Aluminum Alloy GAM AL8 for High-Strength Structural Components for Defense Applications
Materials that consider stable structural performance even under harsh environmental conditions.
In the defense industry, the strength and durability of structural components are crucial factors. GAM AL8 features high strength and high elongation, contributing to the reliability of structural components. Additionally, its low density is expected to contribute to weight reduction. 【Application Scenarios】 - Structural components for military equipment - Drone airframes - Parts requiring durability 【Effects of Introduction】 - Improved structural reliability - Enhanced operational efficiency through weight reduction - Simplification of the manufacturing process 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 - 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
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- 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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