ET ’04 Extrusion Showcase

The Ferrari 360 Modena spaceframe and its neighboring Challenge Stradale were just two of the attractions featured at the Extrusion Showcase this year. The numerous innovative designs displayed were exemplary selections of semifabricated and finished products made with aluminum extrusions. Among the other displays in the showcase were entries from recent and Aluminum Extrusion Design Competitions. See a sampling of the showcase below.

For a more detailed look at the aluminum in the 360 Modena, in particular 6xxx series aluminum alloys and specific applications, visit the Alcoa site and click on the Forza magazine article. The article cites the particulars as to how Ferrari was able to achieve its design and performance goals for this model by optimizing the strengths of aluminum through their cooperative working relationship with Alcoa.