Aluminum alloy that balances durability and productivity for power tools.
Materials for structural components that demonstrate stable performance even in harsh operating environments.
In the field of power tools, materials that can maintain stable performance under repeated impacts and various environmental conditions are required. GAM AL8 is equipped with high strength and corrosion resistance, contributing to the durability of products. Additionally, the non-heat treatment process also contributes to improved production efficiency. 【Application Scenes】 - Power tool housings - Structural frames - Parts requiring durability 【Effects of Introduction】 - Improved product lifespan - Cost reduction through non-heat treatment - Compliance with environmental regulations due to being copper-free
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【Features】 - Non-heat-treated aluminum alloy - High strength and high elongation - Low density (2.51 g/cm³) - High corrosion resistance - Applicability to high-pressure die casting 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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Tenhiko Sangyo Co., Ltd. started with the manufacturing and sales of hand saws, and since the Showa era, has been engaged in the sale of materials and processed products. Our trading range has expanded from all over Asia to Oceania, and to meet global standards, we established local subsidiaries in Shanghai in 2007 and in Thailand in 2008, creating a global triangle function centered around our headquarters. In Shanghai, we have our own warehouse, and in Thailand, to better serve our customers, we have enhanced our processing and engineering capabilities in addition to stock and delivery of steel products and special steel materials, developing as a total supplier. If you have any issues with steel products or special steel materials, not only in Japan but also in Shanghai and Thailand, please feel free to consult us. With "sanpo yoshi" (benefits for all three parties) as our management policy, we will continue to provide value to our customers while leveraging our global capabilities.