Motor cycle design powers innovation

Article Abstract:

The main advantage of using aluminium in motorcycle design is its contribution to weight reduction as it is one third of the weight of steel. It also offers rigidity even when extruded to large areas with thin walls. It has good aesthetic qualities and contributes to efficient production as it can be machined quickly. The use of aluminium in Honda, Bimota, Kawasaki and Triumph motorcycles is described.

Motorcycles, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing, Primary aluminum, Aluminum, Primary Aluminum Production, Motorcycles, bicycles, and parts, Innovations, Aluminum industry, Aluminum products, Motorcycle industry, Materials

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Aluminium proves itself in production

Article Abstract:

Aluminium is now becoming viable as an alternative material for car chassis. Renault has launched the Sport Spider, a sports car with an aluminium chassis. Lotus is using extruded aluminium in the development of a bonded spraceframe chassis, expected for the future Lotus 7. Aluminium weighs roughly 40% less than steel structures.

Product introduction, Regie Nationale des Usines Renault, Automobiles, Automobile chassis, Lotus Cars Ltd.

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Cat hull stands up to 43-day battering

Article Abstract:

Aluminium is being used in new high speed passenger ferries. Finnish shipbuilder Finnyard has delivered a twin hull aluminium ferry to Stena AB. The ferry can carry 1,500 passengers and 375 cars. The Stena HSS ferries will operate on routes between Stranraer and Belfast, and Holyhead and DunLaoghaire.

Contracts, Ferries, Stena AB Group, Finnyard

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