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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Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe (PAISEU), a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, devices and modules up to complete solutions for a wide range of industries, has launched a new FS series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors (radial lead type). The new aluminium electrolytic capacitors are used for applications such as Unit Power Supply Output, Noise Filtering, DC/DC Converter and Back-Up Power. Andreas Lapucha, product marketing manager Capacitors at Panasonic stated: “The FS Series provides space reduction and allows for a reduced number of capacitors on the board. Low ESR and high ripple current in the FS Series combine to provide a more stable, long life capacitor alternative.” The characteristics of the FS Series promises to be very useful for power...
Alcoa Corporation reported financial results for Q2 2017 on July 19. The Company increased revenue on higher shipments and grew its cash balance sequentially. Alcoa remains profitable despite lower alumina prices. “Alcoa generated solid profitability in the second quarter with strong cash flow that grew our cash balance to more than $950 million,” said Roy Harvey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pursuing a simple set of strategic priorities to reduce complexity, drive returns and strengthen the balance sheet, and we will continue to base each of our decisions on these three key levers for the benefit of our stockholders,” he added. In Q2 2017, Alcoa reported net income of $75 million compared to Q1 2017 net income of $225 million. Results include the negative impact of $41...
LME aluminium gained some strength buoyed by optimism generated by the scheduled release of policy decisions by the Bank of Japan and European Central Bank today. The lightmetal contract rose by 1.05 per cent from its previous day’s close of US$1,887 per tonne to US$1,907 per tonne on Wednesday, July 19. Reuters’ technical analysis suggests that LME aluminium retest a support at US$1,917 per tonne, a break below which could lead to loss to US$1,903 per tonne, while a break above the level could lead to a gain in the range of US$1,953-1,962 per tonne in the foreseeable future. According to Shanghai Metals Market projections, the uptrend in LME aluminium will be a limited one; the contract will move at US$1,915-1,935 per tonne on Thursday, July 20. As on July 19, LME official cash buyer...
According to the latest data from World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) and published by Shanghai Metals Market, the primary aluminium market worldwide was in a deficit of 735,000 tonnes during January-May as compared to 1.1 million tonnes for the whole of 2016. The global primary aluminium production rose 1.37 million tonnes or 5.9 per cent year-on-year through January-May. China produced 13.86 million tonnes of primary aluminium during January-May, accounting for 56 per cent of global total. The demand for global primary aluminium grew 1.61 million tonnes year-on-year to 25.34 million tonnes in the same period. Primary aluminium production worldwide was 5.04 million tonnes while consumption was 5.08 million tonnes in May. China’s primary aluminium production increased 4.2 per cent...
Afrox is upgrading its technologies to increase productivity and limit emissions in the aluminium processing. Afrox is providing technical competence and process knowledge to melting, dross handling, refining, and extrusion and annealing applications through its parent company The Linde Group. Afrox provides a wide range of xyfuel burners and technologies designed by Linde Group that suits different processes and requirements for aluminium melting in casting plants. These solutions have been proven to increase melting rates by about 100% reducing fuel consumption by up to 50% and cutting gas emissions by up to 90%. Low temperature oxyfuel installed in a furnace Melting or remelting is a key step in aluminium processing, both in primary and secondary casting and in new and existing...
According to the news published by Shanghai Metals Market, Topsun International Industrial Limited that focused on high quality bauxite production and export sales, is set to export its bauxite to the China market, a source familiar with the company said. The company have already started loading its second ship in Indonesia. The ship loaded with bauxite will be carrying approximately 55,000 tonnes. The source also added that the bauxite will be shipped to the China’s Shandong Lubei Enterprise Group. The Group produces one million tonnes of aluminium per annum. Topsun International Industrial now holds around 200,000 tonnes of bauxite stocks. Currently, the company has multiple reserves in Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries.
Aluminum Association President & CEO Heidi Brock has sent a letter to the Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross responding to the request to “exclude rolled aluminium can sheet and primary aluminum and ingot for food and beverage containers, lids, and closures from the scope of any actions that you might recommend to the President in connection with the Section 232 national security investigation on imports of aluminum.” The Aluminum Association has expressed their disagreement to such broad exclusion request and put up the following points in support of their opinion: 1. Broad exclusions may become means of entry for all Chinese products, as products can be misclassified when entering the U.S. market and it may indulge more fraudulent practices. 2. Exclusion of can sheet products may...
The demand for diecasting aluminium alloy in Japan automotive industry is slated to rise 1.5 per cent year-on-year reaching 986,500 million tonnes during FY2017-2018, revealed data released by the Japan Aluminium Alloy Refiners Association. Demand was estimated at 972,200 million tonne last fiscal, up 3.1 per cent from the previous year. The same uptrend is noticeable in casting aluminium alloys. The demand, also driven by the automotive industry is expected to grow at 2.1% rate in FY 2017-18 to reach 352,600 million tonne. Piggybacking this combined demand for value-added aluminium alloy products, import of aluminium alloy ingots is rising in Japan. {newsStudioGallery} Global export-import data suggests that Japan will import an estimated volume of 1.17 million tonnes of aluminium alloy...
According to the latest research report with title 'Global Energy Efficient Windows Market 2017-2021' by ReportsnReports.com, the global energy efficient windows industry is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 8.86 per cent during the period 2017-2021. The research report covers the geographic analysis that includes regions like Americas, APAC, and EMEA. The demand for green building construction will drive energy efficient windows market in this region. The green building material market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.21 per cent by 2019. The major manufacturers in the global energy efficient windows market includes Apogee Enterprises, ASAHI GLASS, Central Glass, Nippon Sheet Glass, Saint-Gobain, Central Glass Aluminium, PELLA CORPORATION and many more. US Demand for green building...
Bauxite prices in China have been flat for about two months now. Mining operations in major bauxite-producing regions Shanxi and Guizhou were mostly suspended in May as the central government ramped up anti-pollution measures in these regions. There was no high demand due to the upcoming alumina capacity cut in Beijing during winter. The below table shows the current Prices of bauxite in the popular Chinese provinces: But, SMM experts expect the new environmental regulations to lift up bauxite prices in China. On June 13, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection issued revised document on aluminium industry pollutant discharge standard and sought public opinion on the same. The new standard directs crushing plants to crush and sort bauxite in airtight buildings and install de-dusting...
The leading Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining announced today the completion of fund raising for its flagship Bauxite Hills mine project in Queensland. The achievement highlights the fact that any project of global calibre can attract sizeable funding even in the current market scenario. Metro Mining has completed raising A$38 million at A$0.135 per share, a heavily oversubscribed institutional placement bookbuild that it was. The company’s strategic shareholder Greenstone is going to participate in the placement in order to maintain in 19.9 per cent stake via the anti-dilution rights it holds. Greenstone, a specialty metals and mining fund, has been a shareholder of Metro Mining since July 2016. Metro had recently secured A$40 million debt financing from Sprott...
Constellium is exhibiting at Aluminium China 2017 from July 19 to 21, in Shanghai. Constellium showcases its extensive portfolio of products and solutions of advanced bright and functional surfaces for various applications such as automotive interior and exterior design, cosmetics packaging, and consumer electronics. Aluminium China is Asia's top aluminium industry platform for the complete aluminium industry supply chain, bringing together leading industry players, cutting edge technologies and advanced applications, and Chinese players are expecting high surface quality surfaces and cutting-edge solutions. Thanks to the expertise of C-TEC, its world renowned Research and Development center in France, Constellium will introduce for the first time its innovative aluminium product sheet...
According to the latest data showed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the primary aluminium production in China jumped last month exceeding December’s record production of aluminium. The country produced 2.93 million tonnes of primary aluminium in June, an increase of 7.4 per cent year-on-year. The production exceeded December’s record production of 2.89 million tonnes. The total production of aluminium in the first half of 2017 stood at 16.84 million tonnes, up 8.8 per cent year-on-year. China aluminium producers increased their production to rake in some more profits from the strengthening prices of aluminium which was a result of the government initiated output cut.
LME aluminium is finding it difficult to hold ground above US$1,900 per tonne. The light metal contract is faltering around US$1,900 per tonne, and the strengthening US dollar index suggests that the trough in the LME aluminium price trend will further deepen in the near term. As on Tuesday, July 18, the contract closed at US$1,887 per tonne, down from the previous day’s close of US$1,901 per tonne on Monday, July 18. Going by Reuters’ technical analysis, LME aluminium seems to be retesting a resistance at US$1,939 per tonne, a break above which could lead to an increase to US$1,953 per tonne, which is unlikely in the foreseeable future. According to Shanghai Metals Market projections, LME aluminium will find support at US$1,900 per tonne and remain range-bound at US$1,910-1,940 per tonne...
AlCircle is pleased to announce the launch of Chinese version of the portal today during Aluminium China 2017 exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Centre . The inauguration will take place at Hall No W1 between 16:30 -17:00 . China is the largest aluminium producer and consumer contributing more than 50% of the entire global production and consumption. According to the recent statistics, China consumes about 32.5 million tonnes of aluminium every year. The colossal amount of China’s production and consumption directs the movements in the international aluminium market. China also drives the global bauxite and alumina market with its increasing demand for both the materials. Hence, the significance of the Chinese market for the entire aluminium value chain. One of the crucial...
Showa Aluminium Can Corporation (SAC), a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko (SDK), and Carabao Group Public Company Limited (CBG), a leading beverage maker in Bangkok, have established a joint corporation “Asia Pacific Can Company Limited” (APC), and had a foundation stone-laying ceremony. The joint corporation APC will manufacture and sell aluminium cans. In March this year, SAC signed a partnership agreement with CBG with an investment of 700 million bahts to manufacture and sell aluminium cans in Chachoengsao Province, Bangkok. The aluminium can plant will have a production capacity of 1 billion cans per annum. The operations are expected to start in October 2018. According to the company, “APC will mainly manufacture aluminium cans for CBG’s beverages for export from Thailand. CBG...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has announced through a press release that they have completed the recovery of Reduction Line 5 pots which had been out of operation following the power outage incident in April 2017. Alba faced a temporary loss of power in all 5 Reduction Lines for approximately 3 hours. The company subsequently restored power operations and repaired Reduction Lines 1-4. Repair work in Line 5 was expected to return to operation by early Q3 2017. Alba organized a celebration on Monday July 17, 2017 at the Alba Oasis Hall to recognize the success of the Line 5 recovery team. The Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray and the Executive Management Team were present there to cheer the team....
The Aluminum Association, in cooperation with the Aluminium Association of Canada, reported that the annual rate of primary aluminium production in North America (U.S. and Canada) was at 3,928,033 tonnes during June 2017, which is down 0.6% from the May 2017 rate of 3,950,536 tonnes. The individual production rate in the U.S. and Canada dropped very insignificantly. Compared to a year ago, the North American annual rate was eight-tenths of one % below the June 2016 rate of 3,957,851 tonnes. Actual production through the first half of 2017 stood at 1,963,285 tonnes, down 3.3 % from the same period of 2017. Aluminium imports of ingot, scrap and mill products into the U.S. and Canada (excluding cross-border trade) stood at 947 million pounds in May 2017. This records a 50.1 % growth over the...
