Bending titanium to make racing safer
Despite challenging material, fabricator makes sturdy halos for Formula cars
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SST Technology, one of just three companies authorized to make the halo for Formula cars, uses a Unison Breeze all-electric bender to get the job done.
Professional racing isn’t just a matter of driving as fast as possible. If that were the case, anyone could do it. Racing requires a lot of judgment to keep the car under control, proceeding rapidly and safely to snag the checkered flag. Wrecked cars don’t win races.
In racing communities, many folks revere not only the most winning drivers but also the people who did the most to advance safety in the sport. Many drivers owe their lives to those who led the way in requiring the use of items such as helmets, safety harnesses, flame-retardant suits, and roll cages.