Application of aluminium to body components: current trends and future prospects
by T. Sakauchi, T. Kumamoto, K. Yamamoto
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 7, No. 4, 1992

Abstract: This paper explains the current trends and future prospects for the application of aluminium to automotive body panels. In recent years there have been increasing demands for techniques of weight reduction. This has been necessary to comply with the U.S. CAFE standards and the so-called gas-guzzler tax and to improve dynamic performance. The use of aluminium for body components is especially effective in reducing vehicle weight and is expected to be a key technology in the coming years. The application of aluminium to certain body parts of the 300ZX and the Skyline GT-R models was examined from the standpoint of formability, spot-weldability, corrosion resistance and other performance requirements. Among other techniques described herein is a system of applying a conversion coating to car bodies made of dissimilar metals such as steel and aluminium.

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