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News Release from: DCM Group
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Team on 03 November 2005
Laser cutter makes clutch mechanism part
UK-based engineering business DCM is in the fast lane, having won a contract to supply world renowned motor-sports brake and clutch manufacturer AP Racing with components.
UK-based engineering business DCM is in the fast lane, having won a contract to supply world renowned motor-sports brake and clutch manufacturer AP Racing with components AP Racing turned to DCM to manufacture an integral part of the clutch mechanism in alloy steel - using the latest laser technology, as it wanted small batch production and flexibility when it came to design
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Nigel Stokes, Managing Director of DCM, said: "AP Racing is one of the best names in motorsport components and we were delighted to be chosen to work with such a well known name in racing".
"We currently produce approximately 1500 units a year, which are completed in small batches".
"Using our Trumpf laser cutter, we are able to fulfil the short production runs required by the client".
"Our design flexibility is another important feature of the relationship, as AP Racing frequently makes amendments to the design specification that can be easily accommodated thanks to our use of the laser cutter, which does away with the need for expensive tooling".
The accuracy of the laser cutting is another feature of the contract, as it reduces waste, which is important with expensive materials such as alloy steel.
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