Current-Assisted Alloy Strengthening for Safer Impact
Current-Assisted Alloy Strengthening for Safer Impact
Structure, Method, and Application for High Speed Strengthening of Metal
Tags: National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, Transportation & Automotive
This technology uses instantaneous electrical current-assisted processing to enhance the strength of aluminum-based alloys during high-speed impacts, preventing fractures and improving safety. Experiments show that aluminum alloys with electric current support can withstand severe compression without breaking, unlike alloys exposed to pure impact. The method maintains the original alloy composition and heat treatment while increasing structural integrity, making it suitable for automotive safety applications. This technique can also be applied in various industrial systems requiring impact-resistant metals, including automobiles and aviation.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Material; Process & Method
TRL: 5 - prototype ready for testing in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Automobiles General; Aerospace Aviation
