New HPDC
More load capacity, lower consumption
GREEN INNOVATION
Die-cast aluminium allows a 47% weight reduction compared to sheet steel production.
Lightweight aluminium components for the automotive sector allow a reduced fuel consumption and, at the same time, a greater load capacity.
LOWER CONSUMPTION
MORE PAYLOAD (+15 kg)
Functions
Safety relevant
component
Connection
frame
Support suspension
elements, steering and driveline
Connecting kinematic
suspension «hard point»
Advantages
MORE SUSTAINABLE
- Weight: -48%
- Lower emissions
- End of life value: 20-30% of raw part
- No painting 100% recyclable
- Improved complete life cycle assessment
MORE VALUABLE
- Higher machinability
- No cataphoresis
Lightweight impact on air quality
Emissions Reduction
Economical and Social Costs Reduction
LCA Study of Lightweight Demonstrator
Current cross beam
The use of die-cast aluminium permits a lower CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and a substantial improvement in the Life Cycle Assessment of each product, thanks to its ability to be 100 per cent recycled.
A huge step forward towards sustainability not only for the automotive world, but for multiple sectors.
New cross beam
Experimental activities
- About 30 samples produced @Costamp group – status “F” as cast
- About 5 samples “T5” heat treated to compare possible resistance increase; T5 currently not required after FEA calculations and fatigue testing
- 3D scan on “F” and “T5” samples to check deviations from nominal geometry and influence of “T5“
- Corrosion material characterization in comparison with steel and other Al alloys
- Suspension salt spray
- Microstructural analysis
- Tensile and hardness tests
- Life Cycle Assessment (vs current sheet metal cross beam)
- Fatigue testing of complete suspension system on road simulator test bench
- Fatigue testing of power steering supports
Awards
Awarded for Innovation by AIM (Italian Metallurgy Association) during international conference HighTechDieCasting 2016
Final Nominee for European Aluminium Award 2016 – Dūsseldorf
Awarded for innovation by METEF during international trade fair METEF 2017
Rob.y
the mobility revolution
Rob.y is a complete electrically driven marching chassis with integrated autonomus driving features, capable of enabling multiple uses and services and intended for light vehicles that will operate in urban, private and industrial settings.
MANOVRABLE
LIGHTWEIGHT
FLEXIBLE
SELF-DRIVING
100% ELECTRIC
ZERO CO2 EMISSIONS