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casters are in the SME sector with
limited access to finance and capi-
tal. This has dented profitability and
the ability to generate fresh capacity
over the past year. OEMs are putting
the latest platforms on the assembly
line. Auto component makers and
die-casters have a big challenge to
bridge the technology gap.”
The two-day event witnessed
presentation of technical papers that
enabled the participants to under-
stand the know-how of the industry
better. A catalogue show was organ-
ised where exhibitors presented the
latest products and developments
from their company.
Mr. Sudam Maitra, Managing
Executive Officer (Supply Chain),
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL),
presided over as the Chief Guest at
the valedictory session.
Aluminium die-casting involves
casting of liquid aluminium alloys
into metal moulds to get the pre-
ferred shape. What makes die-cast-
ing play an important role in the au-
tomotive industry is its lightweight.
Apart from being lightweight and
hard-wearing it also has good elec-
trical and thermal conductivity. The
die-casting products that are used by
the automotive sector include cylin-
ders, pistons and engine sumps.
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events
Mr. P.N. Sadhu, presenting a memento to the chief guest Mr. Ujjwal Munjal
The winning team of ALUCAST 2011
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