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Lotus APX made mostly of aluminum by advanced methods.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)

Advanced Materials & Processes,  May, 2006  

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The Lotus APX is manufactured predominantly of aluminum in the form of high-pressure die-cast corner nodes, stampings, and extrusions. Advanced assembly techniques include adhesive bonding, self-piercing rivets, and flow-drill screws for construction, joining techniques that Lotus calls Riv-Bonding.

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