New Aluminum Alloy Features Multiple Layers

March 23, 2009

Novelis, an Alcan spinoff that is now part of the Aditya Birla Group, has developed a new aluminum alloy that is making impressive gains in automotive and elsewhere. Novelis Fusion is based on a conventional direct chill (DC) mold that is modified in order to allow multiple metal streams to be cast into one single aluminum sheet ingot. The result is an alloy, not unlike multilayer polymer sheet, that is joined together by a metallurgical bond. One of the heavyweight users is the BMW 7 Series, which uses lightweight door components made from Novelis Fusion. A new grade (PA221) designed for appliances is also now available.

Posted by Doug Smock on March 23, 2009 | Comments (2)

June 6, 2009

In response to: New Aluminum Alloy Features Multiple Layers
Ou Mao commented:

Does Novelis Fusion have products in thin foils?

April 3, 2009

In response to: New Aluminum Alloy Features Multiple Layers
Ed Dalder commented:

Please send company\’s address or web-site. Thanks

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