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ALUMINUM MATERIAL
Aluminum alloys used in automobiles : 3
03 Aluminum alloy surface treatment

The beautiful transmuting appearance of aluminum with processed surfaces

Aluminum Design Sheets
Anodizing Self-coloring process
2-step coloring process
Etching Staining
The aesthetically pleasing appearance of aluminum is one of its major Surface Surface property
features. The sheen of luminous aluminum alloys can be further enhanced treatment Pre-coating Surface design
through electrolytic and chemical polishing, and they are used for Printing
decorative parts, such as vehicle moldings. Various surface treatment Plating
technologies can be used to accentuate the aesthetic qualities of
aluminum.
UACJ manufactures luminous aluminum alloy design sheet with a focus
on a level of sheen which can hardly be found anywhere else in the world.
With this material, superior designs can be achieved through chemical
and electrolytic polishing, and anodizing properties can also be ensured. Motor Fan illustrated

Interior use of aluminum design sheets

Aluminum panels with surfaces beautifully processed and treated
with hairlines and other designs are widely used for cockpit interior

decoration, such as in center console panels and door trims.
ALUMINUM AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Parts made of aluminum alloy are ideal for creating a sporty impression. 09
The beautiful sheen of aluminum sheets surely provides an incentive to
choose them instead of resin.

Anodizing

Anodizing is a process that involves turning a piece of aluminum
into an anode in an electrolytic solution to create a surface layer of
oxidized aluminum. Colored oxide layers can be produced in
black, red, blue, etc.

Evaluation and analysis technologies Crash boxes

UACJ works on simulations, analysis and
evaluations in order to develop better (kN)
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aluminum alloys. Particularly useful for Experimental value Analytical value
development is impact simulation Load 20
analysis, fluid analysis and thermal 10
analysis. CAE is used for considering the
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characteristics of materials and shapes to 0 50 100 150
improve collision safety. Displacement (mm)