From the Pro Parts Marketplace at 3D Systems’ headquarters to the Oregon State University Formula SAE Team for the 2009 race season!
A description of the DuraForm PA Plastic parts from Jonathan Brady, OSU Formula Team Co-Captain:
“This two-part assembly makes up most of the intake system for our raceWe wrote about this project last week.
engine. The large semi-spherical piece is a plenum, which acts as a
reservoir of air, and the tapered tube is a runner, which funnels the air to
the intake valves on the engine. Because of 3D Systems’ cooperation,
these complex geometries were able to be constructed in one week, while it
took 4 months of a collaborative design process with a German University to
develop the model. Surface quality is excellent, and almost allows for
a direct bolt-in application. After some preparation, the intake system
will be mounted to the dyno for testing. Were it not for 3D Systems’
prowess, this part would not have been possible.”
Read the case study from the 2008 season.
