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Casting porosity on the rise due to design complexity and lighter metals

Rising use of aluminium in the automotive industry means increased porosity, but new developments might prove key in tackling the issue

As the automotive industry further embraces new materials in its quest to reduce vehicle weight, it faces new challenges. One issue now facing OEMs making use of aluminium is the increased occurrence of casting defects such as casting porosity.

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