Sabre 66

Project Description

Project Info

DTM hull tooling.


Client

Sabre / Back Cove Yachts.


Designer

Kevin Burns


Industry

Marine


Tooling Services

DTM Limited Production


Scope of Work
  • CNC machined direct to mold hull surface measuring 185 m²
  • Hydraulically actuated surface / See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1v7tSn-wr8
  • Split on centerline to accommodate the classic tumblehome hull shape
  • Optimized to support closed molding vacuum infusion hull laminating process
  • Engineered solutions to anticipate extreme exotherm during infusion: This surface had heat shielding material incorporated into the composite tooling laminate as well as thermocouple wiring for real-time measurement and management during the cure
  • Single skin removable FRP transom mold
  • Traditional deck pattern

Customer Testimonial

“Symmetrix gave us confidence to do something that had never been done before on such a large scale. From conceptualizing, researching and problem solving, to follow through with manufacturing and product – their project management started early on and continued through the whole project. We rely on agile partnerships so we can continue to focus on product development. Symmetrix is a true partner to us when it comes to difficult tooling operations and that is what is invaluable to us.”

Kevin Burns
VP of Design and Product Development, Sabre / Back Cove Yachts

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