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Title: Weight Reduction Through Thixocasting Associated with Shot Peening, Part I: Properties of Automobiles Wheel Discs Made by Thixocasting

Author: G. Grillon, A. Leclere, M. Garat

Company: Michelin Technology Centre, Aluminium Pechiney

Issue #: Vol. 61, No. 7,8

Year: 2003

# of Pages: 6

Description: In Part I of two, the authors report on a study made of weight reduction applied to an automobile wheel disc, and how thixocasting of aluminum alloys appeared to be an attractive solution in terms of the search for a better "Weight Reduction/Freedom of Style/Cost" compromise. Article includes a study framework, stress transmission, and performance of thixoformed discs. 

Product Code: art-00604