As an FIA and MSA approved Roll Cage manufacturer and fitter, we know how complicated (and expensive) it can be to design and homologate a roll cage. It's not something that is viable for a one off cage. Even designing an international cage to the minimum spec is a bit of a tall order if there is only one to make. Or is it?

With our technology, an international spec one off cage is a reality. Even homologation can be viable.

By measuring the shell using our 3D Faro arm, and designing the cage direct into our CAD package (Solidworks) using the same arm, we can very accurately and efficiently conclude the final design for the cage.

From there, in line with FIA regulations, we can test the strength of the cage and make sure it complies to the stringent requirements for use in world motorsport. This means we can be sure we design the safest, lightest cage possible for the application required.

That's only half the story though. All this 'data' has to be converted into an actual cage. This is where exporting meaningful data to an accurate machine becomes key. There is no point in having a shell hugging, micron accurate design, if you cannot manufacture it efficiently and accurately into a cage which actually hugs the shell, or even fits in it. With our Baileigh Industrial tube bender, we can take the correct data out of the CAD package, and get a perfect fit first time. It also allows us a level of repeatability and dependability to put the cage into production if required.

Recently we have put all this technology into producing a full international spec cage for a Mitsubishi Evo 3. Working in conjunction with our approved fitting partner Lancaster Rally Services, we are really happy with the results. A modern, light, safe cage which will hopefully make the owner of what will be a unique and first-class Evo 3 rally car, a happy man.