In this report the production and use of forged aluminum parts are described and the automotive and other principal markets for forged aluminum components are outlined.
tags :drop forging, lightening, aluminum alloys, forged automotive components
In attempting to achieve the "three-litre" fuel- consumption target some leading European car makers recently introduced the "think light" concept based on all-aluminum body and the replacement of steel in many suspension parts by aluminum.
Global market demands and the growing number of car makers who are recognizing aluminum’s potential as a realistic and cost effective alternative to steel forgings,
have signaled the start to this kind of business in Slovenia- an associate member of the European Union. According to the Forging Industry Association
"forging is a manufacturing process where metal is pressed, pounded or squeezed under great pressure into high-strength parts known as forgings. The process is
normally (but not always) performed hot by preheating the metal to a desired temperature before it is worked.
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