Material Selection and Production Process Specification

Material proposals and selections are based on experience from numerous engine development projects and on continuos technology monitoring. Consequences on cost, design and production are considered throughout the life cycles from the availability of proper ingot materials through to recycling requirements. The effects of customer specific production technologies are analysed.

Critical material properties are measured and benchmarked against the AVL engine material database to obtain the highest reliability for material decisions. Measurements are made from specimens similar to the component being developed.

Material Technology Assessment

Progress in material technology and application is continuously monitored. New materials and material treatment technologies are analysed in the framework of technological targets for engine development. Risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis are based on customer specific circumstances and priorities to provide a firm basis for investment decisions.

Measurements and simulation of material responses are made to provide critical knowledge and enable technologies and research requirements to be identified.

Material Development, Production Process Optimisation

Material development is dedicated to engine applications. Activities are guided by detailed knowledge of load superposition and distribution. Advanced experimental testing is combined with material modelling to take advantage of progress in metallurgical theory. Reliable and series production ready solutions are achieved by taking into account production processes and costs.