Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Lambert, Steve"
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Forging specimen design for Mg alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-25)The automotive industry is seeking every possible way to reduce the vehicle weight in order to achieve better fuel efficiency. Forged magnesium (Mg) alloys, due to low density and high stiffness-to-weight ratio, have ... -
Hot Forging Tool Design for a Magnesium Alloy Front Lower Control Arm
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-22)In an effort to improve fuel economy standards in the automotive industry, the use of lightweight materials to manufacture fatigue-critical components is investigated by a large group at the University of Waterloo. Prior ... -
Modelling of the Forging Process for a Magnesium Alloy Automotive Control Arm
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)The automotive industry has placed significant emphasis on weight reduction to achieve better fuel economy while maintaining safety and quality standards. One way this can be achieved is by using forged magnesium alloys ... -
Optimization of Forged Magnesium Structural Automotive Components
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-25)In an ongoing search for better vehicle fuel economy, the automotive industry has put significant emphasis on the reduction of vehicle weight while retaining stringent safety, quality and performance standards. With its ...