Sentences with phrase «weight of alloy»

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It is lightweight due to its magnesium alloy instead of aluminum, weighing 7.5 kg and with a total weight of 11.3 kg.

«For both alloys we found the niobium grain refiner could mean an end to the over-engineering of cast components with potential weight savings of up to 30 per cent with no loss of strength or ductility.

A meter - square plate of the processed alloy could withstand the weight of a fully loaded aircraft carrier.

Ringer adds that even though the experiments produced only laboratory quantities of the superstrength alloy, the process could quickly be adapted to produce small components that require high strength but low weight, such as biomedical implants.

«Everything from an Abrams tank to an F - 16 jet to a bicycle can be made out of this, and because it is two to three times the strength of conventional alloys, you can halve the weight or more.

By changing the microstructure in magnesium alloys, Mohsen Esmaily, researcher in Atmospheric Corrosion at Chalmers University of Technology, has succeeded in improving possibilities for the transport sector to use these materials to decrease the weight of vehicles.

Researchers have now demonstrated the ability to create amorphous metal, or metallic glass, alloys using three - dimensional (3 - D) printing technology, opening the door to a variety of applications — such as more efficient electric motors, better wear - resistant materials, higher strength materials, and lighter weight structures.

The primary focus of future research efforts on these alloys is increasing the weight of the materials to make them more resistant to impacts.

Elucidation of high temperature deformation mechanisms of light weight alloys, high strain rate and / or low temperature superplasticity utilizing dynamic recrystallization and microstructural influence on the fatigue properties of high strength steels have also been investigated.

Professor Ohtani told BBC News: «We believe that silicon is a major element — about 5 % of the Earth's inner core by weight could be silicon dissolved into the iron - nickel alloys.»

With the assistance of 4Matic four - wheel drive, a standard 9G - Tronic nine - speed transmission and the massively shod optional 22 - inch alloys, this GLE emphatically denies its elephantine kerb weight much say in the matter.

Firstly, it shows that the car sits on a set of OZ Ultraleggera forged alloy wheels, suggesting weight saving has remained a priority.

Mercedes says that the latest generation S63 saves more than 100 kg of weight over the previous model, thanks to lightweight forged AMG alloy wheels, lightweight lithium - ion battery (following on from the SLS Black series) as well as the # 7090 optional carbon - ceramic brake package.

Use of high - strength steels, aluminium and magnesium alloys and plastic composites means PSA has been able to shed weight compared to similar cars on the previous platform and many rivals.

With 89bhp from its 1.3 - litre engine and a 775 kg kerb weight it was certainly lively by the standards of early 1980s shopping cars, and like the XR2 the styling still looks great today — think stripes, spotlights, chunky 13x6in alloy wheels, and a matching front lip and tailgate spoiler.

Hollow hub carriers, re-designed crash structures, greater use of magnesium rather than aluminum alloys, and the aforementioned exhaust system have all contributed to the weight - saving programme.

Proof of the fixation with weight - loss can also be found in the titanium wheel nuts, which clamp the lightweight alloy wheels to lighter but stronger wheel hubs.

A weight saving of 30 kg has been achieved with no loss of rigidity by careful analysis of the entire structure and the use of a dozen newly developed alloys, many of which come from the aerospace industry.

This combined with new, lightweight forged alloy wheels saves 44 pounds of unsprung weight.

Upstream from the aluminium intake manifold, the engine's intake manifold chamber is constructed of a composite resin instead of aluminium alloy in order to save weight.

The sports exhaust not only enriches the sound of the 650S's twin - turbocharged V8 engine, for instance, but it's also lighter; similarly, super-lightweight alloys not only look great, but they also reduce weight to improve handling and performance.

Weight savings at the rear come through lighter aluminium alloy castings, but the major changes are to the increased stiffness of links and the cradle itself.

These sturdy light weight alloy rims are of size 15 x 6J and are further covered with sturdy tubeless tyres of size 195/65 R15, which have a superior road grip on any terrain.

Lighter in weight than standard steel wheels, Genuine Toyota alloy wheels can improve the overall efficiency of your Toyota's performance.

Red accents adorn the rim wells of the light weight alloy wheels, brake calipers, the side indicator surrounds and the contour lines of the front and rear apron.

The big liftback also receives a new range of alloy wheels, which use so - called flow forming construction to lower weight and a reduction in unsprung masses.

Smaller weight savings have been achieved by smart engineering decisions in all areas of the car, ranging from a thinner windscreen with acoustic lamination and lighter weight alloy wheels, to lightweight laser - welded seat structures and optimised sprayed insulation materials.

Weight has been taken out of the car via the use of carbon fiber, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, lightweight alloy wheels, and carbon ceramic brakes.

GM was accused of the same practices that Ford was using to artificially lower the weights of their trucks, specifically by deleting the rear bumper and swapping steel wheels for alloy wheels that would never come on a heavy - duty model.

Like the F - 150, much of the body is now made of a military - grade aluminum alloy to cut down on weight, although some of the pounds taken off by the switch have been packed back on in other areas; the drivetrain, suspension, and towing hardware are all more sturdy than on the outgoing model line.

Rodeo credits extensive use of aluminum alloy in the block and cylinder heads for reducing weight, and changes in engine rigidity and balance for toning down noise.

Such use of light alloy helps to reduce the weight of unsprung masses despite the larger discs on the front wheels by approximately 2.4 kg or almost 5.3 lb, the further improvement of brake ventilation helping additionally to minimise fading for lasting brake performance at all times.

Typical MINI go - kart feeling thanks to model - specific set - up of suspension technology, with single - joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle; maximum agility due to weight - optimised construction with a high degree of stiffness; electromechanical power steering with Servotronic function as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) in the MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door also with Performance Control; model - specific spring and damper set - up; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts * New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» * Uprated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned anti?roll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn - in * Revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC) for improved body control * Unique lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake cooling.

The Supersports is fitted with unique, lightweight 9.5 J x 20 - inch forged alloy wheels, offering a total weight saving of 10 kg (22 lb) per car.

BangShift.com notes: «GM was accused of the same practices that Ford was using to artificially lower the weights of their trucks, specifically by deleting the rear bumper and swapping steel wheels for alloy wheels that would never come on a heavy - duty model.

• Significant weight was pared off the alloy wheels through intensive Finite Element Analysis of wall thicknesses.

The use of hot - stamped steels, aluminum alloys and multi-phase steels in the passenger cell provides high rigidity, for the best possible passive safety and low weight.

Of course, it's probably not just the powertrain that The Detroit News» readers had on their minds when they voted the SUV «Best Road - Trip Ride» and «Best of Show», nor is it likely they were thinking about the new, lighter - weight aluminum alloy bodOf course, it's probably not just the powertrain that The Detroit News» readers had on their minds when they voted the SUV «Best Road - Trip Ride» and «Best of Show», nor is it likely they were thinking about the new, lighter - weight aluminum alloy bodof Show», nor is it likely they were thinking about the new, lighter - weight aluminum alloy body.

The design of the standard cast alloy wheels (19 ″ front, 20 ″ rear) was driven by McLaren's light weight objectives: the light weight styling was agreed in concept, then the wheel was tuned using Finite Element Analysis to take a further 4 kg out of the wheels.

The Weissach Package is an exclusive version with only 162 in the US, reducing weight and unsprung mass with magnesium alloy center - lock wheels, light - weight Alcantara instead of leather interior trim, fire - resistant fabric upholstery, and lighter door pull straps.

The Ford Expedition is redesigned, gaining lighter - weight aluminum - alloy body panels on a new high - strength steel frame, more horsepower (the standard engine gets a 10 - hp bump to 375, and a new 400 - hp version is standard on Platinum models), a 10 - speed automatic transmission in place of a 6 - speed, and new safety and technology features.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

The front and rear wheel are also made of this high - tech material, enabling a weight reduction of approximately 30 per cent as compared to light alloy forged wheels while retaining a deliberately rigid design.

The new ŠKODA scooter concept made of aluminium alloy weighing just five kilograms but is capable of carrying a weight of up to 100 kilograms.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

Wrapped in a space - frame chassis with a total weight of just 1260 kg and riding on 19 - inch alloys attached to double - wishbone suspension all round, the racy mid-engined rear - drive coupe was claimed to hit 100km / h in just 4.7 seconds.

The two - piece housing design has been retained: the torque converter housing is made of lightweight aluminium, while the transmission housing with weight - optimised plastic oil pan is made of an even lighter magnesium alloy.

Upstream from the aluminum intake manifold, the engine's intake manifold chamber is constructed of a composite resin instead of aluminum alloy in order to save weight.

Besides an economical new turbocharged 2.7 - litre V6 engine, the all - new F150 makes extensive use of aluminium alloys to cut weight.