To Cast Light and Precise

(Unternehmen Region, 2^nd edition /2008)  
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The growth cores „AL-CAST“ in Harzgerode and „Precision Cast“ in Leipzig are facilitating the CO₂ –savings for the automobile industry. 2 new aluminium alloys have been developed which are much more stable and lighter as before – even at temperatures over 200 degrees Celsius. The alloys shall be used as local fortifications in cylinder-crankcases of motor vehicle engines – here, they will reduce the weight and the friction.