Brake caliper
The hydraulic brake caliper for a mountain bike disc brake system is very commonly used in the descent-based mountain bike sector, such as Enduro and Downhill. Additive manufacturing makes it easy to produce fine honeycomb and lattice structures. These structures increase the surface of the component considerably and act as heat sinks. This helps to efficiently dissipate the heat generated while braking and to ensure the hydraulic oil of the brake remains under the boiling point in the long-term. In addition, the internal hydraulic channels can adopt any conceivable shape and position. This means that bends, corners, and bending cooling channels can be completely eliminated. Turbulence and congested areas (such as air in the hydraulic system) become a thing of the past!
Facts & figures about the example part
Material: AlSi10Mg
Weight: 112.9 g
Construction duration: 91 h multilaser, 280 parts
Number of layers: 1416
Created by: TRUMPF