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Owner @ Stas Retro-Engineering | We help industries to reproduce complex parts for which they don't have any drawings or 3D files | 50 + industrials trusting our expertise
🏎️ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 📖 Restoring classic race car brakes presents several key challenges. The first step: capturing the geometry. Some areas where not accessible with the scanner, so we used a mix of 3D scanning and traditional tools to capture the full shape. Then came the design. The original brake calipers were cast but remaking them for CNC machining required rethinking every aspect—adapting for drafted surfaces, tooling limits, etc. Getting the tolerances just right was essential to avoid leaks or stuck pistons. Finally, the manufacturing challenge, for example, deep drilling a 3 mm hole through 200 mm of metal (>60xD!) … 😮 The parts were crafted from 7075-T6 aluminium and finished with a hard anodized coating for durability. 🦾 The result? A perfect blend of reverse engineering and design, breathing new life into these classic brakes. What’s the last design and manufacturing challenge you’ve encountered? Let’s hear your stories! 🚗🔧 #BMW635CSI #GROUPA #GRA #ReverseEngineering #RetroEngineering #CNCmachining #Mesh2Surface #SolidWorks #ZeissQualitySuite #Racing #Obsolescence #MechanicalDesign #ClassicCars #PrecisionEngineering