A green casting process that lets lighter parts be made and redesigned to improve efficiency and EV range.
The answer is ductile iron, which is the best material in terms of strength, density, and cost when compared to other options. Its use has been limited because, in the past, casting flaws happened in thin sections that were less than 6 mm. Skuld’s ductile iron can be cast as thin as 1 mm thanks to a process called lost foam casting, which is good for the environment, new developments in foam blowing technology, and a metallurgical alloying process that prevents casting defects. This is 66% thinner than the best commercial casting methods in the world. With this method and material, iron, steel, or aluminum castings, machined parts, and welded parts can be changed to save weight and money.
Positive facts about TWDI – Thin Walled Ductile Iron
27% less energy consumed
80% less particulate air emissions
37% less greenhouse warming potential gases
7% less raw materials
On a cost per tensile strength per pound basis, Skulds solution can save 70% versus iron or steel parts and 66% versus aluminum]
TWDI – Thin Walled Ductile Iron website : https://skuldllc.com/
