Challenges in the market for structural castings posed by globalization

摘要

Die casting is an economic method for the manufacture of structural components. The foundries that operate in this area have to cope with a number of challenges. The use of modern manufacturing technology and the cooperation with other companies in the value chain strengthen their competitiveness. Structural components made by light metal die casting, above all aluminium and magnesium, are an integral part of modern automotive bodies and chassis. These components can be reliably manufactured with die casting methods, meet important requirements in terms of lightweight construction, strength and crash behaviour and can be completely recycled at the end of their useful life.