Modern manufacturing technology has transformed the way performance parts are designed and built. Today, companies can produce high-quality components faster, more efficiently, and with greater precision than ever before.
In this video, we get an inside look at how Classic Performance Products (CPP) manufactures its tubular control arms in-house, taking them from initial design concepts all the way to finished products ready for installation.
From OEM Parts to Digital Models
We’ve previously looked at how 3D scanning and 3D printing technology are changing the automotive aftermarket. That same technology plays a major role in CPP’s manufacturing process.
The process begins by scanning an OEM control arm and creating a digital model in SolidWorks. Once the design work is complete, a prototype part is produced using a 3D printer. These prototype pieces are then used to create the fixtures required for production.
This approach allows CPP to accurately replicate factory dimensions while incorporating the improvements needed for a high-performance tubular control arm.
Robotic Welding and Precision Manufacturing
After the production fixtures are completed, CPP’s robotic welding systems take over.
Pre-bent, notched, and prepared tubing is loaded into the fixtures, where robots precisely weld the components together. This automated process ensures consistency from one control arm to the next while maintaining tight manufacturing tolerances.
According to CPP, the entire process, from raw materials to a completed set of tubular control arms, takes approximately 45 minutes.
Quality Control and Final Assembly
Once the welding process is complete, each control arm goes through a rigorous quality-control inspection to verify fit, dimensions, and overall quality.
After inspection, the control arms are sent out for powder coating to provide a durable finish and long-term corrosion protection.
The final assembly process is completed in-house at CPP before the control arms are packaged and shipped to customers.
Modern Technology Drives Better Performance Parts
From 3D scanning and CAD modeling to robotic welding and final assembly, CPP’s manufacturing process showcases how modern technology is helping performance parts manufacturers produce better products more efficiently.
The result is a high-quality tubular control arm that benefits from precise engineering, consistent manufacturing, and thorough quality control before it ever reaches a customer’s vehicle.
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