Extrusion research enabling production of all-aluminum cars. (includes related article on...

Developers of fuel-efficient motor vehicles are focusing on weight reduction. Extensive research on aluminum extrusion technology are being conducted. Automotive engineers are developing numerical models that can help reduce trial-and-error designs and ensure product quality.

Research around the world is helping to ensure product quality by phasing out trial-and-error designs.

Weight reduction is a major consideration in the development of fuel-efficient motor vehicles. Using aluminum instead of steel seems an obvious approach to the problem, yet aluminum's penetration