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Optimizing Designs of Aluminum Suspension Components Using an Integrated Approach
Technical Paper
2005-01-1387
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Many vehicle chassis and suspension components are constructed of aluminum alloys, due to the metals relatively high strength-to-weight ratio and inherent corrosion resistance. A high percentage of these components' were converted from other materials. This has resulted in design geometries developed for materials and product forms that do not take advantage of aluminum's best attributes. In an effort to create the most efficient designs, Alcoa has developed an integrated approach to design of suspension components, combining precise process refinement, development of strength-optimized alloys, and intelligent use of advanced structural optimization tools.
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Borns, R. and Whitacre, D., "Optimizing Designs of Aluminum Suspension Components Using an Integrated Approach," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-1387, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-1387.Also In
Lightweight Castings and Aluminum Alloys for Advanced Automotive Applications
Number: SP-1948; Published: 2005-04-11
Number: SP-1948; Published: 2005-04-11
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