Functionally Graded Aluminum Alloy and Composite Products and Process Technology

This technology involves using Functional Grade Material (FGM) concepts to design and create lightweight aluminium composite components for automotive applications. These components offer improved mechanical and wear properties at specific locations within the material. The technology has been successfully used to fabricate various automotive parts such as brake rotor discs, cylinder liners, gear housings, and piston rings. The main advantages include enhanced durability and performance of these parts due to their improved mechanical properties. Additionally, the use of lightweight materials contributes to overall vehicle efficiency and fuel savings, opening up new possibilities for creating more efficient and reliable automotive components.
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Advantages :
- Tailored Performance:Enables the creation of components with specific mechanical properties at precise locations
- Lightweight Design:Utilizes aluminium composites to reduce overall vehicle weight, improving fuel efficiency
- Versatile Applications:Successfully applied to various automotive components, enhancing their durability and performance
- Innovative Manufacturing:Employs FGM concepts to create advanced materials with superior properties for automotive use
- Commerical Status :
- Technology Readiness Level : Technology Development Industrial Application : Composites Engine and Motors
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Description :In the present method, the Functional grade materials (FGM) concepts are successfully adopted for the design and fabrication of lightweight aluminum composite - functionally graded material components for automotive applications with improved location-specific mechanical and wear properties.