F1 racecar with 143 AM parts

143 metal parts have been 3D printed to help create the C39 Alfa Romeo F1 racecar.
143 metal parts have been 3D printed to help create the C39 Alfa Romeo F1 racecar.

Additive Industries says that it has 143 metal parts have been printed on its MetalFAB1 additive manufacturing (AM) machines to help create the C39 Alfa Romeo F1 racecar.

According to the company, the parts comprise 58 made of titanium, 19 of aluminium alloy and 66 of AlSi10Mg, with part types including chassis inserts, cooling circuit piping, safety structures, light weight fairings, and electronic and bodywork components.

This story uses material from Additive Industries, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.