Constellium HSA6™ high-strength aluminium alloys introduced for automotive components
July 31 2017 - 4:30PM
Constellium N.V. (NYSE:CSTM) and (Euronext Paris:CSTM) has
introduced a new generation of high-strength 6000-series alloys,
Constellium HSA6TM, to help automakers meet growing demand for
lighter weight vehicles. Constellium HSA6TM is in production for
several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the MINI
Countryman.
Ideal for extrusion-based Crash Management Systems,
Body-in-White structural components and battery enclosures,
Constellium HSA6TM allows designers to optimize extrusion shapes
and reduce wall thickness to achieve weight savings of 15-30%
compared to conventional aluminium alloys. With ultimate tensile
strength (UTS) higher than 400MPa, Constellium HSA6TM also provides
enhanced recyclability, machinability and corrosion resistance.
Alternately, Constellium HSA6TM can provide 15-30% additional
strength to reduce intrusion in the event of a crash, thereby
enhancing protection of batteries, cooling systems and other
critical vehicle systems. Aluminium is the ideal material for
absorbing energy in a collision to protect occupants, pedestrians
and vehicle integrity.
“With Constellium HSA6TM, we are able to offer automakers a
family of the highest strength 6000-series
aluminium alloys available on the market for extruded automotive
components,” said Martin Jarrett, Operational Excellence and
Technology Director for Constellium’s Automotive Structures and
Industry business unit.
According to a new study by Ducker Worldwide, aluminium
extrusions are expected to increase 65% for Crash Management
Systems and 100% for Body-in-White components between 2015 and
2020, with continued growth through 2028.
Earlier today, Constellium HSA6TM was recognized by the Altair
Enlighten Awards for innovation in vehicle lightweighting,
receiving the award for Runner Up in the Enabling Technology
category.
“It is an honor for Constellium to be celebrated as a leader in
technology that helps reduce vehicle weight,” said Paul Warton,
President of Constellium’s Automotive Structures and Industry
business unit. “As automakers continue to make vehicles lighter and
electric vehicles become more prevalent, Constellium is uniquely
positioned to offer superior materials, as well as the design,
simulation, testing, prototyping and production expertise to bring
advanced solutions to market.”
In addition to its existing extrusion plants in Europe,
Constellium created a new joint venture, Astrex, in Ontario,
Canada, to produce its proprietary alloy for components supplied
from Constellium’s Automotive Structures plants in North
America.
About ConstelliumConstellium (NYSE:CSTM) and
(Euronext Paris:CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops
innovative, value added aluminium products for a broad scope of
markets and applications, including aerospace, automotive and
packaging. Constellium generated €4.7 billion of revenue in
2016.
www.constellium.com
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