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ACuZinc™ 5 Applications in the Auto Industry
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ACuZinc™ 5, a GM-patented, high-performance ternary zinc-copper-aluminum alloy which is suitable for manufacturing net shape die castings, plays a vital role in the success of new automotive parts and systems. The new parts were designed to meet the auto industry's higher load and safety specifications. The superior mechanical properties of ACuZinc™ make it suitable for structural applications where commercial zinc die casting alloys have been found to be inadequate. From a business viewpoint, ACuZinc™ can help in penetrating new markets by competing for cast iron, powder metal and brass applications.
ACuZinc is a registered GM trademark.
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Hanna, M., Johnson, J., Rashid, M., and Blake, T., "ACuZinc™ 5 Applications in the Auto Industry," SAE Technical Paper 960764, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960764.Also In
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