I can see how these guys have worked so well with Tesla. Very different bunch of people, but have similar or at least very compatible engineering attitudes. But they do seem to have a slightly different meaning of "young"
I like your commitment to excellence and your Team's work ethic. Your video is inspirational to me and other (hopefully) young men and women who aspire to be engineers.
The fastest innovating company in the car world is Tesla, and they have already installed and mastered the processes needed to employ half a dozen 6,000 ton giga-presses, with some 8,000 ton versions underway. Go Tesla, Go IRDA !!
Couple of questions: 1. What special circumstance in 2017 led IDRA to explore the idea of large castings ? Did some customer approach IDRA and requested the same ? 2. Where did this name "Giga Press" arise from ? 3. Why is this machine being advertised now and not in 2019 ? 4. Was the special alloy used in this machine invented at IDRA ?
Of course Tesla pushed them and the boundaries of what is possible. They just don't want to be associated to just one costumer, they want to keep doors open. But some references are pretty clear, they mention automotive producers and that are doing this for a greener future for the next generations
Is the Giga press dependent on the unique aluminium alloy developed by Tesla and SpaceX? Is any other auto manufacturer capable of using the giant press without this alloy?
Still no mention of Tesla in the video, just 'good friends working for the automotive producers'. Since Tesla are the only automotive producer who use the Giga Press, I find it hard to believe they had no input into the design requirements of this machine.
These videos are essentially advertising to the rest of the automotive industry... Highlighting the role Tesla played might enhance IDRAs image, but it removes the ability of another automotive OEM executive to imagine themselves when they hear "automotive partner". Standard marketing technique.
That is my big question. From my understanding, it was the Tesla metallurgy group that came up with a proprietary aluminum alloy that doesn't need heat treating. I'm curious to see what IDRA's version of events are. And if these presses even make sense without the new alloy.
@@donm2255 a large press like this could still be used with conventional alloys, it would just be used to make larger quantities of smaller parts (multiple cavities in the same die) or to make parts as large as Teslas but requiring more machining after casting.
A mold is used for molten metal (or just about anything in the liquid form). A die is used to stamp solid metals. Dies are used to stamp car bodies for instance. They take a solid sheet of metal and the die is in the shape of whatever part you want. You then press the sheet of metal into the dye to form the shape. With a mold the metal is melted forced in to the mold through vacuum and pressure it then cools and the mold opens up and you have your part.
One is a bacterial colony and the other is what happens at end of life... (Sorry, couldn't help it)... A mold is an interim product. You cast a mold from an original and then use it to make copies. A die is used to make a part. (To add confusion, the word "mold" is often used to describe any negative formwork used in casting, regardless of how it was made)
@@EnlightenedSavage Thats not entirely correct. Usually die casting is referred to liquid metal injected into a so-called die. Injecting plastics is called injection molding. The terminology doesn‘t quite make sense.
@@EnlightenedSavage This is not the whole picture. In Die Casting, you still use molten metal, but it is forced into the die under very high pressure, instead of forcing the die through, or onto the die or form. It can be confusing, a limitation of the language.
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Bright future for the world. Thanks for hooking up with Tesla!
We all love the Italians, their style, their enthusiasm and the love of the beautiful !
He's got his eye on the prize: A brighter future for our children and grand children.
I can see how these guys have worked so well with Tesla. Very different bunch of people, but have similar or at least very compatible engineering attitudes. But they do seem to have a slightly different meaning of "young"
In Italy you stop being a child and start being regarded as a young man at 45, more or less.
Fascinating insight. Can't wait to see the rest of the series and hopefully get a look at the 8k ton casting machine.
I'm here because of Tesla!
We all are 😉
You all are amazing!! Thank you. Game changer 😀🔧
It's amazing how high quality this is, considering it's essentially an ad targeted towards a few dozen people.
Mr.Fioanzo Dioni is an excellent engineer.
Thank you for these videos!
Wow, awesome, great work!
I like your commitment to excellence and your Team's work ethic. Your video is inspirational to me and other (hopefully) young men and women who aspire to be engineers.
An amazing machine. Sometimes it makes sense to go big.
Fantastic job guys.
Very excited about this series. Since first understanding what the giga press is made me very curious about behind the scenes
The fastest innovating company in the car world is Tesla, and they have already installed and mastered the processes needed to employ half a dozen 6,000 ton giga-presses, with some 8,000 ton versions underway. Go Tesla, Go IRDA !!
You all are amazing 👍
Couple of questions:
1. What special circumstance in 2017 led IDRA to explore the idea of large castings ? Did some customer approach IDRA and requested the same ?
2. Where did this name "Giga Press" arise from ?
3. Why is this machine being advertised now and not in 2019 ?
4. Was the special alloy used in this machine invented at IDRA ?
You are basically saying give credit where is due: TESLA.
Of course Tesla pushed them and the boundaries of what is possible.
They just don't want to be associated to just one costumer, they want to keep doors open.
But some references are pretty clear, they mention automotive producers and that are doing this for a greener future for the next generations
SANDY MUNRO showed Gigacasting back in 2016 to Ford and gm, they walked away.
Tesla was impressed.
and went from 70 parts to 3 casting in 3 Months.
Thanks IDRA
There is no IDRA employee without a pen.
This is really exciting!
Thank you from saudi arabia
Thank you idra for arabic translation
Is the Giga press dependent on the unique aluminium alloy developed by Tesla and SpaceX?
Is any other auto manufacturer capable of using the giant press without this alloy?
Very cool.
Still no mention of Tesla in the video, just 'good friends working for the automotive producers'. Since Tesla are the only automotive producer who use the Giga Press, I find it hard to believe they had no input into the design requirements of this machine.
These videos are essentially advertising to the rest of the automotive industry... Highlighting the role Tesla played might enhance IDRAs image, but it removes the ability of another automotive OEM executive to imagine themselves when they hear "automotive partner". Standard marketing technique.
Thank you so much godbless
Thank you!
Bravo Idra
Your are making revolutionary in car industry
Ottimo lavoro Mr. Ferrari & team (-;
Hail Idra!
Curious to know if the 'customer' provided their own metal for the press, or was this developed by IDRA as well?
Yes, Tesla developed its own aluminum, berrilium and other metals for the IDRA injection process.
That is my big question. From my understanding, it was the Tesla metallurgy group that came up with a proprietary aluminum alloy that doesn't need heat treating. I'm curious to see what IDRA's version of events are. And if these presses even make sense without the new alloy.
Proprietary Tesla 346 aluminium alloy developed in house by Tesla`s metallurgy engineers.
tesla has their own proprietary aluminium alloy for their huge parts, which require no additional heat for maximum strength.
@@donm2255 a large press like this could still be used with conventional alloys, it would just be used to make larger quantities of smaller parts (multiple cavities in the same die) or to make parts as large as Teslas but requiring more machining after casting.
GO ELON GO!! #GigaPress #GigaFuture
Technical question: What is the difference between a mold and a die?
Great question. Perhaps its in the reuseability. Curious what the answer will be!!
A mold is used for molten metal (or just about anything in the liquid form). A die is used to stamp solid metals. Dies are used to stamp car bodies for instance. They take a solid sheet of metal and the die is in the shape of whatever part you want. You then press the sheet of metal into the dye to form the shape. With a mold the metal is melted forced in to the mold through vacuum and pressure it then cools and the mold opens up and you have your part.
One is a bacterial colony and the other is what happens at end of life... (Sorry, couldn't help it)... A mold is an interim product. You cast a mold from an original and then use it to make copies. A die is used to make a part. (To add confusion, the word "mold" is often used to describe any negative formwork used in casting, regardless of how it was made)
@@EnlightenedSavage Thats not entirely correct. Usually die casting is referred to liquid metal injected into a so-called die. Injecting plastics is called injection molding. The terminology doesn‘t quite make sense.
@@EnlightenedSavage This is not the whole picture. In Die Casting, you still use molten metal, but it is forced into the die under very high pressure, instead of forcing the die through, or onto the die or form. It can be confusing, a limitation of the language.
Tesla brought me here, and I'm pleasantly surprised
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Careful guys, you might break your own arms patting yourself on the back.
quando realizzarai qualcosa di anche solo lontanamente paragonabile, ti renderai conto di cosa significhi esserne orgogliosi