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The latest Shinkansen Series N700 train “Nozomi” features lightweight aluminum construction. (Photo courtesy JR Central)
Articles
Aluminum in Transportation Systems: The Resurgence of Rail
By Roger A.P. Fielding
Page 6
Aluminum Applications in the Rail Industry
By Michael Skillingberg and John Green
Page 8
The Current State and Future of Aluminum Alloy Applications for Railway Rolling Stock
By Yasushi Sakai
Page 14
Research in the Extrusion Industry: Meeting Future Demands
By Alexander Klaus
Page 18
CVD Coating Technology for Increased Lifetime of Aluminum Extrusion Dies
By Joachim Maier
Page 26
From Aluminum to Zirconium: Aerospace Database Delivers Metal Properties
By Stan Setlak
Page 31
2007 China Mg & Automotive Conference, Part I
By Dajun Chen
Page 34
Interview: Jerry Cole
Page 42
Magnesium — Broad Horizons Conference in Russia
By Robert E. “Bob” Brown
Page 44
A Study on the Hot Deformability of 2519 Aluminum Alloy at Elevated Temperatures
By Q. Lin, D. Peng, Y. Li, and G. Lin
Page 46