汽车行业一体化压铸镁合金的应用现状

Application status of integrated die-cast magnesium alloys in the automotive industry

  • 摘要: 在全球汽车产业低碳化与电动化转型背景下,轻量化技术成为关键竞争要素,镁合金因其密度低、比强度高及资源禀赋优势,与一体化压铸技术深度融合,展现出巨大应用潜力。本文系统综述了汽车镁合金一体化压铸件的发展现状。首先,分析了双碳目标与续航焦虑对轻量化的双重驱动,阐述了镁合金的物理特性与压铸工艺适配性。其次,梳理了压铸镁合金材料体系,包括以AZ、AM系列为主流的基础材料,以及通过微合金化添加稀土、Ag、Sn等元素开发的新型耐热镁合金。再次,总结了镁合金在车身结构件、电驱壳体等典型部件中的应用进展,重点介绍了半固态成型与防腐处理等关键工艺技术的发展。同时,分析了当前镁合金压铸产业的主机厂与铸造企业布局。最后,探讨了镁合金在应用中面临的耐腐蚀性差、强度塑性有限、连接技术不完善等主要问题,并指出在镁价下行、工艺进步及新能源需求驱动下,镁合金压铸件正向大型化、结构承载化方向发展趋势明显。本文旨在为镁合金在汽车轻量化领域的深入研究与产业化应用提供参考。

     

    Abstract: Against the backdrop of the global automotive industry's transition toward low-carbon and electrified development, lightweighting technology has become a key competitive factor. Magnesium alloys, owing to their low density, high specific strength, and resource endowment advantages, are deeply integrated with integrated die-casting technology, demonstrating significant application potential. This paper systematically reviews the current development status of integrated magnesium alloy die-castings in the automotive sector. First, it analyzes the dual drivers of lightweighting—namely, carbon peak and neutrality goals and range anxiety—and elaborates on the physical properties of magnesium alloys and their compatibility with die-casting processes. Second, it outlines the material systems of die-cast magnesium alloys, including mainstream base materials such as the AZ and AM series, as well as newly developed heat-resistant magnesium alloys enhanced via microalloying with elements like rare earths, Ag, and Sn. Third, it summarizes the application progress of magnesium alloys in typical components such as body structures and electric drive housings, with a focus on key process technologies including semi-solid forming and anti-corrosion treatments. Meanwhile, the current landscape of the magnesium alloy die-casting industry, including the strategies of OEMs and foundries, is also discussed. Finally, the paper addresses major challenges in the application of magnesium alloys, such as poor corrosion resistance, limited strength and plasticity, and inadequate joining technologies. It also highlights future trends, indicating that under the impetus of falling magnesium prices, process advancements, and the growing demand from new energy vehicles, magnesium alloy die-castings are evolving toward larger sizes and load-bearing structural applications. This review aims to provide a reference for further research and industrial application of magnesium alloys in automotive lightweighting.

     

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