Manufacturing Racing Car Pistons Using Five-Axis CNC Milling and Autodesk Fusion

Author(s)	Dr. Santanu Duari, Mr. Souvik Mondal, Mr Debarya Chakraborty
Country	India
Abstract	The development of high-performance racing car pistons is a complex and precision-intensive process that lies at the intersection of modern manufacturing technologies and advanced mechanical engineering. This article delves into the methods used to manufacture such pistons, placing particular emphasis on five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) milling-an advanced technique that offers substantial improvements over traditional approaches. Unlike conventional three-axis machines, which are limited in their range of motion and flexibility, five-axis CNC milling allows simultaneous movement along five different axes. This makes it possible to machine highly intricate geometries, deep undercuts, compound curves, and asymmetrical features-critical elements in racing pistons where airflow dynamics, combustion efficiency, and thermal behavior must be tightly controlled.
Keywords	Fusion software, NC code generation, Toolpath optimization, Racing car pistons, Precision manufacturing.
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71230

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research