Process integrating plastic and aluminum could displace magnesium

摘要

A Japanese company,Taiseiplas,has commercialized a molding technology that integrates aluminum and plastic.Called nano-molding technology,the process can be used to make aluminum-plastic inserts and parts.In the process,an aluminum alloy is first degreased and then immersed in a so-called "T-solution".Taiseiplas calls this pre-treatment the key step for ensuring a good bond between metal and plastic.The T-process creates microscopic dimples,indentations with a diameter of 20 to 30 nm.