Project A.B.E High strength light weight aluminium investment castings for aerospace and defence

A W Bell has developed a casting process using rapid and controlled solidification that delivers cast complex aluminium parts with the same mechanical properties as machined parts. The process known as Aluminium Billet Equivalent (ABE) was developed in conjunction with CSIRO and virtually eliminates material wastage. The ABE castings are intended for the North American aerospace and defence sectors where lightweight, high-strength, complex precision parts are required.

Commercialisation Australia funding will be used to commercialise the ABE process opening up opportunities for exports to North American customers.