Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Ford-werke Gmbh

Neue Halberg-guss Gmbh

Matthias Warkentin

Maik Broda

Uemit Ursavas

Christopher Kelly Palazzolo

Mohamed Youssef

Glen Weber

Dirk Radebach

Frank Ungerbuehler

Christoph Michels

Frank UNGERBÜHLER

A method for producing a component from an aluminum alloy using a semisolid method is provided. The alloy contains less than 1.3% by weight of iron and no more than 0.2% by weight of silicon, and the component has sufficient ductility such that the component can be joined to other components by self-piercing riveting, flow drilling, high-speed tack setting, friction welding and/or weld riveting.

Method for producing a component

The disclosure relates to a process for producing a hardened and tempered component made of specially heat-treated cast iron (e.g., AGI). According to the disclosure, a main body made of cast iron is prepared which may already be in the shape of an engine block. The main body may then be subjected to pre-machining, which may include forming one or more bores. Then, the main body may be hardened and tempered by a suitable heat treatment, such as a special heat treatment. After the disclosed heat treatment, post-processing of the component may follow, such as establishing the final dimensions.

Process for producing a component made of heat-treated cast iron

The invention relates to a cast iron material with lamellar graphite formation. It further relates to a motor vehicle part made of the cast iron material. In order to create a ferritic cast iron material having a higher thermal conductivity, it is proposed according to the invention that, in addition to Fe, the cast iron material contains It has been demonstrated within the scope of the invention that not only the thermal conductivity but also the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the material are increased in comparison to known cast iron materials.

Cast iron material and motor vehicle part made of the cast iron material

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