Krone, a producer of custom-engineered golf equipment, selected CRP Group to provide guidance on how to combine the use of additive manufacturing and high-precision CNC machining.
By partnering with the Italian-based group, Krone was tapped into a network of companies that provide a wide range of custom solutions. Two specific divisions within CRP Group were placed on the project team: CRP Meccanica and CRP Technology.
The collaboration led to the creation of KD-1. It is a composite driver clubhead where the different materials have a specific function and structural competence.
The KD-1 body structure has been manufactured by CRP Technology’s 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing department utilising laser sintering and the innovative Windform SP additive Manufacturing material. Windform SP is a highly ductile material with top mechanical resistance. It is used where there is high stress fatigue even in time as type vibration or shock without the risk of breaking. The elasticity helps to absorb these mechanical stress.
The body has four Helicoil M4 inserts at the end to fasten the weight.
The KD-1 face (the striking surface of the head of the club) is made in Ti6AI4V: it has been CNC machined from solid and sand blasted to clean external surfaces by CRP Meccanica; the hosel was also produced in Titanium as well.
The weight is also CNC machined in brass from solid and sand blasted by CRP Meccanica.
For further information please contact Alice Franchini at info@crp-group.com
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