/CAM system provides UK manufacturers and ithe Motorsport industry with faster machine tool set-ups and increased productivity.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (10 November 2006)
Software decides 3-axis or 5-axis port machining
In programing machining of engine parts, software automatically divides port machining between areas that can be reached using 3-axis, and those that require five-axis operation. Brochure available
News from Delcam (11 September 2006)
HMC uses VIPER to machine racing gears
User application article Avoiding the expense and long delivery of form dressers for conventional form grinding, a horizontal machining centre uses VIPER grinding to machine precision gear for a racing car transmission. Brochure available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
5-axis centre machines wide materials variety
User application article Extremely high 5-axis machine stability allows the Renault F1 Team to machine a wide variety of materials, including high silicon aluminium and high tungsten steel, as well as carbon fibre composites.
News from DMG (UK) (24 May 2006)
Machining software integrates with all CAD
User application article Machining software that integrates seamlessly with all leading CAD packages allows a racing car manufacturer an open choice of design software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (15 May 2006)
CNC EDM contributes to Formula 1 successes
User application article The many changes in the Formula 1 regulations have made flexibility and speed in the production process - made possible with CNC EDM systems - even more important in the 2006 season.
News from HK Technologies (30 March 2006)
Autosport suppliers maximise machine tool usage
Autosport Engineering will include products that will enable motorsport companies and their suppliers to get the most from their machine tools, maximising machine output and minimising quality costs. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (12 December 2005)
Offline CNC programming time reduced
Offline CNC programming software offers continual improvements to features and functionality designed to reduce programming time and improve autosport production efficiency.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 2 December 2005)
Advanced CAD/CAM boosts motorsport machining
CADCAM developer is looking to build on its growing reputation in the autosport industry at the Autosport Engineering exhibition to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12th and 13th January. Brochure available
News from Delcam (11 November 2005)
Reliability added to autosport CNC machining
CNC machine tool supplier will focus on providing autosport subcontractors with the means of providing prompt delivery, competitive parts pricing and conformance to specification. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 9 November 2005)
Assisted programming speeds CNC turning
Flat bed combination lathe will show the ingenuity and programming capability of assisted conversational programming when machining parts from a variety of stock metals.
News from Colchester Lathe Company ( 4 November 2005)
CAM is effective in the factory and on the track
User application article Having seen the effect NC programming and manufacturing management systems had in streamlined the performance a business owner applied it to motorcycle racing. Brochure available
News from Licom Systems ( 4 November 2005)
Deep hole drilling titanium parts completed
User application article It was said that gun drilling a central bore of the difficult-to-hold, external profiled titanium autosports components 'could not be done' - but this company proved otherwise.
News from Premier Deep Hole Drilling ( 1 November 2005)
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