Automotive World 2020: Metal Material Technology

High-tensile frames, European high-tensile technology, aluminum inverter cases, Mg back frames, etc.

2020/02/07

Summary
High-tensile materials: 1470MPa-grade center pillar, 780MPa-grade lower arm, 1800MPa-grade drive shaft
European high-tensile steel technology: Bumpers, localized heat treatment, laser welders, chassis joining rivets
Aluminum: Bumpers, lightweight doors, cast inverter cases
Magnesium: Thixomold bracket, heat resistant magnesium piston

Summary

The 12th Automotive World Expo, hosted by Reed Exhibitions Japan, was held from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight. The exhibition is held annually in January at Ariake, Tokyo, with this year being its 12th year. 1,100 companies attended the expo, including components companies, materials companies, jig and tools companies, and information companies, each showcasing their latest technologies. This report focuses on metal material technologies that are effective in reducing weight, exhibited within the Automotive World Expo at the Tenth Automotive Lightweight Technology Expo, where 220 companies exhibited.


Automotive World 2020 Automotive Lightweight Technology Expo entrance

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