The chassis is the foundation on which everything else is built safety, handling, aerodynamics, and weight distribution all stem from this core structure. And for high-performance motorsport applications, the material of choice is nearly always carbon fibre.
But while the finished parts often steal the spotlight, few talk about the tooling that makes them possible. That’s where composite tooling, and companies like Composite Products can help.
Why Carbon Fibre for Chassis Design?
The benefits of a carbon fibre chassis are well known. It offers excellent torsional rigidity, is extremely lightweight, and can be engineered to meet exacting safety standards. In motorsport, this translates to faster acceleration, sharper handling, and more predictable performance on the track.
Where Composite Tooling Comes In
You can’t make a carbon fibre chassis without high-precision tooling. Composite tooling provides the moulds and forms needed to shape carbon fibre fabric into complex carbon fibre components, often with millimetre-level tolerances.
This tooling must withstand repeated heat cycles, support complex geometries, and deliver the surface quality expected from a race-grade component.
At Composite Products, we support chassis design and production* by providing custom tooling solutions tailored to motorsport applications. Whether it’s a sub-frame, or a series of smaller composite parts, our in-house tooling expertise ensures consistent, high-quality results.
While our autoclave capacity is well suited to a wide range of components, very large parts may need a quick discussion about feasibility. We’ll always be upfront about what’s possible and, where needed, can explore alternative approaches to help bring your project forward.
Tailored to Motorsport
Tooling for motorsport isn’t the same as tooling for mass-market automotive parts. It needs to be adaptable to evolving designs, and able to support low-to-medium volume production runs.
We understand these needs. Our work with clients in motorsport, whether they’re in Formula Student or elite racing series, focuses on flexibility, speed, and accuracy. And because we can do it in-house, we can respond quickly to design changes or specific schedules.
Supporting Designers & Engineers
Whether you’re in the early stages of carbon fibre chassis design or preparing for full-scale production, the right tooling partner makes a difference. Our job is to make your job easier by providing reliable, well-engineered tooling that fits seamlessly into your workflow.
Need a composite tooling specialist for your next chassis project? Contact our team and let’s talk about how we can support you.
*Composite Products don’t have specific testing facilities, if your design has already been tested, then we could happily have a discussion about whether we can manufacture this for you.