Lightweight Innovation is the Development Trend of ADI
Author of the article:LIU Jincheng;GONG Wenbang
Author's Workplace：China Foundry Association,Beijing 100048,China;School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation,Wuhan Textile University,Wuhan 430200,China
Key Words：lighiweight innovation ADI development trend
Abstract：Manufacture technology innovations are the support of national economic development and the determining factor for competitiveness advantages of enterprises. Lightweight innovation is a very important aspect in manufacture technology innovations. As a high strength and lightweight material, lightweight innovation is the development trend for ADI castings. Developed countries and developing countries attach great importance to the development of lightweight ADI castings, ADI is adopted to directly replace cast steel and forging steel to achieve weight reduction of 10%. However, with the unique properties of the ADI, taking advantage of casting over welding, forging and assembly, by means of casting design, solidification simulation and stress simulation, lightweight ADI castings with lighter weight, better rigidity, higher strength, stronger function, more beautiful structure and higher added value can be designed and manufactured. Some typical examples and experiences of lightweight innovation of ADI castings in developed countries and China, and puts forward some suggestions on how to further develop ADI lightweight innovation in China are discussed.
