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Aluminum will be greenhouse gas neutral by 2030


In the critical transportation industry, our research in lifecycle modeling has shown that by 2030 the emissions of the entire aluminum industry can be offset by the potential emission savings from the transport sector's increased use of aluminum.
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Manufacturing Analysis: Joining & Assembly

  • Design input to balance performance and manufacturability
    • Joint geometry
    • Thickness combinations
    • Alloy combinations
    • Filler wire selection
  • Specification of joint gap requirements for robotic welding
  • Development of assembly sequence
  • Dimensional analysis with understanding of in-process distortion
  • Weld sequencing to minimize impact of weld distortion
  • Estimates of weld speed and cycle times
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