The Development and Application of Large, Complex, Thin-Walled Integrated Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Structural Components by Boaomag Aluminum Has Been Approved

Published: Jan 06, 2025 10:11 (GMT+8)

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According to Baowu Magnesium Industry, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council recently announced the 2024 key product and process "one-stop" application plan directions and the list of promotion institutions. The "Development and Application Project of Complex and Large Magnesium Alloy Castings in the Direction of Large, Complex, Thin-Walled Integrated Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Structural Parts for NEV Auto Bodies," led by Chongqing Boao Magnesium-Aluminum Metal Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Boao Magnesium-Aluminum), in collaboration with Chongqing Seres NEV Design Institute Co., Ltd., Chongqing University, Chongqing Millison Technology Inc., Chongqing New-Type ESS Materials and Equipment Research Institute, Chongqing Advanced Light Metal Research Institute, and other units, has been successfully selected. The announcement of this news marks a new breakthrough in China's lightweight technology for NEVs, injecting new vitality into the rapid development of the NEV industry.

According to Baowu Magnesium Industry, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council recently announced the 2024 key product and process "One-Stop" application plan directions and the list of promotion institutions. The "Development and Application Project of Large and Complex Thin-Walled Integrated Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Structural Components for NEV Auto Bodies," led by Chongqing Boao Magnesium-Aluminum Metal Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Boao Magnesium-Aluminum), in collaboration with Chongqing Seres NEV Design Institute Co., Ltd., Chongqing University, Chongqing Millison Technology Inc., Chongqing New-Type ESS Materials and Equipment Research Institute, and Chongqing Advanced Light Metal Research Institute, has been successfully selected. The announcement of this news marks a new breakthrough in China's lightweight technology for NEVs, injecting new vitality into the rapid development of the NEV industry.

It is reported that the project aims to further enhance the lightweight level of NEV auto bodies by developing and applying large and complex thin-walled integrated die-cast magnesium alloy structural components, thereby improving the driving range and overall performance of vehicles. Magnesium alloy, as an important lightweight material, has advantages such as high strength, good heat dissipation, and excellent shock and vibration resistance, making it an ideal choice for achieving automotive lightweighting. However, due to its high processing difficulty and stringent requirements for connection and corrosion resistance, the application of magnesium alloy in the automotive field has been limited. The approval of this project will strongly promote the application process of magnesium alloy in the NEV field, bringing new development opportunities to the industry.

Moving forward, the project team will conduct in-depth research on the development and application of large and complex thin-walled integrated die-cast magnesium alloy structural components for NEV auto bodies. Leveraging Boao Magnesium-Aluminum's extensive experience in R&D and production of magnesium alloy products, combined with Chongqing University's scientific research capabilities and Chongqing Seres NEV Design Institute Co., Ltd.'s advantageous position in the NEV industry, the team will jointly tackle technical challenges and promote the widespread application of magnesium alloy in the NEV field.

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