Aston Martin – One 77 Front Light Lenses
The One-77: Redefining Automotive Elegance with 3D Printed Lights
Aston Martin One77 Front Lenses
The Car: Not just any Aston Martin, the One-77 represents the pinnacle of British automotive design. A million-pound masterpiece boasting a roaring 7.3-litre V12, limited to only 77 unique creations. Unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the One-77 redefined luxury and performance.
The Challenge: When an automotive design company sought the perfect headlights for this iconic car, they needed flawless clarity, exquisite finish, and lightning-fast production. Traditional methods wouldn’t do.
MNL to the Rescue: Enter Malcolm Nicholls Limited (MNL), renowned for their expertise in delivering beautifully finished 3D printed parts. Leveraging their in-house SLA 7000 machine, MNL crafted the intricate headlight lenses using 11120 resin – known for its crystal-clear finish after polishing.
Mastery in Every Step: MNL’s skilled model makers, with their proven track record of perfection, meticulously hand-finished the lenses to a gleaming gloss. This master served as the blueprint for the next phase – creating high-precision silicone tooling.
Casting the Vision: Using the tooling, MNL poured optically clear polyurethane casting material, ensuring the lenses retained their brilliance. A final polish brought everything together, resulting in flawless, fully functional headlight lenses.
Speed & Precision: This unique process allowed MNL to deliver production-ready parts in a remarkably short timeframe – a crucial factor for this high-profile project.
Beyond Prototypes: The One-77 case study exemplifies MNL’s capabilities, not just in 3D printed components, but in their entire workflow:
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- Cutting-edge technology: Advanced SLA printing for exceptional detail and accuracy.
- Expert craftsmanship: Skilled model makers ensuring flawless finishes.
- Rapid prototyping: Delivering high-quality parts quickly and efficiently.
- Complete service: From printing to finishing, MNL manages the entire process.
Own Your Automotive Vision: Partner with MNL and see your innovative automotive designs come to life with the precision and speed of 3D printing.
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