Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Gravity and Squeeze Cast Novel Al-Si Alloy
The automotive industry traditionally reduces weight primarily by value engineering and thickness optimization. However, both of these strategies have reached their limits. A 6% reduction in automotive truck mass results in a 13% improvement in freight mass. Aluminum alloys have lower weight, relati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Metals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/194 |