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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The Russian Federation is witnessing a rise in demand of its country-generated non-oil commodities in the international market. Among the key commodities finding global buyers are aluminium, aluminium alloys and semi-finished products. As per the recent data, the growth of non-oil exports of the Russian Federation accounts for 14 per cent vis-à-vis a decline in exports in the previous year at 7.3 per cent. Referring to the growth, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said that there lies significant scope for the country in the European market. Dvorkovich was making a presentation on Russia’s investment potential Rome. In an earlier report, the Russian Export Center had reported that non-oil and non-energy exports of the country decreased by 7.3 per cent in 2016 from the...
According to the latest report from Aluminium Association, aluminium net shipments (including exports) by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at an estimated 2,091 million pounds during May, up 4.5% over the May 2016 total of 2,000 million pounds. Shipments of aluminium mill products increased 6% YoY to 1,399 million pounds, while shipments of aluminium ingot for castings, exports and destructive uses were up 1.6% YoY to 691 million pounds. Estimated shipments of Aluminum forgings and impacts by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 29.3 million pounds during May 2017, an increase of 10.4% over the May 2016 revised total of 26.5 million pounds. Compared to April, shipments were off 4.4% from 30.6 million pounds. YTD shipments through May 2017 totaled 150.7 million pounds, up 16.0% over the...
China’s export of light gauge aluminium foils are falling because of anti-dumping duty imposed by India and anti-dumping investigation by the US. The anti- dumping measures on aluminium foils affected the overseas export orders in China. Recently, aluminium processors told SMM that the measures against China have started affecting their export orders. Aluminium foil in Shandong province has been affected for the first time in recent years. The number of cases involved with anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into aluminium foil from Shandong totalled $140 million during the first five months of 2017. {newsStudioGallery} Zhejiang Zhongjin Aluminum, manufacturer and exporter of aluminium household foil, is expecting a fall in its exports over 40 per cent in July. Luoyang Longding...
Ghana is mulling mortgaging the bauxite deposits in the Atiwa forest and Nyinahin to China for some US$15 billion. The country which stands a good chance to prosper leveraging its rich mineral resources has found in world environmentalists and other industry experts staunch critics of the decision. They say, by doing this Ghana would be losing out on many other benefits that it has been deriving from the forest belt for years. However, sustainable bauxite mining keeping other forest areas untouched is likely to rake in more benefits to a country looking to boost its economy badly. A few days back Ghana’s senior Minister went on record to say in an interview with the BBC that mortgaging Atiwa forest’s bauxite deposits can create more than 100,000 jobs for the unemployed youth of the...
China alumina prices after rising rapidly for a while fell down as some dealers from the SME sector started selling in the domestic market. However, since most sellers kept their offers firm, alumina prices started consolidating with a decreasing trend. Currently, spot alumina prices remain stable across major China markets. As on July 4, the prices are as follows: Unit: RMB per tonne The price of aluminium fluoride (AF-0&AF-1) has dropped significantly. As on Tuesday, July 4, aluminium fluoride price in China range at RMB 8,900-9,100 per tonne. The average price stands at RMB 9,000 per tonne, down 1.1 per cent from its previous close of RMB 9,100 per tonne on July 3. The last price drop before this was registered on June 7, before which average aluminium fluoride price stood at RMB 9,300...
India’s leading diversified natural resources company Vedanta Limited has been featured among the top 100 companies in the Asia300 list released by Nikkei Asian Review. Vedanta Limited is the only company in the natural resources sector to be selected among the top 100. Mr. Tom Albanese, CEO of Vedanta Limited said, “It gives us immense pride to represent India’s natural resources sector in Nikkei Asia300 list. Vedanta’s diversified portfolio of low cost and tier-1 assets is at the core of its strong financial performance. “I am confident that as we continue to deliver a robust business performance and generate superior returns for all our stake holders, we will be strongly positioned amongst the most prominent companies in the world.” Nikkei Asian Review selects the list based on growth,...
LME aluminium after staging a reversal last Friday, June 30, is rising at a moderate pace. The lightmetal contract closed at US$1,917.50 per tonne after night trading on Monday, July 3, up from US$1,908.50 on June 30. Shanghai Metals Market forecasts that LME aluminium will challenge US$1,930 per tonne and range at US$1,920-1,940 per tonne on Tuesday, July 4. As on July 3, LME official cash buyer aluminium price stands at US$1,917 per tonne, cash seller & settlement aluminium price is US$1,917.50 per tonne, 3M buyer price is US$1,921 per tonne, 3M seller price is US$1,922 per tonne, Dec1 buyer price is US$1,955 per tonne, and Dec1 seller price is US$1,960 per tonne. The current LME official Opening Stock of aluminium is estimated at 1409775 tonnes, total Live Warrant is 1068725 tonnes,...
The leading aluminium die casting manufacturer Endurance Technologies is going to appoint director at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 July. Massimo Venuti will be appointed as Director of the company. The company will also appoint auditors of the company at the AGM. Last month, the company announced its plan to ramp up its annual installed capacity for manufacturing aluminium die casting (high pressure) and machining components / parts at its Chennai Plant. The installed capacity would be increased to around 12,250 million tonnes from 8,161 million tonnes. Endurance Technologies is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers in aluminium die casting (including alloy wheels), suspension, transmission and brake systems. The company operates 18 plants in India and 8 plants...
The U.S. primary aluminium industry which was once buzzing with 30 aluminium smelters in the country by aluminium majors like Alcoa and Century is now operating just just five smelters with curtailed capacity with uncertain future. Aluminium producers like Alcoa and Century Aluminum which have closed smelters in the U.S. have their smelters running in Iceland, mostly because of the cheaper hydroelectricity in the country. This tiny Iceland country which was once known only for its huge fish production and export is on the way to produce more aluminium in 2017 than the United States in the same way like two other countries with hydropower, Canada and Norway. This is the ideal example of globalization where Iceland gets jobs, Alcoa gets higher profits and buyers in the United States get...
The global aluminium market which was valued at $133,564 million in 2015 is forecasted to be valued at $167,277 million by 2022. The market will grow at CAGR of 3.3 per cent from 2016 to 2022, according to newly published report by Allied Market Research. In 2015, the transport sector was dominated the market in terms of revenue with more than one-fourth share. The segment is projected to grow further, with an anticipated CAGR of 3.6 percent. This sector is driving the growth of aluminium market worldwide followed by other end user sectors such as foil & packaging. The automotive manufacturers in North America planned to increase aluminium usage in light trucks and cars by over 40 per cent by 2025. Asia-Pacific will lead the market during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is followed by...
The leading professional photographic tripod manufacturer Benro has launched a new range of travel tripods the Benro Slim. Lightweight and compact, the tripods come in carbon fibre and aluminium versions. Benro Slim kits designed for use with mirrorless cameras and DSLRs feature a removable ball head fitted with an Arca-style instant release plate. The newly launched travel tripods have adjustable leg sections for uneven terrain and difficult angles. While the aluminium tripod weighs 1.2 kg, the carbon fibre variety weighs a tad 1.01 kg. Both the tripods can handle a payload of up to 4 kg. The fact that the leg sections are fitted with twist locks with half a turn to open make the tripods extremely convenient for outdoor handling as they require less than 30 seconds to set up and start...
The Bahrain-based international aluminium smelter Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) yesterday said that the first concrete for the foundation of Potline 6 was ‘successfully’ achieved in May this year with the commencement of early works in the construction site. Alba’s Chairman of Board of Directors Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa said: “We are very pleased with the fast-track approach adopted by our team towards our landmark project.” “We also remain optimistic that by reducing the lead time activities, we will be able to get Line 6 Expansion Project off to a successful start as per schedule and have the First Hot Metal by January 2019.” The Potline 6 has two pot rooms E&F wherein each pot room is approximately 1.4 km in long. The two pot rooms are considered the longest buildings on...
The prices for A00 Aluminium Ingot for all provinces in the China markets (North, South, North-East and South-West) have registered a rise on July 3 after a drop on June 30 2017. On July 3 2017, among the domestic markets, the average prices for A00 Aluminium Ingot for North China market have increased from RMB 13,700/ t on June 30 to RMB 13,850/t . A00 Aluminium Ingot at South China market jumped from RMB 13,780 /t on June 30 to RMB 13,945/t on July 3. The price in East China market (Zhejiang) jumped from RMB 13,680 /t on June 30 to RMB 13,850/t on July 3 and for Jiangsu province it increased from RMB 13,670 /t to RMB 13,845/t . For the Northeast China market, the price increased from RMB 13,700 /t on June 30 to RMB 13,810/t today. For the Southwest China market, the price increased from...
LME aluminium after trending down for almost a month now edged higher above the US$1,900 per tonne level and closed at US$1,908 per tonne after night trading on Friday, June 30. Though the light metal is still 1.13 per cent down from its beginning-of-month price (US$1,900 per tonne) it has risen from the month-low of US$1,855 per tonne by 2.58 per cent. Despite the gain, market analysts do not seem to be much optimistic about the metal’s medium term outlook. Shanghai Metals Market thinks that LME aluminium will “run out of steam” and range at US$ 1,910-1,930 per tonne on Monday, July 3. The contract is likely to meet strong resistance at the 60-day moving average, SMM forecasts. As on June 30, LME official cash buyer aluminium price stands at US$1,908 per tonne, cash seller & settlement...
The strongly global economy of Belgium which boasts one of the largest glass industries in the world is also characterised by the presence of a large number of aluminium fabrication industries and aluminium scrap shredders. While Reynaers Aluminium is one of the European leaders specialized in the aluminium durable solutions development, UNTHA Shredding Technology, Persona AB, HSM GmbH + Co. KG, and NWP are some of the major Belgian aluminium scrap companies. In aluminium scrap export and supply, Jacquoesth & Associates and Imx-trade International have gained global repute. International trade data reveals that aluminium scrap export from Belgium has declined over the last three years. The reason behind the decline is mainly increase of aluminium recycling within the country. However,...
A senior mining official from Jamaica is urging the quick resolution of the Cockpit Country boundary markings to determine the areas where bauxite companies can mine for bauxite. He says it is stopping the completion of partnership agreements with New Day Aluminium Jamaica Limited, which an affiliate of Dada LLC, the company that acquired Noranda's stake in the St Ann Bauxite Limited in October 2016 and continues to operate the mines as Noranda Alumina. The official said that without the partnership agreements, which cannot be possible without the resolution of the Cockpit mining issue, Jamaican representatives cannot take their seats on the New Day Jamaica board. P.M. Andrew Holness’ administration is expected to finalize the boundaries at a Cabinet meeting next month. Cockpit Country...
G20 leaders are going to meet in Germany next week to discuss many important topics for the global agenda related to trade policies and investments. The aluminium industry in the U.S. Canada and Europe has urged the G20 to address the issue of Chinese overcapacity, which is causing disruption in the global aluminium industry and is distorting international trade flows. Gerd Götz, Director General of European Aluminium said that the G7 took the right step by pushing for the removal of all trade-distorting practices and calling for a truly level playing field. “But the G20 must go further. It must take action. If it does not, it will give a signal that distortive state intervention is not only possible but accepted, despite WTO rules”, Mr Götz added. European Aluminium is lobbying for the...
Preliminary estimates from Aluminum Association indicate that aluminium demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) stood at an estimated 4.5 million tonnes through May 2017, up 3.0 % over the same period in 2016. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill) products stood at 3.2 million tonnes, up 4.0 %. Apparent consumption (demand minus exports) in domestic markets totaled an estimated 4 million tonnes, up 4.1 % YoY. Exports of aluminium ingot and mill products from the U.S. and Canada (excluding cross-border trade) stood at 478 thousand tons through April, down 6.1 % from last year, while imports were up 30.0 % to 1.5 million tonnes. Apparent consumption in domestic U.S. and Canada markets increased 1.6% YoY to 2,002 million pounds. Through the first...
