Each frame is conceived from hundreds of hours of design, CAD drawings, specifications, tolerances, and advanced engineering. Each and every bike is born of raw tubing, and over 10lbs of billet 6061-T6 aluminum, Stainless, and steel alloys. Every tube is inspected for imperfections when arriving at our door, and after a thorough check, the tubes are then transported to the machinist to be cut.
The Machinist then refers to the CAD drawings, where he loads the drawings into the CNC machines, using G-Code and CAM programs. Parts to be welded to the frames are done first, parts that bolt on, last, ensuring faster delivery. All tubes are mitered to exacting tolerances, fractions of a human hair. This creates fitment in the welding jig that is perfect.
Before welding, the frames are prepped, and all oxide removed, a necessary process to assure perfect welds. The frames are welded in specific sequence to assure least misalignment. Any misalignment that does occur is corrected after solution heat treatment. The frames are then artificially aged, and each frame's temper is verified with a certificate. At this point the frames temper is returned to proper strength, known as 6061-T6(2).
The front triangles return to the shop, where they are then reamed, chased, and faced before being prepped for paint, using one of our four available choices. The linkage, and rear end are sent to be bead blasted and anodized, increasing surface hardness and giving a lasting tough finish. During this time, decals are applied to the front triangle, seat tubes are reamed, and pivot bearings pressed into the frames. Once the rear triangles and linkages return from Anodizing, they are bolted up, and pivot tolerances are verified. All bolts are installed; frames are wrapped, boxed, and shipped to their destination. Get the door; it's the courier with your brand new PDC Racing frame.
