In the Gigafactory Texas, Tesla is accepting delivery of a second, even larger press that will likely be utilised to produce Cybertrucks.
Idra, the company that created the huge casting press used by Tesla, hinted at a new 9,000-ton Giga Press last year, which would eventually become the biggest in the world. It was speculated that the new device will be for Tesla because of their partnership with Idra.
Since then, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the device will be used at the Gigafactory Texas to produce the Cybertruck body.
Continuing The Success with Investment in Bigger Cast Parts
Tesla has so far had great success with its investment in bigger cast parts. The automaker created a single rear body section that replaced 70 separate parts in the Model Y, and it is presently doing the identical thing with the frontal underbody. As a result, manufacturing costs are reduced and the process is greatly streamlined.
Some other manufacturers are allegedly considering following Tesla’s lead after the incorporation of massive casting technology was a success. The technology is currently being discussed by a dozen additional automakers, according to an Idra report from last year. But before they can incorporate it into any car projects, it might take years.
But, Tesla is already integrating technology more thoroughly, particularly with the Cybertruck, which will feature even larger single-casting pieces.
The largest casting press in the world, weighing 9 tonnes, was seen being delivered to Tesla in January. Since the delivery a few months ago, Idra has teased the upcoming shipping of a second 9-ton press, with Tesla once more speculated to be the customer.
New Press Headed for Gigafactory Texas
The new Giga Press is headed for Austin’s Gigafactory Texas. Tesla will have the two biggest presses in the world once it is installed. Both are anticipated to be utilised in the creation of Cybertruck. In the same factory, the automaker also uses a few 6-ton Giga Press machines to produce Model Y.
Tesla wants to begin making Cybertrucks this summer, but full manufacturing won’t likely begin until 2024. It’s unclear at this time whether both 9-ton Giga Presses will be required to begin production or if the second one will be employed to produce bigger volumes.
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