2023-06-21 09:17:34
German bicycle brake manufacturer Trickstuff is showcasing 3D printed titanium brake levers at Eurobike in Frankfurt this week. They were developed together with Trumpf and are an alternative to the carbon levers that you often see on high-end bicycles. Personalization, even of the leverage required by the cyclist, is within reach.
This application is not about saving even more weight. The reason for Trickstuff to talk to Trumpf is the ecological footprint of carbon. The material cannot actually be recycled. At the end of the life cycle, the handles therefore end up with the waste.
Titanium lever more durable alternative to carbon levers
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Personalization and serial production
That’s why want Trickstuff making the handles of titanium actually even stronger, lightweight and easily recyclable. The design freedom of 3D printing offers the manufacturer the opportunity to make the handles stronger. In addition, they can personalize the handles. This does not only apply to the design of the titanium parts. Manufacturers can also adjust the brake lever forces to suit the cyclist. “Since Trumpf 3D printers are also designed for series production, the bicycle industry can also use them to produce large quantities. This means that parts that are subject to heavy loads can be produced cost-effectively,” says Christian Lengwenat, application engineer at the German manufacturer of 3D metal printers.
Rapid iterations in prototyping
The metal printer can also play a role in the development. Until now, prototypes are usually milled from solid material. The build volume of the TruPrint 1000 allows you to print several different designs in one go. “This speeds up the prototyping process, which is important for the bicycle industry, many times over,” says Lengwenat.
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