ENGINEERING AND WIND TUNNEL MODELS

Envision designs and builds engineering models for the racing industry to support wind tunnel model testing. These typically take the form of carbon fiber components but we also mold parts in other less expensive materials and also machine high density foam parts that are easy to modify by hand. Carbon fiber is historically the material of choice for models but there are a variety of accurate processes that can be used instead. These different processes make sense since the life of a model is fairly short when rule and template changes are considered.

Envision typically CNC machines from customer supplied data but we can also provide scanning solutions as well as surface creation. There are a number of creative solutions - contact us for a more in depth analysis.

CNC TOOLING FOR RACING COMPONENT MANUFACTURING

Master patterns and models from Envision can be used for a variety of manufacturing operations including composite molding both high temperature and room temperature as well as infusion molding, sand casting, rubber-plaster molding, epoxy tooling, hybrid tooling, RTV molding, investment casting, and vacuum forming. Depending on the application, Envision can add texture and embossed or raised lettering to produce a production quality Master Pattern model.

Envision has considerable expertise creating patterns for high temperature applications such as autoclave tooling. These patterns and tools are typically machined from relatively inexpensive tooling block materials as opposed to aluminum patterns and tools that are considerably more expensive.

SPONSORSHIPS

Envision is proud to share our knowledge through sponsorships with local universities to help educate students in the process of taking an idea from conception through CAD and into a physical 3D model. In particular we assist with the development of molded carbon fiber parts, with a concentration specifically in pattern machining. Some of our recent local sponsorships include Clemson University and NC State University Formula SAE 2004 and 2005 Competitions.