Advances in lightweight materials for automotive applications

This publication contains papers presented at the SAE 2003 World Congress technical sessions on 'Aluminum Products', 'Magnesium Technologies', and 'Achieving Lightweight Vehicles'. Contents: Advances in Thixomolding Magnesium Alloys Part II; Die Casting of Magnesium Alloys The Importance of Controlling Die Filling and Solidification; Structural Magnesium Front End Support Assembly; Bolt Load Compressive Stress Retention Testing of Magnesium Alloys; Comparative Mechanical Properties of AE42 and AJ52x High-Temperature Diecast Magnesium Alloys for Elevated Temperature Applications; Die Cast Magnesium Alloys for High Temperature Applications; Magnesium Die Casting Alloy AJ62x with Superior Creep Resistance, Ductility and Die Castability; A Comparative Study of New Magnesium Alloys Developed for Elevated Temperature Applications in Automotive Industry; Springback Prediction with LS-DYNA and Die Face Compensation of Aluminum Hood Inner; A Design Concept for an Aluminum Sport Utility Vehicle Frame; A New Approach for Robust High-Productivity Resistance Spot Welding of Aluminium; A Study on the Bending Springback of Aluminum Alloy 5754; Mass Analysis System (MAS); Development of Resin Made Belt Type Sunroof with Light Weight; Advanced Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites for Disk Brake Rotors; Development of 1600 N/mm2 Class Ultra-High Strength Bolts; Beta Titanium Alloys and Their use in Various Automotive Spring Applications; Properties and Production Experiences of TIMETAL LCB for Automotive Spring Applications; AMC-SC1: A New Magnesium Alloy Suitable for Powertrain Applications.