China3D printingNet March 30th, the additive manufacturing consulting company and Scalmalloy manufacturer APWORKS announced that it has been the latest Bugatti Chiron (Chiron Pur Sport)3D printingTitanium parts.The problematic part, the exhaust pipe is made of titanium alloy3D printing, To make it lighter and more resistant to high temperatures.
The designer used additive manufacturing capabilities to produce thin-walled tailpipes, thereby saving additional weight in the process. Bugatti President Stephen Winkelmann (Stephan Winkelmann) explained: “By reducing the weight of 50 kg, while increasing downforce and configuring uncompromising sports chassis and suspension, Chiron Pur Sport has incredible grip. , Sensational acceleration and extraordinary precision handling.”
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. The picture comes from Bugatti.
APWORKS and Scalmalloy
APWORKS was originally a subsidiary of Airbus Group. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered at the Ludwig Borkov campus in Taufkirchen near Munich. In April 2018, Airbus reorganized and APWORKS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Premium AEROTEC division.
APWORKS specializes in the development of complex applications for metal additive manufacturing and is responsible for creating the world’s first metal3D printingElectric motorcycle Light Rider. The company’s activities cover the entire metal additive manufacturing ecosystem, from component optimization and powder materials to qualified mass production.
APWORKS is also the developer of Aluminum Magnesium-Alloy (AlMgSc) Scalmalloy. It is a high-strength material with strength comparable to titanium and designed for powder bed SLM additive manufacturing systems.
APWORKS cooperates with Bugatti
Bugatti Chiron Pur SportThe new model is priced at $3.3 million.pass through3D printingChiron Pur Sport’s exhaust tailpipes, APWORKS helped the French car company reduce the weight of its vehicles. The low weight of the exhaust pipe constitutes a key part of the rear design of the Chiron Pur Sport racing car. The design takes advantage of the new aerodynamic configuration to generate greater downforce, while the lighter weight increases agility and dynamic cornering. . In addition, due to the characteristics of the material, the use of titanium to produce tailpipes helps to optimize the high temperature resistance of the parts.
Chief Designer of BugattiFrank Heyl, Head of Design and Vice President, said“We pay special attention to the agility of the Chiron Pur Sport. The vehicle produces more downforce on the rear axle, and the large front splitter, air intake, wheel arch with optimized air outlet and reduced vehicle height The vents are balanced at the front end.”
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport in the back row. The picture comes from Bugatti.
Before, APWORKS and Bugatti collaborated in3D printingA record-breaking Chiron derivative product was used in the exhaust finisher, which was launched at the end of 2019. The exhaust organizer is also made of titanium and is part of an improved longer tail, designed to push exhaust emissions further to the rear end. Designed to reduce turbulence and improve steering performance at high speeds.
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