Application of high-performance aluminum alloys to lightweight structural components for aerospace.
Materials with high strength and lightweight characteristics that can be considered for application in structural components.
In the aerospace field, reducing the weight of structural components while ensuring strength is an important challenge. GAM AL8 is a material that combines high strength, high elongation, and low density, making it a candidate for various structural components. 【Application Scenarios】 - Aircraft structural components - Drone airframe structures - Parts requiring weight reduction 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved efficiency through weight reduction - Ensured strength of structural components - Simplification of processes due to non-heat treatment
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【Features】 - Non-heat-treated aluminum alloy - High strength and high elongation - Low density (2.51 g/cm³) - High corrosion resistance - Capable of achieving complex shapes For more details about the product, please refer to the downloaded catalog "GAM Technical Proposal."
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GAM AL8
Applications/Examples of results
- Four-wheel and two-wheel parts - Mobility parts - Construction materials
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Basic Agreement on the Application of New Materials Aimed at Reducing Aircraft Weight and Improving Structural Reliability
A signing ceremony for the MOU was held between VOLOLAND Corporation and GAM Corporation.
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GOLDRONE ＆ GAM Agreement
A signing ceremony for a letter of intent (LOI) regarding strategic cooperation and investment for the establishment of a joint venture (JV) in the drone and defense industry was held.
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We conducted a GAM AL8 extrusion test.
In GAM, we are conducting prototypes using AL8 hollow extruded materials in pipe and square tube shapes. The shapes are as follows: - Pipe: Outer diameter 49mm / Inner diameter 40mm - Square tube: 40mm x 40mm / Wall thickness 3.9mm
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Trial production of die-cast prototypes using AL8.
We conducted a trial for the production of die-cast prototypes using AL8 and performed a basic evaluation including moldability.
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[GAM CO., LTD.] Global Excellent Enterprises Research Institute Development Project (G-ATC) *Participating in a national project in South Korea.
GAM is participating as a collaborating organization in the "Global Excellent Company Research Institute Development Project (G-ATC)" research and development initiative, which has been selected with Hanju Light Metal Co., Ltd. as the supervising agency, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea and the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Planning and Evaluation (KEIT). This research and development aims to develop aluminum hollow body housings for humanoid robots using semi-solid casting technology with electromagnetic stirring. This project includes Hanju Light Metal Co., Ltd. as the supervising agency, along with GAM, Hyundai Motor Company (demanding organization), Korea Institute of Production Technology, Ulsan Technopark, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA). Through participation in this research and development, GAM will work on the development of high-performance aluminum materials and casting technologies.
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