Table 10.
Main applications of the 7xxx series aluminium alloys in car body structures.
| Aluminium Alloy Grade | Components | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| EN AW-7003 | door impact beams, frames, seat sliders, bumper reinforcement | [250] |
| EN AW-7003 | folding crash components (BMW E38), bumper systems (Renault Megane) | [244] |
| EN AW-7006, EN AW-7004 | bumper reinforcements, seat tracks | [226] |
| EN AW-7020 | bumper beams, complex automotive components | [212,254] |
| EN AW-7021 | bumper reinforcements, brackets, bumper face bars | [226] |
| EN AW-7033 | forged suspension arms | [226] |
| EN AW-7046 | impact beams, motorbike frames, bumper reinforcement | [250] |
| EN AW-7071 | car bumper brackets, bumper enhanced supports | [285] |
| EN AW-7075 | links, seatbelt hinges, bars | [212,250] |
| EN AW-7108 | rear seats for roll-over protection (Porsche 911, 966) | [244] |
| EN AW-7108 | bumper beams (BMW E38, Volkswagen Passat B5, Audi TT), rear bumper (Opel Corsa) | [244] |
| EN AW-7108-T6 | front beam (Jaguar XJ350) | [235] |
| EN AW-7204 | cross members, steering components | [250] |