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Novelis, ThyssenKrupp sign agreement to make aluminium car parts
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Aluminium sheet producer Novelis and steel auto products producer ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement for the development of tailored aluminum blanks for the car industry.
"Individual aluminum sheets of different grades, thicknesses and coatings can be joined to produce customized stamping blanks used by car makers for the production of lightweight body parts such as doors and hoods, and structural components including cross members and longitudinal members," according to a statement.
The products will eliminate reinforcements and overlapping of joints that would otherwise be required, "thus saving material, reducing total weight and cutting cost. The gains in process efficiency and the reduction in vehicle weight will further contribute to reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy for automobile manufacturers. Tailored aluminum blanks can also contribute to improved crash performance through the selective use of high-strength aluminum alloys."
Roland Harings, VP, global automotive for Novelis, said: "Tailored aluminum blanks extend the growing possibilities for advanced and economical lightweight solutions in vehicles."
ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks brings nearly 30 years of expertise in global tailored steel solutions. Novelis delivers a material advantage with its global supply of aluminum alloys and strong technology expertise. Both companies have gained extensive experience in the automotive industry worldwide, partnering with major car manufacturers, where weight reduction has become increasingly important, according to the statement.
"Individual aluminum sheets of different grades, thicknesses and coatings can be joined to produce customized stamping blanks used by car makers for the production of lightweight body parts such as doors and hoods, and structural components including cross members and longitudinal members," according to a statement.
The products will eliminate reinforcements and overlapping of joints that would otherwise be required, "thus saving material, reducing total weight and cutting cost. The gains in process efficiency and the reduction in vehicle weight will further contribute to reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy for automobile manufacturers. Tailored aluminum blanks can also contribute to improved crash performance through the selective use of high-strength aluminum alloys."
Roland Harings, VP, global automotive for Novelis, said: "Tailored aluminum blanks extend the growing possibilities for advanced and economical lightweight solutions in vehicles."
ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks brings nearly 30 years of expertise in global tailored steel solutions. Novelis delivers a material advantage with its global supply of aluminum alloys and strong technology expertise. Both companies have gained extensive experience in the automotive industry worldwide, partnering with major car manufacturers, where weight reduction has become increasingly important, according to the statement.
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