![]() Say, for example, the release lever for the clutch on the Porsche 959 is no longer available. ![]() ![]() ![]() Additive manufacturing is an alternativeĪs the quality of “additive” manufacturing processes continues to improve with generally decreasing costs, this form of manufacturing presents an economic alternative for the production of small quantities. Before embarking on a project to produce a particular component, Porsche Classic always evaluates various manufacturing processes. Producing small batches using new tools would be largely inefficient. However, ensuring the supply of spare parts that are only required in very limited numbers sometimes poses a major challenge, even for the experts. For larger quantities, production may require the use of new tools. If a certain spare part is no longer in stock or stock is dwindling, it is reproduced using the original tools. The Porsche Classic range currently includes some 52,000 parts. All parts that are produced using the 3D printing process meet the requirements in terms of absolute fidelity to the original specifications – both from a technical and a visual perspective. Namely, producing extremely rare parts that are only needed in small quantities using 3D printers.
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