三八Race Engineering，澳大利亚赛车队正在使用3D打印技术生命值to produce customized parts for its race cars.
与合作伙伴关系EVOK3D, an Australia-based 3D printing solutions provider, Triple Eight has been able to use生命值Multi Jet Fusion（MJF）技术到3D打印许多赛车方向盘的零件。为此，设计师能够根据驾驶员自定义轮子，并优化其重量，加速生产时间并降低成本。
Enhancing race car steering wheel manufacturing
三八是Red Bull Holdenracing team competing in the维珍澳大利亚超级跑车锦标赛，澳大利亚的主要赛车运动类别。该队在超级跑车冠军赛中赢得了胜利，总共八次，巴瑟斯特七次。
2017年初，Evok3D给了Triple八的研讨会，以展示使用HP MJF技术制造的零件。evok3d是一个certified HP 3D printer reseller为澳大利亚。该公司帮助了惠普出售其3D打印机to firms likeIorthotics, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of custom orthotics.
In response to the HP MJF 3D printed components, Mark Dutton, Team Manager at Triple Eight, stated that “We were blown away with the part quality and strength, compared to what we were used to.”
“我们意识到我们需要访问这项技术，以改善一定数量的组件。”
From the positive response, a broader discussion with HP commenced, resulting in a partnership between the three firms to begin 3D printing parts for Triple Eight. The team worked with HP and EVOK3D to manufacture three main pieces for the race car steering wheel. This included a two-part mold to form the soft polyurethane exterior that wraps around and cushions the steering wheel; lightweight cores that form the bulk of the steering wheel rim; and the housing for the mounting of switchgear and lights to the hub.
These parts were selected for 3D printing by Triple Eight as the company wanted to make these components lighter, and customize it to the driver, so as to improve the vehicle’s ergonomics. The steering wheel grip was therefore designed according to the driver’s anatomy, enabling increased control of the vehicle with precise steering inputs, and enhanced comfort. Additionally, 3D printing sped up the total production time of the wheel’s parts.
惠普和汽车
惠普最近在增材制造业中的活动越来越引起人们对3D打印在汽车领域的应用。在2019年Formnext上，该公司展示了主要制造商和工程公司如何使用HP 3D打印. This revolved around the exhibition of 3D printed components designed for two leading automotive industry suppliers: a topology-optimized active coolant distributor for electric vehicles developed by automotive development partnerEDAG, and a new seat headrest fromAdient, a global leader in automotive seating.
此外，大众最近宣布了这一点生命值Metal Jetis meeting milestones for its ongoing introduction into vehicle manufacture. At least 10,000 metal parts have been produced by Volkswagen, using the生命值Metal Jet System. Speaking to 3D Printing Industry on thetrends to watch in 2020, Tim Weber, Global Head of 3D Metals predictselectric vehicles to be a key area for additive manufacturing：“在未来的几年中，3D印刷对电动汽车生产的影响将大大增加。零件的轻度加权与3D打印的快速原型制作和生产能力相结合将创造出完美的匹配，使汽车制造商和制造商能够生产大量以前无法创建的汽车零件。我们预计汽车制造商将使用金属和塑料3D打印来加速其电动汽车路线图。”
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Featured image shows a steering wheel with 3D printed parts. Photo via Triple Eight Race Engineering.
