Will 3D Laser Cutting Ever Replace Traditional Cutting Tools in the Automotive Industry?
3d or 5 axis laser cutting is a relatively new manufacturing process which was first developed by the automotive industry as an alternative to using traditional trim and pierce tools for formed components. Automotive suppliers were already using flatbed lasers to produce parts from flat sheet metal so it was a natural progression to move to lasers which could cut in multiple axes. The main reasons that Automotive companies looked at 5 axis laser cutting as an alternative to press cutting tools is:
1. Flexibility: There is a certain amount of trial and error involved in producing tools so inevitably modifications need to be made at differing stages of a part lifecycle. Modifying trim and pierce tools can be an expensive and time consuming process, especially when car companies are looking to get new models to market in a short as time as possible. Laser cutting has a distinct advantage as modifications can be made quickly and at a lower cost than tooling. This is because changes such as trim profiles can be made using offline programming and then incorporated into the laser cutting path quickly and cheaply.
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The aftermarket wholesale wheel market has recently gained momentum and is destined to become another automotive industry success story. Car enthusiasts are flocking to buy custom wheels as they not only want lighter and prettier alternatives but also demand a high performing product that is able to provide ultimate handling and driving experience.
Gone are the days when customized wheels were sold at a premium to only those who could afford high price tag. Now, globalization has allowed manufacturers to design more efficient tires which can be mass marketed to an average racing fan. This means that the aurora of luxury, sportiness and wealth can be tailored to meet the tastes of everyday car lover.
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Even since Porsche’s humble beginnings, the company has always pursued different directions that some other car manufacturers have and broke new ground in technology and design advances, which is still something Porsche continues today. The company originally was founded and established by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who was an Austrian automotive engineer, in 1931.
Ferdinand Porsche’s early years were spent as a design engineer and consultant, which led him to create some of his best known vehicles. In fact he was responsible for creating the very first hybrid vehicle (gasoline-electric), the Volkswagen Beetle, also the Mercedes-Benz SSK/SS, as well as the first of many Porsche cars that bore his name, which were to become the forerunner of the famous Porsche 356, 550 and 911 models. Ferdinand Porsche is also credited developing the first race car with mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, called the 1923 Benz “Tropfenwagen”.
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