Product engineering firm卡勒姆已经采用了StratasyssubsidiaryMakerbot’s方法X 3D打印机以制造限量版的零件Aston Martin超级跑车。
Acquiring the system has enabled the company to 3D print prototypes, tooling and low-volumes of components forR-Reforged’s阿斯顿重新想象“征服25”。此外，使用Makerbot机器，Callum现在可以按需创建自定义零件，从而消除了外部订购它们的成本和交货时间。
“The [METHOD’s] level of part accuracy and the diversity of engineering-grade materials available is second to none,” said Adam Donfrancesco, Technical Director of CALLUM. “We can also optimize the production of tools and end-use parts where 3D printing previously fell short in terms of strength, surface finish and accuracy.”
Innovating within automotive design
Since automotive designer Ian Callum founded his namesake company in 2019, it has become a specialist in creating one-off bespoke high-end products. The firm’s innovative production approach has led it to embrace contrasting technologies, including opening its own leather trim shop, while 3D printing concept models.
设计了福特Puma,JaguarI-Pace和原始的Vanquish汽车建筑师Ian Callum同意去年开发R-Reforforged的改装。该公司的第一个公共项目旨在将备受喜爱的经典汽车转变为更现代的GT，其具有350多种工程升级。
In order to fabricate the necessary parts for 25 limited edition vehicles at its Warwick facility, CALLUM opted to upgrade its production capabilities, by adopting the METHOD X. According to Ian Callum, who acts as the firm’s Design Director, the machines could now enable it to “push the boundaries of automotive design.”
卡勒姆说：“诸如Method X之类的多功能机器提供了一种增强工艺的方法，并找到了解决设计，制造和生产挑战的新型，有效的手段。”“随着世界寻求更多个性化和定制产品，Callum现在可以更好地支持其设计师，最终是其客户。”
Renovating a modern classic
Although CALLUM has printed models before, with the new Vanquish, it’s expanding on its application of the technology to create end-use components and tooling as well. Using the flexibility of the METHOD X, the firm is able to fabricate customized parts, and the new Aston features additive brake ducts as well as limited edition gauges.
The machine’s enclosed chamber and excellent material compatibility could also make it ideal for p覆盖复杂的最终用途零件。例如，这些功能使卡勒姆（Callum）的工程师可以在几个小时而不是几天内创建组件，这使他们能够采取更多的设计风险并加速生产。
Overall, having found the METHOD X to be a cost-effective alternative to outsourcing, the firm intends to 3D print more parts within its future automobile projects. Commenting on the new supercar, Makerbot CEO Nadav Goshen described it as an “exciting” application, that could yield “next-generation vehicles.”
Goshen说：“ Method X的加热外壳和迅速扩展的材料投资组合继续开放工业级生产，从而更广泛地应用。”“在过去的几年中，我们驱动了物质创新，我们很高兴卡勒姆（Callum）将其先进的能力进行测试。”
优化汽车生产
Some of the automotive industry’s biggest brands have turned to 3D printing in recent years, as a means of creating enhanced end-use parts.
来自Fraunhofer Iapt, have worked with engineers fromFiat Chrysler Automobiles(FCA) to3D print an enhanced suspension part对于其中一辆汽车。使用增材制造雷电竞充值，该团队能够将车辆的制动卡钳集成到其车轮载体中，从而削减了其生产成本和交货时间。
Porsche, meanwhile, has worked with machine tool producerTRUMPFand automotive parts companyMAHLEto3D print pistons for the engine of its 911超级跑车。By fabricating the piston with a cooling duct inside its ‘crown,’ the engineers were able to increase the car’s overall power output by 30 BHP.
我需要咨询ncy and Scalmalloy producerAPWORKS还利用其专业知识来生产优化的汽车部分3D printing a titanium exhaust pipefor the布加迪Chiron. The enhanced component weighed 50kg less than usual, and featured a higher level of temperature resistance.
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特色图片显示Makerbot的方法X 3D打印机旁边是R-Reforged Aston Martin Callum 25超级跑车。通过Makerbot的照片。
