Success Stories

There are a number of vehicles that take advantage of the attributes of aluminum extrusions to produce lightweight and long-lasting aluminum cross-members. Select the vehicle below to learn more:

Why extruded aluminum?

  • Weight reduction is critical in the front end, especially for trucks
  • Torsional stiffness
  • One-piece, consistent walls
  • Easy to integrate
  • Corrosion resistant
     

2019 Chevy Silverado

Strategic Use of Aluminum Extruded Frame Cross-Member


2019 Dodge Ram Rebel

Strategic Use of Aluminum Extruded Frame Cross-Member


2019 Jeep Wrangler

Strategic Use of Aluminum Extruded Frame Cross-Member

  • 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • High Strength
  • Tight Tolerance
  • Extruded & Welded End Cap
  • E-coat

2022 Rivian R1T

Rocker, Cross-Member, Hood Support


2020 C8 Corvette

Aluminum-Intensive Body Structure Achieves Exceptional Product Performance

Efficient use of multi-alloy, structural extrusions deliver low weight and torsional stiffness for superior vehicle dynamics and ride quality.


2019 Acura NSX

Efficient use of multi-alloy, structural extrusions deliver low weight and torsional stiffness for superior vehicle dynamics and ride quality.


2020 Toyota Tundra

Pickup Cargo Bed Cross Members on a Toyota Tundra.

Lightweight SMC pickup cargo bed uses five extruded cross reinforcements on the short bed and 7 on the long bed.


202X Polestar 5

Aluminum-intensive body structure & crash protection on the Polestar 

Source: https://www.polestar.com/uk/polestar-o2/aluminium-innovation/


2022 Tesla Model S Plaid

CROSS-MEMBER IN THE "FRUNK"

  • Multi-function efficiency
  • Cross-car structural support for ride quality & handling
  • Mounting for HVAC
  • Air suspension air plenum within the structure

Multi-Extrusion Fabrication

CROSS-MEMBERS IN FLOOR SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION

  • Stiff, lightweight, large cross-section extrusions.
  • Holes to reduce weight, and to let e-coat drain sufficiently.
  • Low cost tooling
  • Easy to integrate to cast end nodes

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