ALUMINUM – Structural Casting
from Recycled Materials
ArtiFlex Manufacturing
PART: Center Support BracketMATERIAL: RidgeAlloyWEIGHT: 2.3 lb (1.04 kg)END MARKET: Automotive Caster Award Nominee: Frank Sant-

FUNCTION OF PART
Provides support for the electric motor housing.
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PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
The part was formerly high-pressure die cast using ADC12 Al-Si alloy.
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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.