18 min
Auto Solutions: Aluminum Extrusion Use in Cross-car Beams The Shapemakers by The Aluminum Extruders Council
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Andrew Halonen of Mayflower Consulting talks with AEC Industry Promotion consultant Lynn Brown about aluminum extrusion use in cross-car beams, or instrument panel structures. Andrew discusses the key requirements for instrument panel structures, the various materials (including steel) that OEMs are using, how extrusions can be used in hybrid material solutions, and what other types of vehicles might benefit from extruded aluminum instrument panel beams.
Andrew Halonen of Mayflower Consulting talks with AEC Industry Promotion consultant Lynn Brown about aluminum extrusion use in cross-car beams, or instrument panel structures. Andrew discusses the key requirements for instrument panel structures, the various materials (including steel) that OEMs are using, how extrusions can be used in hybrid material solutions, and what other types of vehicles might benefit from extruded aluminum instrument panel beams.
18 min