A feasibility study to replace steel made hood panels by magnesium alloy made hood panels

Abstract

Magnesium alloys as the substitution for heavy metals such as steel and aluminum alloys can substantially reduce weight at many structural parts with design changes. Magnesium alloys also have advantages in recycling, stiffness, NVH, and heat protection. Since magnesium alloy parts such as steering wheels, seat frames, and oil pans are mainly manufactured by die casting processes, their levels of productivity are not so high compared to sheet metal working.