BorgWarner has won its first commercial order for an electric motor developed with aluminium-wire hairpin winding technology. The US automotive supplier will provide the new eMotor to a major Chinese automaker for use in hybrid vehicles, bringing the technology into its first production application. The motor uses aluminium-wire hairpin winding technology and is designed for hybrid vehicles. Its applications include generator motors and traction motors for auxiliary drive systems, with production scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Explore AL Circle’s report ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030 for insights into aluminium applications, industry developments and opportunities across the electrical sector . Compared with conventional copper-wire motors with...
Getting a clean, smooth finish while removing material quickly is not always easy when machining high-strength aluminium alloys. A new study on AA7075-T6 aluminium alloy has explored this challenge, identifying two different sets of drilling conditions to improve surface quality and maximise machining productivity. The research examined how cutting speed, feed rate and drill depth influence conventional drilling performance. Using response surface methodology and a central composite design, the researchers developed predictive models to determine how changes in these parameters affect the machining process. The models showed a strong level of accuracy, with coefficients of determination (R²) reaching 0.9731 for surface roughness and 0.9359 for material removal rate. Further confirmation...
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Henan Province has willingly opted to join aluminium production cut during winter season. For this, Henan provincial government has issued a notice in which it announced intention to add Luoyang, Pingdingshan and Sanmenxia into the list of 28 cities winter production cuts in China, SMM reported. Henan province’s decision is likely to affect aluminium production more than it was anticipated. The effect is expected to come in the range of 10-20%. In March this year, China ordered aluminium producers to curtain their production capacity in 28 cities during winter months to tackle air quality in the country's polluted cities. The country ordered to slash production capacity on aluminium by more than 30 percent, according to the order issued by authorities including the Ministry of...
Indonesia’s stepping back from bauxite export market saw many countries leveraging the opportunity and making it big over the years. Guinea came up in a big way, and there were the quintessential big players like Australia, Brazil, followed by China and India. One country that lagged behind despite owning substantial bauxite reserves was Vietnam. Industry experts opine that the south-east Asian country has huge potential to be one of the top exporters of bauxite, but then, myriad issues have stopped bauxite mining operations from taking off in a full-fledged manner. As global export-import statics has it, Vietnam’s estimated bauxite export could reach 94907 tonnes in 2016, rising from only 28751 tonnes in 2015. In 2017, estimated bauxite export by the country is likely to reach 1,30133...
According to a new report by Transparency Market Research, the global aluminium foil packaging market is projected to witness a steady stable growth due to increasing demand and consumption of consumer goods in the emerging economies. The aluminium foil packaging market is expected to grow at a moderate CAGR in the coming years. China will account for approximately 50% of the overall market share in the coming years. Food & beverage and construction industries are the biggest end users of aluminium foil packaging in the country. The market for aluminium foil packaging in North America and Asia is steadily growing. The key manufacturers in the global aluminium foil packaging market are Amcor Ltd., Novelis Inc., Coppice Alupack Ltd., Ardagh Group, Comital Group, Danpack International B.V.,...
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A00 ingot prices got a boost in all major China markets on the back of aluminium capacity cut news buzzing in the market. It was also fuelled by Rusal’s estimate published yesterday that says winter cuts by Chinese government may result in an annualized production loss of 1.2 million tonnes in China at the end of the year. The average prices for A00 Aluminium Ingot for all major Chinese markets (North, South, North-East and South-West) have registered a leap on July 28. Among the domestic markets, the average price for A00 Aluminium Ingot for North China market has increased to RMB 14,225/t . In the South China market the price increased to RMB 14,290/t. The price gap between the two market increased toRMB 65/t. The price in East China market (Zhejiang) jumped to RMB 14,275/t and for...
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its new Phantom 2018 at an event in London’s Mayfair. The company said the new model is the “most technologically-advanced Rolls-Royce ever”. The Phantom comes with all-aluminium spaceframe chassis. The Phantom 2018 will go on sale in early 2018. The aluminium architecture makes it lighter and 30 per cent stiffer than its predecessor. “Phantom [VIII] is the most up to date technology driven Rolls Royce we have ever done in history so far, ” Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said at a press event. “This Phantom is a pleasure for all your senses. It is impossible to beat and there are no others around who can deliver similar things.” Rolls-Royce said, “Incalculable effort was expended to create 'the most silent motor car in the...
Aluminium China 2017 was special for AlCircle. The mega event and indubitably Asia's top trading, sourcing, networking and branding platform for the whole aluminium industry value chain stood witness to AlCircle reaching an important milestone in its journey since 2010. The leading aluminium industry website launched its Chinese version- AlCircle China-focussed on the biggest aluminium producing region and consumer market of the world. When it comes to new-age aluminium industry dynamics, any discussion remains incomplete without the mention of China. The country, home to the largest aluminium producing company and consumer markets, contributes more than 50% of the entire global production and consumption. According to the recent statistics, China consumes about 32.5 million tonnes of...
Rusal reported 2.1% sequential increase in alumina production in Q2 2017 at 1,928 thousand tonnes. Russian alumina refineries accounted for 36% of total output. All the refineries reported optimum production volumes according to the plans. Windalco, Auginish and Bogoslovsk faced minor drop in production due to seasonal repair works, which was offset by improved production performance at Achinsk and Urals. Alumina production results Rusal completed capacity upgrades at Nikolaev and Urals refineries and both the refineries contributed largely towards the YoY production increase in Q2 2017. Bauxite output increased 7.7% QoQ to stand at 3,090 thousand tonnes. Nepheline output at Timan and Kia Shaltyr increased by 22.7% and 5.2% QoQ to meet the production plan needs of the Urals and Achinsk...
Constellium, a leader in the manufacturing of high-quality aluminium products and solutions, yesterday reported results for second quarter ended June 30, 2017. The company reported revenue of €1.4 billion in Q2, up 12% from Q2 2016 due to higher aluminium prices. The company reported net income of €15 million improved from €9 million in the second quarter of 2016. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA of €127 million for the second quarter of 2017, up 19% from Q2 2016. Constellium reported total shipments of 383k metric tons, down 1% compared to the second quarter of 2016 on lower shipments of packaging and automotive rolled products. For Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products division, Q1 adjusted EBITDA of €57 million, a slight increase from Q2 2016. In Q2, shipments of 258k metric tons...
UC RUSAL the leading global aluminium producer, announces operating results for the second quarter 2017. Aluminium production in Q2 2017 increased 1.2% QoQ to stand at 921 thousand tonnes. Notably, 94% of total aluminium output was contributed by Siberian smelters. Smelters utilization remained on average at a high of 95%. One more working day in the second quarter 2017 helped in the rise in production. Total aluminium sales volume stood at 1,002 thousand tonnes, up 1.7% QoQ. Total value added product sales increased 13.1% to 493 thousand tonnes from 436 thousand tonnes in Q1 2017. The share of sales of VAP in total sales grew to 49.2% in Q2 2017 in comparison with 44.3% in Q1. The strong growth in VAP sales was the result of Rusal’s strategy to increase the share of value added products...
LME aluminium is gaining in momentum. The light metal, as expected, climbed up to US$1,923 per tonne on Thursday, July 27, from its earlier close of US$1,923 per tonne. However, the uptrend is going to slow down in the short term as the metal contract faces strong resistance above US$1,950 per tonne. Reuters’ technical analysis suggests that LME aluminium will stay neutral in the range of US$1,928-1,939 per tonne, and any movement beyond this range could indicate at a direction. According to Shanghai Metals Market forecast, LME aluminium will fall back in the range of US$1,930-US$1,950 per tonne on Friday, July 28. As on July 27, LME official cash buyer aluminium price (Bid Price) stands at US$1,922.50 per tonne, cash seller & settlement aluminium price (Offer price) is US$1,923 per...
Aluminium Extrusion Industries plc Nigeria has reported results for second quarter 2017. The company’s net profit has declined 43% to NGN34.1 million against NGN60.1 million, reported during the same period of FY2016. Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc is Nigeria-based company that manufactures extruded aluminium products. The company is located in Imo State, Nigeria. The company revenue for the quarter remains flat YoY at NGN1.4 billion and the costs of sales too stands flat at NGN1.2 billion YoY. Aluminium Extrusion Industries’ gross profit for Q2 2017 dropped to NGN183.9 million compared to NGN199.3 recorded in the same period of financial year 2016. Total assets worth for the company for the period stood at NGN2.3 billion compared to NGN2.2 billion for the same period 2016 while total...
A researcher at Queen’s University in Belfast, has developed a technique to convert dirty aluminium foil into a biofuel catalyst. The technique would help in solving waste and energy problems. Around 20,000 tonnes of aluminium foil packaging is wasted every year in the UK, a researcher said. Researcher has created a crystallisation method that would obtain pure aluminium salt crystals from aluminium foil. This catalyst is environmentally-friendly, effective and cheaper than the commercial catalyst. The crystals can be used for preparation of alumina catalyst. This type of alumina comes from bauxite ore, which is mined in countries such as West Africa, the West Indies and Australia. Ahmed Osman, who took on the project under the University's Sustainable Energy, Pioneering Research...
Metro Mining Limited is pleased to provide a construction update for the Bauxite Hills project, which is now fully funded through to the commencement of production. SAB Mining has been mobilised to site to commence civil works. SAB’s initial focus will be at the Port area, preparing the site for marine infrastructure. After this, SAB will then commence upgrades of the existing roads, and construction of new haul roads. The fabrication of the BLF jetty piles and structural steel has been completed in China and is currently being shipped to Australia. The tug and barge fleet provided by Transhipment Services Australia (TSA) has being mobilised and on route to site will pick up piles, steel and other equipment. A separate barge will be set up for marine piling works. Once at site, the jetty...
India’s Navaratna public sector enterprise and leading integrated aluminium producer National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has strengthened its value-added portfolio. The company started production of AA 3105 aluminium alloy comprising aluminium, manganese, and magnesium at its rolling plant in the smelter division. NALCO CMD Tapan Kumar Chand said, “With this product, NALCO will be widening its base in value-added products and also be an active partner in the Make in India movement.” The new product A3105 aluminium alloy is expected to find a solid market in the electrical components and consumption market, initially within Odisha, facilitating revenue generation in the GST regime, reported a leading daily. With the new product launch NALCO takes the right step ahead toward...
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The aluminium wire rods market in Europe is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 1.4 per cent during the years 2017-2021, the report noted. Analysts projected that aluminium wire will replace 30 per cent to 40 per cent of copper wire in the coming years. Aluminium wire producers are investing in R&D and optimized supply chain network to stay competitive in the market. {newsStudioGallery} Today, the automotive and transportation, and construction, are the two major end-user segments that are driving the market for aluminium wire worldwide. The two sectors combined accounted for close to 73 per cent of the market share in 2016. Italy is estimated to witness an increase in import of aluminium wires due to rising demand for such product. According to the estimates, Italy imported 15230 tonnes of...
Japan's aluminium industry is worried that any U.S. trade action to block imports of the metal may result in surplus supply elsewhere and prompt a chain-reaction of retaliation by other nations, the head of a trade body said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is determined to curb imports of aluminium, along with steel. In April, it initiated a "Section 232" review of the aluminium industry using a 1962 law that allows the imposition of tariffs or quotas on imports if national security is threatened. Results of the review are still pending, but the move has been widely criticized by diplomats who say it risks retaliation and could undermine global trade if national security becomes an accepted excuse to break international trade rules. "Direct impact to Japan may...
The prices of aluminium scrap commodities fell across major regional markets in China as demand weakened among recyclers. In the wake of recent pollution control checks initiated by the government many secondary aluminium producers were forced to scale down their operations. Hence, raw material intake dropped. The prices of clean tapping aluminium wire, the costliest of all aluminium scrap varieties, fell by 41 per cent on an average across the markets from their previous closing prices to stand at around RMB 12,270 per tonne. As on Thursday, July 27, other Shanghai Metals Market aluminium scrap prices are as follows: Across-the-board price drop was registered for SMM A00 aluminium ingots as well. The price of A00 Aluminium Ingot (Northeast China) fell by 0.77 per cent from its earlier...
LME aluminium is on a moderate uptrend. With the dollar index hovering near the lowest since June 2016 following the Fed’s decision not to hike interest rate, the light metal is expected to gain in the short term. After night trading on Wednesday, July 26, LME aluminium closed at US$1,912 per tonne, up from the earlier close of US$1,896 per tonne on Tuesday, July 25. Reuters’ technical analysis suggests that LME aluminium may retest a resistance at US$1,962 per tonne. There is a support at US$1,928 per tonne, a break below which could lead to a loss in the range of US$1,903-US$1,917 per tonne. According to Shanghai Metals Market forecast, LME aluminium will rise to US$1,930-US$1,963 per tonne on Thursday, July 27. As on July 26, LME official cash buyer aluminium price (Bid Price) stands...
