Magnesium is the lightest structural metal, yet its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it more attractive than steel in many applications. The world's automakers already use magnesium for individual components. However, new alloys and processing methods are needed before it can become economically and technologically feasible as a major automotive structural material. This article explores the initial results of an international collaboration that is leveraging the expertise and resources of Canada, China, and the United States. Called the Magnesium Front End Research and Development (MFERD) project, its goal is to advance the manufacture of magnesium-intensive vehicles. The MFERD project aims to develop the enabling technologies and knowledge base that will lead to a vehicle front end body structure that is 50 to 60% lighter, equally affordable, more recyclable, and of equal or better quality than today's vehicles. Toward this end, databases are to be developed that will enable further alloy and manufacturing process optimization, and a ofe-cycle analysis of the magnesium alloys will be conducted.
Magnesium for future autos
Magnesium für Zukunftsautos
Advanced Materials & Processes ; 166 , 10 ; 35-37
2008
3 Seiten, 4 Bilder
Article (Journal)
English
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