What parts of the car are aluminium alloy parts used in?

What parts of the car are aluminium alloy parts used in?

Applications of cast aluminium alloys

Cast aluminium alloys have excellent casting properties. Suitable alloys and suitable casting methods can be selected according to the purpose of use, shape of the part, dimensional accuracy, quantity, quality standards, mechanical properties and other requirements and economic benefits. Casting aluminium alloy is mainly used for casting engine cylinder block, clutch housing, rear axle housing, steering gear housing, transmission, air distribution mechanism, oil pump, water pump, rocker cover, wheel, engine frame, brake caliper, oil cylinder and brake disc and other non-engine components.

1.2 Aluminium alloys for wheel hubs

Aluminium wheels are gradually replacing steel wheels because of their light weight, good heat dissipation and good appearance. In the past 10 years, the global aluminum alloy automobile wheel hub with an annual growth rate of 7.6%, according to the analysis, by 2010, the aluminum rate of automobile wheel hub can reach 72% ~ 78%. A365 is a casting aluminum alloy, which has good casting performance and high comprehensive mechanical properties, the casting aluminum alloy wheel hubs in the world are produced by this alloy. China's Southwest Aluminium Processing Factory and Japan Light Metal Co., Ltd. have developed A6061 aluminium alloy wheel hubs. The aluminium wheels widely used in automobiles are an example of the application of aluminium alloys in automobiles and are used in almost all new models.