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Accumulator Cooling Scoops
Jul 19, 2024
Adam Rodrigues
How AX3D produced Fire Retardant parts for FS team, TBRe
Job Information
Accumulator scoop
Batch Production
Services used
3D printing, CAD design
Technology
FDM
Material
ABS-FR Black
Post processing
Threaded inserts, assembly
Part size
403mm x 150mm x 205mm
Quantity
10 pcs
Lead time
4 days
Customer info / context
Team Bath Racing Electric is team of university students competing in Formula Student: an annual competition where teams have to design, build and test a small Formula race car.
This year the Formula Student regulations changed meaning all parts within the HV battery had to be UL94 V0 rated. TBRe received quotes from industry leading manufacturers but chose AX3D due to our economical prices.
Issue / Challenge
TBRe had issues with their Accumulator (rechargeable battery) overheating. They needed to manufacture a set of cooling ducts with the following requirements:
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1. Fire retardant material (ABS-FR UL94 V0.0)
2. Smooth part surface
Benefits of AX3D / additive manufacturing
TBRe chose AX3D as their manufacturing supplier for the following reasons:
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1. Specialty materials (ABS-FR UL94 V0.0)
2. Rapid lead time (2 days)
3. Economical price for low volume
4.​ Parts ready for use
Solution
Just 2 weeks away from their competition, TBRe needed to manufacture their cooling scoops. AX3D was able to produce 10 units in 4 days keeping TBRe on their build schedule.
AX3D was able to redesign the initial part allowing it to be manufactured successfully.
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