BYD claims the aluminum frame under its Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs.

Aluminum plate is specified for countless uses that benefit from the inherent properties of the metal itself. Aluminum's reduced weight, easy workability and thermal/electrical conductivity contribute ...

GM's famously durable 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 comes from the factory with aluminum cylinder heads, but for some owners, cast-iron is the better option.

Today, gravity-fed permanent metal molds can produce near-net-shape parts from a variety of aluminum alloys. But it's up to the designer to makes sure it's both possible and profitable to use ...

Because of its light weight, durability and malleability, aluminum is highly used in consumer goods, electronics and vehicles. According to Statista, an international research and analysis firm, 62.4 ...

You can melt down almost any kind of aluminum—cans, even—but a piece that has already been cast (such as a water pump, wheel, or intake manifold) will have an alloy that's better suited for casting.

Shaper tools were, at one time, a necessary tool for any machine shop. With a shaper and a lathe, you can rebuild or manufacture almost anything. At the very least, you can make the tool to ...

In this video, I revisit my aluminum square cast project to build a stronger and more refined Version 2. The video includes ...