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Re: douginil post# 126

Wednesday, 04/01/2015 8:48:48 PM

Wednesday, April 01, 2015 8:48:48 PM

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Apparently, unlike with planes, automobiles would significantly benefit from Sc Al alloy's increased weld-ability. They are using epoxy and glue at the moment... seems like a slam dunk for Sc that should make things lighter, stronger, and easier to produce - and that isn't even getting into all the internal components as you pointed out.

"Collaborating with Jaguar, Ford engineers developed various mechanical fastener and adhesive techniques to replace spot welding. In 2003, Jaguar launched the XJ sedan, which was made up of a creative mix of aluminum stampings, castings, and extrusions held together with epoxy adhesive, steel rivets, and a few nuts, bolts, and spot welds. Even though the XJ was significantly larger than the outgoing model, Jaguar claimed its unibody was 60 percent stiffer and 200 pounds lighter."