CRP Group: How State-of-the-art Technologies Helped the Creation of the World's Most Advanced Golf Driver

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CRP Group (Modena, Italy) has long experience with CNC Machining in Formula 1 racing and 3D Printing.

With its specialized companies CRP Technology (which is involved since 1996 in Additive Manufacturing with SLS technology and Windform composite materials) and CRP Meccanica (with high-precision CNC machining experience) went beyond conventional composite manufacturing techniques and created the world's most advanced high-performance golf driver according to a more innovative and customizable approach.

CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica joined forces with Krone Golf to develop the KD-1, a composite driver club head consisting of an additively manufactured body, using selective laser sintering (SLS) and employing Windform SP, a sinterable carbon fiber polyamide powder; a Ti6A14V titanium strike face, CNC-machined from billet material, followed by sandblasting and cleaning; and a brass weight, also CNC-machined and sandblasted.

The hollow body's lattice geometry optimizes its stiffness, while the carbon/polyamide exhibits high ductility and impact absorption. The machined titanium face fits over and is bonded to the body.

The AM process coupled with CNC reduces the touch labor, and produces parts with tighter tolerances than those made from cast and forged metals, without time- and labor-intensive secondary operations.

Krone CEO Marc Kronenberg states "In our working experience with CRP so far, we have seen outstanding part quality, consistency and accuracy, in both CNC machining and 3D Printing."

CRP GROUP PROFILE

CRP Group is headquartered in Modena, Italy. The Group is made up of specialized companies (CRP Technology, CRP Service, CRP Meccanica, plus its US-based partner CRP USA) dedicated to providing clients with the very latest technological solutions. With more than 45 years of experience in the world of F1 and more than 20 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing, CRP Group is distinguished by its know-how in specific application fields including but not limited to: automotive and motorsports, design, aerospace, UAVs, marine, entertainment.

SOURCE CRP Group