Scheurer Switzerland provides high-quality carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed parts for Toyota's "Castro Toyota Racing Series" racing cars, which are used in the latest generation of Toyota FT engines representing two well-known New Zealand companies, David Gouk Racing Engine and Haberlin Composites.
The third generation of the Castro Toyota Racing Series is based on the Tatumus chassis dedicated to Formula 3 racing and is powered by a 2L turbo 8AR FTS engine. This kind of racing 8AR FTS engine is also used in Toyota and Lexus Of road vehicles, which can produce 285 horsepower, which is significantly more than the 215 horsepower produced by the previous 1.8L engine.
Successful commissioning of 3D printed engine components
This new car entered the track for the first time in Italy in July this year, and it will be used for the first time in 2020. Arjun Maini, a Formula 2 and European Le Mans series driver, drove the Toyota FT-60 for 900km on three different tracks: Vairano, Cremona and Franciacorta.
Maini, who finished fourth in the 2015 FT-50 car before the 2015 TRS season, said: "This is the first test of this car. The new engine runs very smoothly, and its power and handling are very good. With the new When the engine is used in combination, it feels good to shift and downshift. "
Gregor Haberlin, owner of Haberlin Composites, said: “Scheurer Switzerland, on our behalf, optimized the design of carbon fiber reinforced engine components used in the Toyota FT-60 test series and produced these components in the shortest possible time.” Haberlin Composites itself also supplies Toyota FT-60 with carbon fiber parts manufactured using a lamination process.
Scheurer Swiss CEO Dominik Scheurer said: "Only through 3D printing can we provide customized parts for the test series of Toyota FT-60 in such a short time." He confirmed that the carbon fiber reinforced 3D printing process can also be used in the automotive industry. Has been used in industrial applications, especially after a successful track test.
Scheurer Switzerland plans to mass produce engine components
According to David Gouk of David Gouk Racing Engines, the texture and materials of the test components are not only visually satisfactory, but also withstand the tremendous speed, heat and pressure of the track. He said: "We plan to use the 3D printed carbon fiber reinforced engine components of Scheurer Switzerland and start mass production soon. We are very satisfied with the advice and service provided by Scheurer Switzerland, especially because they can deliver Toyota FT- The carbon fiber reinforced components that the 60 test series badly needs. "
Nicolas Caillol, Toyota Racing Series Manager, said: "The FT-60 is a modern car that can provide greater power and driving force than any vehicle we have manufactured before. We are very satisfied with the quality of the 3D printed engine parts."
Scheurer Switzerland develops and produces the highest level of composite materials
Scheurer Swiss CEO Dominik Scheurer and CTO Robert Tween have been engaged in racing composite engineering for many years, including Jordan F1, Sauber F1 and Toyota Motorsport. They can provide the necessary performance with the correct design and the correct composite materials to meet Formula One The requirements of racing cars for efficient mechanical properties.
The Swiss company Scheurer is known for the development of high-efficiency, ultra-light and stable composite parts made of carbon fiber, glass fiber or other fiber composite materials. Customer-specific composite parts. This high-efficiency product development must be equipped with advanced composite manufacturing technology including 3D printing. With more than 30 years of experience in Formula One engineering, this professional company of fiber composite materials and lightweight structures can provide a one-stop unique and complete service.