{"product_id":"tarmac-sl8-3dam-titanium-thru-axle-set-ultra-lightweight-slm-3d-printed-grade-5-titanium-m12-120-m12-164-p1-0","title":"Tarmac SL8 3DAM Titanium Thru Axle Set | Ultra-Lightweight SLM 3D Printed Grade 5 Titanium | M12×120 \u0026 M12×164 P1.0","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-PARTS Tarmac SL8 3DAM Titanium Thru Axle Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe S-PARTS 3DAM Series represents a new generation of cycling components engineered through advanced metal additive manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for the Specialized Tarmac SL8, this ultra-lightweight thru axle set combines aerospace-grade Grade 5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), topology optimization, and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology to achieve a level of weight reduction and structural efficiency that traditional machining simply cannot match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt layer by layer from high-purity titanium powder, each axle is engineered to place material precisely where it is needed and eliminate it where it is not. The result is an exceptionally lightweight, visually distinctive, and performance-driven axle system built for riders who demand the very best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1× Front Thru Axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1× Rear Thru Axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2× 90° Tapered M12 Conical Washers (+2mm Offset)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: S-PARTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: 3DAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Grade 5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Process: Metal Additive Manufacturing \/ Selective Laser Melting (SLM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility: Specialized Tarmac SL8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Axle Size: M12 × 120mm × P1.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear Axle Size: M12 × 164mm × P1.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread Pitch: 1.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 36.6g \/ set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tool: 6mm Hex Key \/ Torque Wrench (Install according to frame manufacturer specifications)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow (Oil Slick)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplatter Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Splatter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Camo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger Green-Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaguar Green-Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowstorm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is 3DAM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3DAM (3D Additive Manufacturing) is fundamentally different from conventional CNC machining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than removing material from a solid billet, additive manufacturing builds a component layer by layer from titanium powder according to a precise digital model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach unlocks design possibilities that were previously impossible to manufacture, allowing engineers to create optimized internal geometries, hollow structures, and advanced load-distribution pathways while maintaining exceptional strength and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Lightweight by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery gram matters when building a high-performance road bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough topology optimization, simulation-driven engineering, and additive manufacturing, the complete axle set weighs approximately 36.6 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with conventional steel thru axles, significant weight is removed without sacrificing structural integrity, creating an ideal balance between performance, reliability, and efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopology-Optimized Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe greatest advantage of additive manufacturing is not simply that a part is 3D printed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing advanced simulation software and structural analysis, every critical load path within the axle has been carefully evaluated and optimized. Material is added only where strength is required and removed where it serves no structural purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a highly efficient structure that maximizes stiffness, durability, and weight savings simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerospace-Grade Titanium Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from aerospace-grade Grade 5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), the axle system delivers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding strength-to-weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent fatigue resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term structural reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow density and high mechanical performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with SLM manufacturing technology, the material provides an ideal balance between lightweight performance and real-world durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelective Laser Melting Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach axle begins as ultra-fine titanium powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a high-energy laser beam, the powder is selectively melted and fused layer by layer to create a dense, highly uniform structure with excellent mechanical properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis process enables complex geometries and structural features that are impossible to achieve through traditional subtractive machining methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined Industrial Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visual language of the 3DAM Series reflects the same engineering philosophy found throughout the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean surfaces, purposeful geometry, and carefully sculpted transitions create a modern industrial aesthetic without unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standard 6mm hex interface ensures straightforward installation and precise torque control while maintaining a clean and minimalist appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Surface Finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePVD Vacuum Nitriding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Gold, Black, and Blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-performance vacuum nitriding process creates a hardened surface layer that improves wear resistance and impact resistance while delivering rich metallic color and long-term durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Titanium Finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Rainbow (Oil Slick), Splatter Pop, Neon Splatter, Digital Camo, Tiger Purple-Gold, Jaguar Purple-Gold, and Snowstorm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped specifically for titanium components, these advanced finishing techniques create vivid, durable, and highly distinctive appearances that allow riders to personalize their builds without compromising performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineering Beyond Conventional Manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt S-PARTS, additive manufacturing is not used simply because it is new. 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