With the development of the automobile industry, lightweight has become a very important trend. Among aluminum alloy materials, aluminum forgings have excellent properties and are one of the important choices for lightweight design at present. There are many kinds of automobile aluminum forgings, and the following will introduce the common automobile aluminum forgings in detail.
- Steering arm
The steering arm is an important part of the interconnecting steering gear and steering knuckle, which needs to meet the requirements of bearing large loads and loads, and has good reliability and efficient manufacturing process. Because aluminum forgings have high toughness, corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, aluminum forgings are widely used in transportation such as bicycles, motorcycles and cars.
- Control arm
The control arm is a component that connects the wheels to the suspension system to improve the performance of the vehicle’s suspension system. Aluminum forgings can reduce the weight and volume of the control arm, which can improve the vehicle’s suspension performance and fuel economy. The aluminum alloy material also provides good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, enabling the control arm to operate normally under extreme conditions of use.
- Crankshaft
Automobile crankshaft is one of the core components of the engine, because the operation of the crankshaft directly affects the efficiency and performance of the engine. Lightweight has become an important trend in the automotive industry, and aluminum forgings have become the material of choice in crankshaft manufacturing due to their excellent mechanical properties, good stability and low density.
- Gears
Gear is a mechanical component dealing with transmission, because of its good thermal conductivity and high strength, aluminum alloy material is also widely used in automotive gear manufacturing. Compared with steel, aluminum products can reduce the weight of vehicles, improve fuel economy, and have better corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance.
- Anti-collision beam
The anti-collision beam is an important part of the car shell and is usually installed on the front of the vehicle to absorb the impact of a collision. Aluminum alloy material has good deformation ability and energy absorption ability, which can effectively reduce the weight of vehicles and improve the safety performance of vehicles.
In general, automotive aluminum forgings have good mechanical properties, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, and can reduce the overall weight of the car and improve the performance and safety of the vehicle. Therefore, aluminum forgings are very popular in the automobile manufacturing industry and have become an indispensable part of modern transportation.
