

Engineering


Lighter,
Cost-Effective
Solutions
Proven solution meeting exacting requirements of automotive / EV
and other transportation sectors.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Circular aluminum enabler – up to 95% emissions savings -
COST REDUCTION
> 20% reduction in part cost & tooling -
MASS REDUCTION 20-50% weight saving. Material gauge
range 1.0 – 4.0mm -
VIRTUALLY NO SPRING BACK
Dimensional conformance first time -
RETAINED DUCTILITY
Improved energy absorption for crash -
PART INTEGRATION
3 parts to 1: Lower assembly & tooling costs

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Additional 6082R sheet sourced from HFQ Network Partner Gränges Konin S.A.
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Seat Back HFQ trial run with 6082R sheet
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AA6082R sheet produced from 100 % recycled feedstock
Seat Back
Aerospace application

Battery Lid
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Alloy: 6xxx
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Details: Large single panel with complex geometry
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HFQ attributes:
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Part integration and achieving deep draw to optimize battery packaging
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Cost and weight savings
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Quality/sealing in particular on sealing flange

Door Inners
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Single piece production Door Inner replaces
multi-part assembly