ALUMINUM

1 TO 10 lbs

Millison Casting Technology LLC

PART: Brazeable Refrigerant Manifold Casting
MATERIAL:  SAIC Patent Alloy (AlCe)
WEIGHT: 3.68 lb (1.67 kg)
END MARKET: Automotive
Caster Award Nominee: Cheng Xu
Customer: SAIC Motor Company

  • FUNCTION OF PART

    The refrigerant manifold casting diverts and distributes heat exchange refrigerant, realizes vehicle heating, cooling and battery temperature control.

  • PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

    Forged 6063 alloy used formerly for brazing together with 3003 sheet.

  • ADVANTAGES GAINED

    Compared to the product features enhanced molding flexibility, optimized lightweight structure, and reduced wall thickness. Material costs were reduced by over 50%. The costs of partial product line cutting and CNC processing were lowered by 80% via die casting technology. Ultimately, the overall cost before welding is reduced by 20%.

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