Automotive Applications for Magnesium Die Castings

800415

02/01/1980

Event
1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Component groups in domestic vehicle designs with significant weight savings potential through conversion to magnesium die castings are reviewed. The criteria for part selection and basic magnesium properties are discussed. Four component groups having a number of parts meeting this study’s criteria were selected--bracketry, pumps and metering bodies, housings and transmission components. Examples of specific parts in each category are given, including estimates of cost savings or cost penalty per kilogram of weight saved.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/800415
Pages
11
Citation
Caldwell, T., and Ward, H., "Automotive Applications for Magnesium Die Castings," SAE Technical Paper 800415, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800415.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1980
Product Code
800415
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English