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ALUMINUM MATERIAL
02 Aluminum extruded products
Aluminum alloys used in automobiles : 2
Components with complex cross-sectional shapes
Aluminum extruded shapes
Using extrusion, it is possible to produce complex shapes. The process involves heating
the aluminum alloy up to 400-500°C and pressing it through a die. Various shapes can be
extruded, including complex shapes and hollow materials. They are normally used for
automobile subframes and bumper beams.
Die Billet
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Platen Stem Container Block
A space frame structure made of extruded aluminum shapes was
adopted for the Chevrolet Corvette. A strong body structure with as Solid shape Hollow shape
much as 57% higher rigidity was realized, while also achieving a
weight reduction of 45 kilograms compared to previous models.
ALUMINUM AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY
08 Solid die Male die Female die Hollow die
Bumpers of the Mazda MX-5
This bumper is manufactured using a 7000 series aluminum
alloy produced by UACJ Corporation for use in hollow shape
extrusions.
Aluminum extruded products are used to produce
motorbike frames and front forks. UACJ’s front fork
outer tubes hold the world's top share.
