Constellium N.V. has developed a new generation of high-strength 6000 series aluminum alloy—Constellium HSA6, which aims to meet the growing demand for lightweight aluminum by automakers. Currently, this aluminum material is used in several 2017-2018 models, including Mini Countryman.
For Crash Management Systems, body-in-white structural parts and battery enclosures, Constellium HSA6 aluminum alloy is a very ideal material, allowing designers to optimize the extrusion shape and reduce its wall thickness . Compared with traditional aluminum alloy materials, Constellium HSA6 aluminum alloy can also achieve a weight reduction of 15-30%.
In addition, the aluminum alloy material can also increase the strength by 15-30%, which can enhance the vehicle's protection capability in the event of a collision, strengthen the battery's protection capability, and help cool the battery system and other key vehicle systems. This aluminum material can also absorb kinetic energy in the event of a collision, provide protection for users and pedestrians in the car, and maximize the integrity of the vehicle's appearance.
Martin Jarrett, Director of Operational Performance and Technology of Constellium NV's Automotive Structures and Industry Division, said: "With Constellium HSA6 aluminum alloy products, the company can provide car manufacturers with the highest strength 6000 series aluminum alloy on the market. , This aluminum alloy material can be used to make automotive extrusions."
A new research report from Ducker Worldwide shows that between 2015 and 2020, the amount of aluminum extrusions for collision management systems and body-in-white components will increase by 65% and 100%, respectively, and will continue to increase until 2028.
Yesterday (July 31, 2017), Constellium HSA6 aluminum alloy was awarded the 2017 "Altair Enlighten Award" for its outstanding contribution to lightweight vehicles.
Paul Warton, President of Constellium NV’s Automotive Industry Structure Division, said: “This award is undoubtedly an important honor for Constellium NV. The company is in a leading position in technology in terms of automotive lightweighting. This is something to be celebrated. Car companies continue to promote lightweight cars, and electric cars will become more common. Constellium NV's product positioning is unique, providing users with excellent performance aluminum alloy materials, design, simulation, testing, prototype testing and production-related professional technical experience , To provide the market with advanced product solutions."