• Modelling of the Forging Process for a Magnesium Alloy Automotive Control Arm 

  For this study, two magnesium alloys AZ80 & ZK60 in extruded forms were considered.

• Development of a Manufacturing Process for High-Power-Density Hollow Shafts 

  This FIERF supported research presents a new method for forging hollow shafts for power transmission. This method consists of three main operations; selective heating of a tubular workpiece, upsetting of the workpiece to produce a solid section in th

• Weight Reduction Finite Element Study of Selected Power Train Components for Heavy Duty Vehicles 

  This report, entitled “Weight Reduction Finite Element Study of Selected Power Train Components for Heavy Duty Vehicles”, examines the potential for the reduction in the weight of several heavy duty truck components through the finite element method.

• Survey of Forgings Used in Heavy Duty Vehicles and Potential Methods for Weight Reduction 

  This report entitled “Survey of Forgings Used in Heavy Duty Vehicles and Potential Methods for Weight Reduction” covers Phase I tasks for the Heavy Duty Vehicle weight reduction project sponsored by the Forging Industry Education and Research Foundat

• Bimetallic Axle Preform Development for Heavy Duty Truck Weight Reduction 

  This study utilized finite element models to evaluate selected manufacturing processes with the goal of determining which of these had the best potential for producing a bimetallic axle geometry.