At Chemets, we developed a fully customized foot peg—commonly referred to as a “paw”—for a seasoned motorcyclist and mechanical designer. The component is tailored for travel enduro, hard enduro, and motocross bikes.
The specially designed geometry ensures excellent foot grip and increased safety, even on wet, muddy, or dusty terrain.
The client wanted to add a personal touch to the bike and adapt the shape and functionality of the peg to match their riding position and the types of terrain they most often ride on.
The result? A unique product that combines aesthetics, ergonomics, and technical excellence.
In this project, we received a finalized CAD/CAM file. However, in general, the development of such a component includes:
- analysis of existing solutions and eco-design,
- defining the client’s requirements in terms of shape, size, and ergonomics,
- adaptation based on the most common terrain type.
Our goal was to create a foot peg that delivers reliable grip in all weather and terrain conditions while offering the rider full personalization.
A Combination of 3D Printing and Metal Casting
We used a hybrid approach that combines:
- 3D printing of a wax model using Voxeljet technology, which allows for highly precise detailing,
investment casting, to produce a solid metal part with excellent strength and durability.
One of the key advantages of 3D printing a wax model is that it skips two stages of the traditional process—the creation of a master pattern and a wax mold.
This means:
- shorter production times,
- reduced material consumption,
- significantly less waste,
- fast prototyping and simple design changes,
- cost-efficient production even for small batches without the need for tooling.
This approach enables the creation of fully custom, technically reliable, and visually refined components.
With this development, we achieved all the set objectives:
- preventing foot slippage on demanding terrains,
- full adaptation to the rider and their riding style,
- visual harmony with the bike and gear.
The final product passed practical testing and impressed the owner with its combination of personalized design and high-end functionality.
This custom anti-slip foot peg project proves that combining advanced 3D printing with traditional metal casting can result in truly unique, durable, and safe motorcycle components.
Such solutions are ideal for all motorcycle enthusiasts looking to merge personalization, performance, and sustainability—whether for enduro, hard enduro, or motocross bikes.
| Advantage | Traditional Method | 3D-Printed Wax Model |
| Production time | weeks to 12 weeks | hours to days |
| Material use / waste | higher | lower, recyclable |
| Tooling cost | high | minimal / tool-free |
| Production flexibility | low | visoka, idealna za prototipe in manjše serije |
| Production volume | needs high volumes to break even | effective in small to mid-sized batches |
