Carbon Fibre Reinforced Composite Car
Producing carbon fibre reinforced composite passenger cars was always thought of as too expensive. However, researchers have devised a method for manufacturing the space frame and panels using a process suited to commercial scale production.
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Copper Alloys - Copper C101 Properties, Fabrication and Applications, Supplier Data by Aalco
C101 is the moderate copper with high ductility and impact strength used in engineering applications. C101 is the base material that common brasses and bronzes are produced from. The properties, applications and fabrication details are provided for copper alloy C101.
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Dent Resistance of Automotive Panelling
With the increasing use of lighter gauge steels and weight saving materials in automotive panelling, dent resistance becomes an important issue. Causes, testing, predicting, materials properties and designing with dent resistance in mind are all covered in this article.
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Forging Industry of Australia - The Open Die, Closed Die, Non-Ferrous and Cold and Warm Steel Forgin
Forging processes used in Australia such as open die, closed die, non-ferrous and cold and warm steel forging are outlined. Their applications and limitations are also described.
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Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy ( GD-OES ) - A Depth Profiling Technique
Glow discharge optical emission spectroscopyis a quantitative depth profiling technique suited to the chemical analysis of surface coatings or treated surfaces. Examples and applications of GD-OES are provided.
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Ink - Jet Texturing - A New Technology for Producing Textured Surfaces
Ink-jet texturising is a technology for producing surfaces with controlled textures. This new technology overcomes limitations of other technologies and can be used in a broad range of applications.
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Non-Destructive Testing - NKK’s Delta-Eye System for Steel Strip
NKK have devloped a non-destructive inspection system for detecting surface defects on steel strip. The system has several advantages for both the steel producer and consumer and has been accepted by automotive manufacturers. The process, its benefits, origins and future are described.
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Pedestrian Friendly Shock Cone Aluminium Hood from Mazda - New Product
Mazda have devloped a new design for automotive bonnets that is aimed at reducing the severity of head injuries sustained by pedestrians in traffic accidents. The design and its advantages are described. Posted April 2 2003
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Plastic Body Panels for Cars
A report on the use of plastic body panels for cars, the materials, development process and obstacles. The advantages and propsects for the future are also covered.
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PressLoad - A Material for Improving Vehicle Safety
Pressload is a material developed to improve vehicle safety. It was deigned to reduce injury to pedestrians. Pressload uses a specially arranged geometry which provides strength and impact energy absorption. Behaviour, properties and applications are described.
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