Research &
Development
University Links
We take our responsibility to our industry seriously and continual research and development enables us to drive innovation and develop new tailored casts that deliver solutions in new markets.
As the UK’s leading aluminium die casting specialist it is our responsibility to innovate through research and development. Continued innovation ensures our customers, our industry and the environment all benefit from the latest developments in die casting.
At JVM Castings we feel it is important to lead this innovation through internal and external collaborative research projects. Partnering with our contractors, suppliers and leading UK universities allows the full manufacturing supply chain to benefit.
Current & Past
Projects
Research into the use of A20X®, a new Aluminium Alloy developed by Aeromet, within high pressure diecasting (Partners include JVM, Jaguar Land Rover, Aeromet International, LSM Aluminium and Birmingham University). Together with our partners, in conjunction with the TSB, we are researching a potential casting methodology to allow A20X® to be used in high pressure diecast products.
As the strongest commercially available cast aluminium alloy, the benefits in reduced weight and cost will help to ensure our manufacturing sector remains competitive in a global market.
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Improving the mechanical properties of LM24, by melt conditioning (Partner Brunel University)
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Improving defect prediction through the correlation of simulated versus actual defects (partner Birmingham University)
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Supporting the development of a new primary alloy for structural components (Partner Warwick and Brunel Universities)
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Utilising recycled material in the manufacture of primary material (internal project)
Each of these projects are aimed at exploring materials and methods that will help create lighter weight, stronger, more cost effective products with a reduced carbon footprint.