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Iron Castings - Jun 4, 2020

Trends in Lightweighting with Metal Castings

The best applications in lightweighting cut costs while improving performance. Waupaca Foundry achieved success on an automotive steering knuckle, converting an aluminum forging to an optimized ductile iron design that is 20% stronger, 25% stiffer and 40% lower cost, while narrowing the weight delta to an acceptable 1.32-kg increase over the forging.

Andrew Halonen | Casting Source May/June 2020

#iron-casting #lightweighting #wfnews

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Iron Castings - Sep 9, 2019

3-ways vehicles are reducing weight

Lightweighting vehicles is not a new concept—the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards were passed in 1975—but automotive manufacturers continue to find ways to trim the pounds. See real case studies.

MCDP Staff Report | Metal Casting Design

#automotive #lightweighting #supplier

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Iron Castings - Jun 17, 2019

Foundry of the Week: Waupaca Foundry

Waupaca Foundry, a Hitachi Metals Group company, has a reputation as solid as the castings we create. We deliver on our daily commitment to quality and true capacity.

foundry-planet.com

#castiron #innovation #iron-casting #lightweighting

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Iron Castings - May 16, 2019

Lightweighting achieved through Design Optimization and High-Strength Ductile Iron

Rising fuel efficiency and emissions standards are driving an increased demand for lightweight automotive components. While aluminum materials are commonly specified, Waupaca Foundry in collaboration with Hitachi Metals America have the capabilities through design optimization and high-strength ductile iron to meet weight reduction goals while generating significant cost savings and a stronger component.

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#lightweighting

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Iron Castings - Nov 21, 2017

Lightweighting Through Redesign Furthers Fuel Economy Goals

An automotive OEM diligently working to meet government-mandated fuel economy goals sought Waupaca Foundry to achieve its lightweighting objectives. The targeted component is a differential carrier in the powertrain on the company's light duty trucks already in production.

#automotive #lightweighting #powertrain #tellcity

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Iron Castings - Jan 3, 2017

Cut the weight | Move more freight | Truck News

You may not be able to bring your semi-truck to the gym or a Zumba class to help it shed those extra pounds, but there are ways fleets can tip the scales in their favor and get their trucks to lose some weight so they can move more freight.

Derek Clouthier | Truck News

#lightweighting

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Iron Castings - Jan 1, 2017

Ricardo-Designed Ultra-Lightweight Driveline System

A systems approach to product design for mass optimization is key to this driveline lightweighting project involving multiple industry leaders. "The Ricardo contribution to the ULTRAN project has demonstrated the very significant opportunities for driveline lightweighting that can be realized when a systems approach to product design for mass optimization, is applied by our highly experienced and creative engineers."

LightWeighting World

#driveline #lightweighting

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Iron Castings - Aug 8, 2016

Waupaca Foundry lightweight ductile iron knuckle increases suspension strength

The Honda Ridgeline receives a unibody revolution and its suspension components have been beefed up. Even its steering knuckle, made by Waupaca Foundry in Lawrenceville, Penn. is stronger than it's Honda Pilot counterpart, but nearly as light. The article nods to Hitachi Metals HNM Series high-strength ductile, which allows components to be lighter weight while also more durable. As a result of the redesigned knuckle, the Honda Ridgeline front and rear suspension is 17% and 31% stronger, respectively.

Car and Driver

#lawrenceville #lightweighting #wfnews

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Iron Castings - May 5, 2016

Five Ways to Achieve Lightweighting Objectives with Iron Castings

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard is set to hit 54.5 mpg in 2025, so itâ€™s no surprise the auto industry is aggressively pursuing ways to increase fuel efficiency. The Center for Automotive Lightweightingâ€™s Web site states that the use of lightweight materials in vehicles will significantly increase fuel efficiency and cut emissions. As the market takes a serious step towards increasing fuel economy, the topic of material substitution is at the forefront. Gray and ductile iron material is not exactly perceived as lightweight. But, use of this higher-strength iron, allows for design engineers to use less material. Now weâ€™re talking.

Steven Kitzinger | Waupaca Foundry

#iron-casting #lightweighting

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Iron Castings - Jan 31, 2016

Collaboration That's a Cut Above | Waupaca Foundry

Collaborating with a global leader in commercial turf and lawn care equipment, Waupaca Foundry worked to drive out costs from a mower bumper cast in gray iron, and thereby enhanced the zero-turn commercial mower's performance.

Mike Behring | Waupaca Foundry

#iron-casting #lightweighting

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Iron Castings - Jul 8, 2013

Light Weighting ... or Right Weighting?

Here at Waupaca Foundry, we love the camaraderie that accompanies the challenges presented by our customers. We take pride and satisfaction in working with our customers to create a product that fits their needs.

Paul Jones | Waupaca Foundry

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