Alcoa launches new weight saving alloysto meet growing automotive demand

摘要

Alcoa has launched a family of innovativefoundry alloys designed to meet thegrowing need for both part performanceand lightweighting in the automotive industryand beyond. The new alloys -SupraCast, EZCast, VersaCast and Ever-Cast - have undergone extensive trialswith major automakers and their suppliers,beating customers' expectationson strength, thermal performance andcorrosion resistance. Compared to incumbentmaterial, they are stronger, weighless and offer at least 20% better fatigueresistance.