Each and every part developed and manufactured for the race cars is subjected to a rigorous inspection routine. This applies whether the parts are made in-house or contracted out.
Using the latest computer controlled measuring equipment, parts are not only checked thoroughly when new, but are also re-checked during the "life" of each component where fit and tolerance are critical.
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Triple Eight Race Engineering was aware of the need within the business for a Faro arm: an accurate measuring capability that was also portable. As well as the need to measure jigs, fixtures, machined, fabricated and composite components within the Inspection Department Area, there are also, for example, bodyshell build fixtures and jigs that have to be measured in location which are often hard to move. We also recognised that there was the opportunity to reduce/eliminate the 'human feel' factor, that tends to come with more traditional means of measuring, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, Slip and height gauges etc. It is essential to be able to rely on consistent and accurate dimensional conformity reporting, irrespective of who carries out the measurement, hence our preference for a tool that uses modern touch probe sensitivity. |
Measuring BTCC Vectra part with our FARO Arm |
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An example of important dimensional conformity checking is that of scale model parts. Once produced, accurate and reliable feedback from wind tunnel test data can be used and transferred to the manufacture of the 1:1 scale parts. Any aerodynamic improvements found during scale model testing can be used to manufacture the actual race car part, such as the front splitter which may have produced increased down force during the scale wind tunnel tests. The dimensional checks that we make are essential to ensure the integrity of the final data for the manufacture of 1:1 scale race car components. |
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Every part must be manufactured within
extremely tight tolerence limits |
Triple Eight's Quality Assurance Inspector and Administrator, checks that the cars conform to our Drawing Office specifications during all the manufacturing stages. These specifications in turn conform to the particular technical regulations being worked to by the designers. All the data is stored in CAD format, which ensures that the car is represented in 3D format.
We can also use this new equipment to reverse engineer a component should the original drawings be unavailable.
