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•    Title:   First Laser-Welded Aluminum Door Blanks for Mass Production

•    Volume: Vol. 72, No. 6

•    Year: 2014

•    No. Pages:  1

•    Description: Shiloh Industries, Inc. introduced a new laser-welded aluminum door blank for commercial production. According to the company, the new door blank is the industry’s lightest, while also maintaining part integrity and formability—a breakthrough that could potentially allow automakers to further reduce mass compared to existing methods. This article briefly looks at the technology behind the laser-welded blank and how it could potentially impact the automotive industry.

•    Companies Mentioned:  Shiloh Industries, Inc.

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