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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  • Closure panels
  • Forming/joining design
  • Multi-material designs

Alcoa’s body sheet products comprise some of the most advanced alloy and process technology in the industry. This highly engineered material offers high-strength, lightweight design solutions for automotive closure panels including hoods, doors and decklids. Alcoa’s patented designs optimize strength, weight and crash performance.

Typical Applications
  • Hoods and tailgates
  • Roof, door panels
  • Floor panels

Competencies
  • Highly engineered alloy product offerings
  • Aluminum stamping, joining, finishing, painting and assembly guidelines
  • Product and process technology offers best-in-class solutions

Why Alcoa
  • Only automotive manufacturing facility in industry dedicated to development of heat-treating and blanking solutions
  • Greatest width capabilities in industry
  • Minimum cost lightweighting solutions
  • Multi-market design solutions
Case Study
  • Alcoa was able to achieve up to 50 percent weight savings on hood closures using its traditional as well as its patented multi-cone designs
  • The consumer benefits of Alcoa designs are two-fold – pedestrian impact performance was improved for safety and panel flutter was reduced for quality
  • The OEM customer also benefits from the technology through low-cost lightweighting techniques, improved worker ergonomics and no sacrifice in structural strength, stiffness and durability
Case Study
  • Through its advanced designs, including multiproduct, traditional and multi-piece inner doors, Alcoa obtained a 40-55 percent weight savings in its front and rear door closures
  • OEM benefits include: parts consolidation, reduced manufacturing complexity and low-cost lightweighting, as well as improved worker ergonomics and quality and service
  • Consumer advantages include: lightweight doors that are easier to operate as well as increased cargo space, enhanced performance and handling, and safety without compromise
Alcoa North America Rolled Products
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