3D Printed turbo

[touch]

Koenigsegg makes 3D printed turbos.

They make some other printed parts for this car as well (exhaust exit).

I wonder how long it will be before entire 3D printed engines come around? (unless it's already been done?)

 

[DaveyD]

The main problem is cost, and I imagine they've still got to do a load of machining on the turbo to get the right surface finishes required for bearings etc (though not a clue what kind of tolerences proper metal printing can achieve)

3D printing can be great for one off and low volumes, but for production cars it's way, way off as per reasons above.

 

[panthro]

In this months Evo they state that 3D printing was cheaper than a production run for the One:1.

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Similar with Aston Martin where there production methods are actually prototype style. They dont sell enough to warrant production processes & tooling that give very cheap piece costs.

It wont be cheaper for people like ford, nor fast enough.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Faro arm and 3d metal printer.

Yes please!!!!!!!!!

 

[Orionaut]

Similar with Aston Martin where there production methods are actually prototype style. They dont sell enough to warrant production processes & tooling that give very cheap piece costs.

It wont be cheaper for people like ford, nor fast enough.

If you can do it once, you can do it better! I have no doubt that this technology will become standard issue in the not too distant future.

And it bothers me greatly!

 

[Eliot]

The main problem is cost, and I imagine they've still got to do a load of machining on the turbo to get the right surface finishes required for bearings etc (though not a clue what kind of tolerences proper metal printing can achieve)

3D printing can be great for one off and low volumes, but for production cars it's way, way off as per reasons above.

They are saying theres minimal finishing required actually

 

[MORE SPEED]

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Of course 3D printing can allow shapes that typical processes can't produce!

 

[robj20]

I had no idea 3D printing had become so accurate.

 

[snapdragon69]

What about tyres that have treads that are continuouly reprinted as you drive.
We could even have different compounds and tread patterns to suit the weather and driving type.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

They are saying theres minimal finishing required actually

I'd imagine they 3d print the components, then assemble them with the bearings produced conventionally.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

What about tyres that have treads that are continuouly reprinted as you drive.
We could even have different compounds and tread patterns to suit the weather and driving type.

Sounds cheaper than having to buy new ones every 20k? Plus you'd have to keep refilling the boot with rubber.

 

[The Running Man]

Hi do you have one of those gaskets in stock? No but I can't print one off for you5 in about a hour

swwwt.