ALUMINUM – Structural Casting

from Recycled Materials

ArtiFlex Manufacturing

PART: Center Support Bracket
MATERIAL: RidgeAlloy
WEIGHT:  2.3 lb (1.04 kg)
END MARKET: Automotive 
Caster Award Nominee: Frank Sant
  • FUNCTION OF PART

    Provides support for the electric motor housing.

  • PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

    The part was formerly high-pressure die cast using ADC12 Al-Si alloy.

  • ADVANTAGES GAINED

    RidgeAlloy was chosen because it can provide structural properties while utilizing 100% mixed automotive body sheet (ABS) scrap containing elevated levels of iron and silicon without any heat treatment. This provides a cost effective way to utilize ABS scrap, while still producing castings with high mechanical properties and increased thermal conductivity.

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