Configured as a space-saving Quintus Modularized Solution, a Quintus HIP with Uniform Rapid Quenching will be installed in the Sauber Group facility in Hinwil, Switzerland.
For Alfa Romeo Racing, operated by Sauber Motorsport AG, the competitive edge is crucial when it comes to technology, and now it has chosen Quintus Technologies as its Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) partner. With an investment in its own state-of-the-art press and a partnership in the form of the Quintus Care program, it is securing access to optimized parts with the shortest turnaround time. "In its quest for performance, Alfa Romeo Racing will push the limits for what can be achieved with additive manufacturing (AM) combined with high pressure heat treatment (HPHT)," said a company spokesperson.
"The partnership with Quintus is an important milestone on Sauber Engineering's AM journey. The implementation of the HIP process adds massive value in bringing performance to our car as well as for the demanding needs of our customers. By using Quintus's HIP technology, the Sauber Group will be able to push the boundaries of what we do even further and bring the materials we produce to an outstanding level," said Christoph Hansen, Head of Technical Development Sauber Engineering AG.
"As a Formula One team, it is essential for Alfa Romeo Racing to be at the forefront of materials technology, and any potential optimization can make a big difference. With the QIH 21 M URQ, the team has access to the best HIP equipment available on the market, with combined HPHT capability," said the spokesperson.
Quintus's proprietary URQ technology allows heat treatment and cooling to be combined in a single process, known as HPHT. HPHT and HIP are used for the consolidation and densification of metal, producing a maximum theoretical density, ductility and fatigue resistance in high-performance materials. This makes it suitable for ultra-high performance automotive applications.
The QIH 21 M URQ is built for optimal performance, with a hot work zone of 211 mm (8.3") in diameter and 400 mm (15.7") in height; an operating temperature of 2,552 °F (1,400 °C); and pressure of 2,070 bar (30,000 PSI). Alfa Romeo Racing will be working alongside Quintus to get the most out this equipment, in a joint effort to improve material performance.
In addition to the equipment and installation, Alfa Romeo Racing has enrolled in the comprehensive Quintus Care program. This provides safe, trouble-free operation and optimized functionality at a fixed annual cost, while giving access to in-depth technical expertise whenever it is required. This will allow the teams from Quintus and Alfa Romeo Racing to work more closely together, and mutually contribute knowledge and expertise in the hope of finding step changes in racing technology.
"We are excited to be partnering with one of the most iconic Formula One teams - Alfa Romeo Racing," added Jan Söderström, CEO of Quintus Technologies. "This collaboration brings together two organizations at the forefront of advanced development and product innovation in the AM field. Working with Alfa Romeo Racing also gives us at Quintus a unique opportunity to show a large audience how well the modern HIP technology optimizes material properties."
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