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Title: Selecting forged aluminum for automotive applications

Abstract

With the current and future efforts to downsize automobiles and reduce their weight, strong lightweight materials, in various product forms, are being substituted for many traditionally ferrous components. One of the substitute materials is aluminum, which although itself is not new to automobiles is finding novel applications as forgings in critical chassis and suspension areas. The 1984 Corvette provides an excellent example of how the use of forged aluminum can reduce unsprung and overall weight as well as improve performance without compromising the integrity of the vehicle. Using aluminum as forgings permits taking maximum advantage of its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent ductility and toughness, and good corrosion resistance. This paper discusses the various considerations to be entertained when looking at aluminum forgings for automotive applications and the benefits of planning for these lightweight parts early in the design phase.

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OSTI Identifier:
5899017
Report Number(s):
TP-840124
Resource Type:
Book
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; ALUMINIUM ALLOYS; CORROSION RESISTANCE; FORGING; MATERIALS TESTING; SHEAR PROPERTIES; USES; AUTOMOBILES; DESIGN; DUCTILITY; MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION; PERFORMANCE; WEIGHT; ALLOYS; FABRICATION; MATERIALS WORKING; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; TENSILE PROPERTIES; TESTING; VEHICLES; 330600* - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Vehicle Design Factors; 360101 - Metals & Alloys- Preparation & Fabrication; 360103 - Metals & Alloys- Mechanical Properties; 360105 - Metals & Alloys- Corrosion & Erosion

Citation Formats

Holtz, M A, Davis, J, and Crawford, D. Selecting forged aluminum for automotive applications. United States: N. p., 1984. Web.
Holtz, M A, Davis, J, & Crawford, D. Selecting forged aluminum for automotive applications. United States.
Holtz, M A, Davis, J, and Crawford, D. 1984. "Selecting forged aluminum for automotive applications". United States.
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abstractNote = {With the current and future efforts to downsize automobiles and reduce their weight, strong lightweight materials, in various product forms, are being substituted for many traditionally ferrous components. One of the substitute materials is aluminum, which although itself is not new to automobiles is finding novel applications as forgings in critical chassis and suspension areas. The 1984 Corvette provides an excellent example of how the use of forged aluminum can reduce unsprung and overall weight as well as improve performance without compromising the integrity of the vehicle. Using aluminum as forgings permits taking maximum advantage of its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent ductility and toughness, and good corrosion resistance. This paper discusses the various considerations to be entertained when looking at aluminum forgings for automotive applications and the benefits of planning for these lightweight parts early in the design phase.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984},
month = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984}
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