Aluminum Casting Rotor
Material Selection for Aluminum Rotors
Common Alloys Used in Rotor Casting
✔ A356 (AlSi7Mg): High ductility & fatigue resistance (ideal for automotive & aerospace)
✔ A380 (AlSi8Cu3Fe): Excellent fluidity for complex die-cast shapes
✔ 6061 (AlMg1SiCu): Superior strength for high-torque industrial motors
*According to the Aluminum Association, aluminum rotors can be 30-50% lighter than steel equivalents while maintaining structural integrity (Aluminum.org).*
Manufacturing Processes for Aluminum Rotors
① Die Casting (Best for High-Volume Production)
Key Advantages of Aluminum Casting Rotors
Lightweight: Reduces motor inertia for faster acceleration
Energy Efficient: Lower eddy current losses vs. steel rotors
Corrosion Resistant: Protected by natural oxide layer
Cost-Effective: Lower production costs than copper rotors
Common Applications
✅ Electric Vehicles (EVs): Improves range by reducing motor weight (used in Tesla & BMW motors)
✅ Industrial Pumps & Compressors: Handles high RPMs without deformation
✅ Consumer Electronics: Used in high-efficiency cooling fans (PCs, servers)
✅ Aerospace & Defense: Meets MIL-STD-810G standards for harsh environments
*For specialized applications, researchers at Fraunhofer Institute developed aluminum-copper hybrid rotors for extreme-temperature operations (Fraunhofer Research).*
























