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In our ninth Gold Nugget, we explore how the shift to electrification in the automotive industry reduces the number castings from 1500 to 400 per vehicle. Discover new opportunities for foundries with HPDC and Rheocasting technology. Dr. Per Jansson from Comptech AB shares insights on innovative alloys, marketing, and the challenges of adopting new technologies in the foundry sector.
Discover how Tesla’s approach to constant innovation and quality sets it apart from traditional OEMs in our latest Goldcasting podcast episode. Explore how Tesla’s unique sourcing strategy and commitment to delivering superior products can provide valuable insights for foundries aiming to become trusted suppliers. Learn about the implications of Industry 4.0 on quality management and the benefits of diverse backgrounds in the foundry industry.
Discover the latest insights on megacastings from industry experts featured in our Goldcasting podcast. In this live episode from EUROGUSS, we explore the impact of automotive market trends and electrification on megacastings. Hear strategies from industry leaders and tune in to learn how these experts navigate the challenges and opportunities in the megacasting sector.
To improve properties of aluminium castings, changes in the alloy composition are necessary. Learn how optimizing elements like silicon, strontium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, along with advanced simulations, can enhance mechanical performance, reduce costs, and deliver higher quality castings while meeting critical specifications.
Comptech AB won the METEF Innovation Award and NADCA Casting of the Year 2022 for the Rivian hinge pillar, made with AlSi7Mg alloy using Rheocasting. This method avoids the high die wear typical in HPDC and delivers outstanding mechanical properties with a high solid fraction of 35-45%, achieving 170 MPa yield strength, 250 MPa ultimate tensile strength, and 10% elongation. The hinge pillar design reduces projected area by 50%, allowing smaller machine use, saving energy, and lowering hourly rates. Using the secondary alloy eccomelt356.2, the carbon footprint is minimized to 1.1 kg CO2 per kg Al, significantly less than the global average.
Sustainable castings are key! Many car manufacturers aim to become carbon neutral, but what about the emissions from the parts used to build vehicles? Our latest video presentation explores the impact of CBAM taxation on vehicle prices and highlights the importance of sustainable castings. Let’s look beyond emissions per 100 km and focus on the full carbon footprint.
