MANUFACTURING 4.0
one could simply send a design to a machine across a computer network .
One sector CNC machining has had an incredible impact on is the automotive industry , with its need for hundreds of small , perfectly-formed parts , and the motorsport segment in particular has benefited from modern processes which can be utilised to build stronger , lighter structures .
“ As with all areas of engineering – nuclear , medical , tool-making , aerospace , etc . – CNC machining has had a positive impact on motorsport ,” says racing driver Charlie Martin . “ In Formula 1 , teams have entire machine shops dedicated to their own production , meaning they can now design and produce parts in very short timescales . At the lower end , a team might use a local jobbing shop to repair or manufacture parts made on CNC or non-CNC machinery .
“ It ’ s probably had its greatest impact in the manufacturing methods and materials that can now be employed due to CNC machinery being used – it means cars and components that would have been impossible to design and engineer 40 years ago can now be created .”
Jamie Dodd , owner of DRD Racing ,
“ EVERYTHING IN MOTORSPORT COMES DOWN TO POWER RATIOS IN THE CARS , SO ANYTHING YOU CAN MAKE OUT OF ALUMINIUM OR TITANIUM ON A CNC MACHINE WILL BE PREFERABLE TO A HEAVIER METAL ”
— Jamie Dodd , owner of DND Racing
34 June 2018