With its low density, high specific strength, corrosion resistance and recyclability, aluminum is the key material of lightweighting in automotive, structural design in aviation, and a wide range of applications from packaging to construction.
Main topics
- Wrought and cast alloy series (1xxx–8xxx) and temper designations
- Precipitation hardening: solution treatment, quenching and aging
- Extrusion, rolling and the subtleties of aluminum casting
- Lightweighting strategies in automotive and aviation