Laser-guided success as KMT helps Staffordshire University Formula Student team

4 October 2023  

Thanks in part to support from KMT, who provided a special welding jig that enabled the construction of a custom racing exhaust, Staffordshire University Racing team came in second at Formula Student 2023 at Silverstone in July.

Those taking part in Formula Student have to put together single seat race car, as well as managing all aspects of the race team. 130 university teams from 30 countries take part.

Joe Grimer, Team Leader at Staffordshire Uni Racing, observed: “Local manufacturers often provide things we can’t do in-house, while their proximity means key assemblies and components can be delivered faster.

Jayson Prince, a member of the race team and Project Engineer at Klarius, commented: “I designed a custom exhaust system to fit the high-revving 675cc bike engine fitted to our race car. A key process in assembling the exhaust is producing a jig so that the manifold and pipes can be welded together as a complete system. I had already designed a jig but required a laser cutter and press brake to produce it. Thankfully, KMT was happy to help.”

Adrian Degg, Group Engineering Director at KMT, added: “Bespoke engineering is our specialty, and using our laser cutter and press brake to support the young engineers at Staffordshire Uni Racing team has been incredibly rewarding. Congratulations to the team for achieving a podium finish!”

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