Case Study: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team boosts safe, optimized machining with VERICUT

Vericut provides safe and optimized machining operations for the mercedes-amg petronas formula one team

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team faced the challenge of machining high-complexity, high-value components for its race cars with extreme speed and zero margin for error, all while operating under a strict FIA cost cap. To eliminate costly machine collisions and component scrap while optimizing lead times, the team relied on VERICUT verification, simulation, and optimization software from CGTech.

By implementing VERICUT, the team embedded the software into its standard operating procedures, allowing it to safely simulate and validate all CNC code before machining. This solution from VERICUT resulted in the complete elimination of human-error-induced machine collisions and spindle damage, a 50% reduction in lead time for some complex parts like a titanium front axle, and provided highly accurate cycle time data that became essential for costing components under the budget cap.

Mercedes AMG Formula One Team

Robert Brown

Machine Shop Manager