ALUMINUM
1 TO 10 lbs
Millison Casting Technology LLC
PART: Brazeable Refrigerant Manifold CastingMATERIAL: SAIC Patent Alloy (AlCe)WEIGHT: 3.68 lb (1.67 kg)END MARKET: AutomotiveCaster Award Nominee: Cheng XuCustomer: SAIC Motor Company-

FUNCTION OF PART
The refrigerant manifold casting diverts and distributes heat exchange refrigerant, realizes vehicle heating, cooling and battery temperature control.
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PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
Forged 6063 alloy used formerly for brazing together with 3003 sheet.
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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%.