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      11-16-2018, 07:41 AM   #815
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I sure love me some titanium, but I question how strong a printed wheel is. I'm guessing not as strong as a forged billet wheel.

This....
Koenigsegg makes 3D printed parts for their cars tho the carbon wheels are done using autoclave.

Bugatti Chiron uses 3D printed calipers, however I don't think that component is stressed as much as wheels.
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This is fantastic.

I read through the thread, but haven't seen it posted yet. What is the weight?
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Yeah no thanks......just make an FF-01 that can take a New England pothole, because mine didn't survive.
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This is fantastic.

I read through the thread, but haven't seen it posted yet. What is the weight?
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Nice concept to creation wheels.

Let me know if you wanna Test fit a set
I'm close - HRE_Wheels


^And already have Titan exhaust so it's a good marriage ! : M4D ?
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I'm not washing these wheels ever!
Pressure washer maintenance does the trick every time
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My only grip is that it's just not busy enough.
On it! We'll make them busier so that next time around we'll see double the 'cleaning' comments

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Ground breaking technology, someone had to do it and you guys threw the glove. Still, years ahead of mass production, since it's an effin expensive process.

Companies that cut wheels in this industry, can sit relieved for a good period of time.

How much time was needed to print the center parts?
Single wheel takes a few days, a set would take about a week or so.


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Koenigsegg makes 3D printed parts for their cars tho the carbon wheels are done using autoclave.

Bugatti Chiron uses 3D printed calipers, however I don't think that component is stressed as much as wheels.
These wheels actually exceed our current forged standard so despite what it may look like, this wheel isn't fragile.
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      11-16-2018, 10:21 AM   #822
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Looks like McLaren uses the 5x112 bolt pattern, so if you need to see how they fit a VDub, I'm available.
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I'm sure 3D printed wheels are some time away, its my understanding that the machine manufactures are a few years away from making a machine large enough to do something like this in one piece or even two. When it does happen though it should open a world of possibilities. I'm sure many manufactures will jump on the technology when it is available but I will only trust a company like HRE to responsibly and reliably implement this technology. Happy to see them experiment and learn about this tech early on.
that doesnt make any sense.

When 3d printing titanium becomes commoditized you could download a cad file and send it to the stop and they would make it for you. I'd imagine prices would come down enough that they would be quite a bit cheaper than the steel forged ones coming from HRE.
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My only grip is that it's just not busy enough.
[SIZE="3"]On it! We'll make them busier so that next time around we'll see double the 'cleaning' comments [/SIZE]

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Ground breaking technology, someone had to do it and you guys threw the glove. Still, years ahead of mass production, since it's an effin expensive process.

Companies that cut wheels in this industry, can sit relieved for a good period of time.

How much time was needed to print the center parts?
[SIZE="3"]Single wheel takes a few days, a set would take about a week or so.[/SIZE]


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Koenigsegg makes 3D printed parts for their cars tho the carbon wheels are done using autoclave.

Bugatti Chiron uses 3D printed calipers, however I don't think that component is stressed as much as wheels.
[SIZE="3"]These wheels actually exceed our current forged standard so despite what it may look like, this wheel isn't fragile. [/SIZE]
My CCBs are far more fragile I believe ~
So I'm told...
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I'm sure 3D printed wheels are some time away, its my understanding that the machine manufactures are a few years away from making a machine large enough to do something like this in one piece or even two. When it does happen though it should open a world of possibilities. I'm sure many manufactures will jump on the technology when it is available but I will only trust a company like HRE to responsibly and reliably implement this technology. Happy to see them experiment and learn about this tech early on.
that doesnt make any sense.

When 3d printing titanium becomes commoditized you could download a cad file and send it to the stop and they would make it for you. I'd imagine prices would come down enough that they would be quite a bit cheaper than the steel forged ones coming from HRE.
Forged steel wheels would be awesome!

But seriously, downloading and printing your own wheels from Bucky the 14 year old from Bakersfield sounds great and all, but I think I'll continue to trust engineers and companies with insurance and warranties when it comes to wheels.

I'm a bicyclist and have seen a number of catastrophically failed carbon parts from "the same plant that the big guys use" to trust whackadoodle design.
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get ready to pay HUBLOT prices for these wheel lol
More like RM prices!
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Cars & Coffee in Rancho Santa Fe is featuring McLaren this Saturday. Might be a good place to show off those 3D wheels!
or maybe on the X5M...
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I mean, they're completely hideous, but technology is cool and stuff.
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Looks like a work of art as a stand alone, but it doesn't really match the McLaren in my opinion.

I see a lot of people asking about the weight of the wheel. My guess would be if anything, this wheel is slightly lighter than a comparable aluminum wheel. It looks like there's a decent amount of titanium being used for the face of the wheel, and Titanium is heavier than aluminum. But the rim of the wheel looks to be made almost entirely of carbon fiber so I guess that'd offset the heavier weight of Ti vs Al.
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Looks wild and is definitely a great proof of concept but looks like a nightmare to clean.

Also, i'm with the group that thinks the design doesn't flow well with the lines of the mclaren, it would look more natural on a car with sharper lines.
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I guess the 666 is not so bad after all
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The intricate design is surreal. Well done
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Looks like a work of art as a stand alone, but it doesn't really match the McLaren in my opinion.
This for sure. Great tire, but needs one of those "angles" cars to go on, not a swoopy


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Now that it's common to build your own Swiss watch (e.g. www.121time.com, or if you've got a spare $15K https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/) I wonder if we'll get to the stage with 3D where you'd be able to build a bespoke wheel? Perhaps using a set of options for the rim, spokes, centre, colours, finish etc?
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I guess the 666 is not so bad after all
Apologies OP~ 🙏🏼 as is

Wheels are usually trending slightly along its path ...bbs y spoke or mesh variants etc.

But..then, is the split spoke dead ?

Cleaning concerns again I suggest proper
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This process produces less waste vs forging? I am all for making 3D printed anything if it also brings environmental benefits. Very interesting concept!
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