Product category:
Motor sports manufacturing: machining, software, CAM
News Release from: DMG (UK) | Subject: DMG Partnership agreement with Renault F1 Team
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2003
Renault F1 team switches machine tool
supplier
Under a new Renault F1 partnership agreement, a German machine tool supplier will deliver 5-axis machining centres and five lathes to replace existing Japanese CNC machines.
Renault has won eleven World Championships, but all of them as an engine supplier Victory with a 100% Renault team is a challenge that remains to be met
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Dies milled dry at high speeds
The new DMC 65 V vertical machining centre applies high-speed cutting, dry machining and universal application in die making and series production with high dynamics and precision.
CNC miller-drillers cut 20% off machining times
With the highly productive DMU 50 / 70 eVolution, DMG has added a new dimension to universal milling and drilling machines designed to save up to 20% on machining times.
With the development of the R23 chassis to complement its prize-winning RS23 engine, Renault is hoping that 2003 will be a significant turning point in this regard.
And helping them to convert their driving ambition into reality will be DMG - Renault F1's new official machine tool supplier for CNC turning and milling.
The announcement of the partnership was made from the Renault F1 team base at Enstone in Oxfordshire, at the time when this season's drivers were confirmed as Jarno Trulli, Fernando Alonso, Allan McNish and Franck Montagny.
DMG will initially supply thirteen machines, valued at over GBP1.5 million.
The consignment comprises eight milling machines including vertical and universal machining centres with linear drive technology and 5-axis machining capabilities.
Five lathes have also been ordered.
These are predominantly from the Gildemeister Group's ever-popular CTX range that includes the new CTX320, 420 and 520 linear turning centres.
The machines will be installed from April this year, replacing all of Renault F1's Hitachi Seiki machines both in their machine shop and wind tunnel model shop.
As well as the production of auxiliary component parts, they will be involved in the manufacture of aerodynamic models, the testing of which is an important element in Renault F1's bid to close the performance gap to the top teams.
According to Technical Director, Mike Gascoyne, Renault F1 aims to improve aerodynamic efficiency by at least 15%.
Wind tunnel testing will continue until the last possible moment to ensure the configuration of the bodywork is honed to perfection.
The car, with full 2003 mechanical package, is not expected to don its new body until days before the first race.
• DMG (UK): contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
