2018, Volume 20, Issue 1
Strategic Study of CAE >> 2018, Volume 20, Issue 1 doi: 10.15302/J-SSCAE-2018.01.012
Automobile Lightweight Technology: Development Trends of Aluminum/Magnesium Alloys and Their Forming Technologies
National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Abstract
This study reviews the development of aluminum and magnesium alloys, including new materials, forming technologies, and application trends; analyzes the obstacles of their application in the automobile industry; and suggests possible solutions to promote the process of making lightweight vehicles in China.
Keywords
automobile ; lightweight ; aluminum alloy ; magnesium alloy ; forming technology ; development trend
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