Advances in Lightweight Materials: Casting and Aluminum and Achieving Lightweight Vehicles

To take full advantage of the flexibility that lightweight materials allow, a need exists for well-developed process and property information so that the selection and design of lightweight components can be optimized. The 16 papers in this publication focus on recent process developments, improvements, and applications for wrought aluminum alloys in the ground transportation industry. Also included are details on how to improve casting properties and inspection techniques for automotive components and the applications of various light-weight materials, including: polypropylene foams, aluminum, ductile iron castings, etc., to achieve light weight vehicles.

For a complete listing of technical papers in this Special Publication click on the See List link below.