High-quality pistons for motorsport
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MCT product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jan 22, 2007
Piston design and manufacturing cell is opened following two years of development and in excess of GBP 1.5 million investment.
Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), one of the world's leading motorsport and advanced automotive engineering organisations, has this month unveiled its new piston design and manufacturing cell, following two years of development and in excess of GBP 1.5 million investment.
The facility has been created to facilitate the sourcing of short-lead time, high-quality pistons for various motorsport and associated disciplines.
The new cell completes MCT's total engine design and manufacture capability and means that development piston sets can be turned around in less than a week, dependant on complexity.
Facilities include two Matsuura MAM 72 five-axis multi-pallet machining centres, each capable, on prototype volumes, of producing 16 pistons a day.
To achieve maximum efficiency, the units are run through the night, having been set up during daylight hours.
Additional equipment includes a Takisawa profiling lathe, as well as dedicated test bed facilities, utilised 24 hours a day as part of MCT's commitment to market-leading levels of quality and performance.
Stage and final inspection of the product is undertaken utilising Mitutoyo computerised co-ordinate measuring machines and a Talyrond 365 automated roundness geometry measuring system, capable of measuring accuracy levels to less than 0.1um.
Charlie Bamber, Managing Director of MCT, is delighted with the new facility and noted: "Previously when designing and building engines, we struggled with the procurement of pistons, particularly in terms of lead-times and finding the level of quality we demanded".
"We decided two years ago to set up our own cell for 2007, necessitating almost two years of development in order to perfect the processes".
"It's been a significant investment from a time perspective but the technology and quality that we are now able to offer is second to none".
"Our ambition is to be at the pinnacle of motor sport engine development and manufacturing capabilities - and we have the technical knowledge, trackside experience and industry passion here to make that happen".
"Most piston companies are only ever suppliers, while our track record as a motorsport organisation means that we have unparalleled expertise from the other side of the fence".
He concluded: "Our focus and commitment is dedicated to delivering the solutions our clients demand, in a discreet and timely manner, wherever they are".
"And we will continue to invest in the development and exploitation of exotic materials, coatings and other aspects of piston design, such as optimum weight distribution, for the long term benefit of our customers".
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