This paper provides an overview of alloy and process developments in aluminum and magnesium castings fa lightweight automotive applications. Wear-resistant aluminum alloys, creep-resistant and high strength/ductility magnesium alloys have been developed for automotive applications. On the process front, vacuum-assisted die casting and high vacuum die casting technologies have been developed for high-integrity body and chassis applications. Thin-wall and hollow casting components are being produced by low-pressure die casting processes for structural appDcations. Overcasting technology is gaining traction and has enabled mixed material designs for automotive sub-systems such as engine cradles and Instrument panel beams. Simulation tools developed to predict the interfacial interactions of the dissimilar components and the structural integrity of the overcast systems are being validated in the casting trials.
Advanced casting technologies for lightweight automotive applications
Fortschrittliche Gießtechnologien für den Leichtbau in der Automobilfertigung
WFC, World Foundry Congress, 69 ; 42-48
2010
7 Seiten, 7 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 30 Quellen
Conference paper
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English
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