Browse Publications Technical Papers 2004-01-0655
2004-03-08

Powertrain Components - Opportunities for the Die Cast AE Family of Alloys 2004-01-0655

By selecting the right combination of alloy and processing method, a wide range of temperature exposed drive train parts can be made out of die cast magnesium, including engine blocks and automatic transmissions as probably the most demanding components. Successful new alloys for these purposes must fulfill a multitude of requirements to offer a viable solution, including mechanical properties, corrosion properties, die castability and recyclability. Therefore, selection of alloys must be based on the customers' requirements, at the same time as other factors are optimised. In this paper, results from the ongoing alloy development work by Hydro Magnesium are presented, focusing mainly on creep resistant alloys within the Mg-Al-RE system. High temperature tensile data, tensile creep-, stress relaxation- and bolt load retention results from a selection of AE alloys and reference alloys are presented.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Evaluation of High Temperature, Cast Magnesium Alloy, Front Engine Covers

2004-01-0657

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

High Temperature Mg Alloys for Sand and Permanent Mold Casting Applications

2004-01-0656

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Semi-Solid Metal Casting Practices: Past, Present and Future

2004-01-1025

View Details

X