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Light Duty Vehicle Market
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The Potential for Magnesium Forgings in Automotive
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Heavy Duty Vehicle Market
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The Importance of Lightweighting in Commercial Trucking
Commercial trucking is the backbone on which North American shipping and distribution relies. Nearly every product on store shelves or
Wear Evaluation of Niobium-Added Cast Iron for Brake Disc and Drum Applications
SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-1627, October 2020, co-authored with CBMM, Leal Consulting, and Metaprol. DOWNLOAD FREE COPY
Lightweighting Confidence Report
NACFE is a non-biased source for trucking technologies that improve freight efficiency, reduce fuel and emissions. The Lightweighting Confidence Report
Patents
Method of Manufacturing a Metal Matrix Composite
Lightweight Brake Drum for Class 8 Truck & Trailer
United States 9,145,938
Co-inventors: T. Wood, N. Anderson
Assignee is Gunite Corporation
Overview of This MMC Brake Drum
Summary of Preform-Based MMC Brakes:
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
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Rust-free |
Cost |
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Long life |
Requires custom friction material |
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Low Dust |
Completely new supply chain |
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Lightweight |
Limited data on public roads |
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Thermal Conductivity |
Limited thermal capacity |