Development of High Strength Aluminium Alloys at BALCO

Abstract

Aluminium is one metal that makes soft kitchen foil forms the vital high strength parts of aerospace vehicles. To cater to the needs of the aerospace sector and for enhancing market share in the premium products category, BALCO jointly with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, has established facililities for production of various high strength aluminium alloys for Aerospace and Defence Sectors.Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. (BALCO) has been closely associated with the growth of Indian aluminium industry. It has played a pivotal role in making aluminium one of the leading metals of the 21st century with myriad uses ranging from house hold and industrial requirements to Defence and Aerospace applications. BALCO has contributed significantly as a primary producer by providing sustenance to vital industries and has proved its mettle by developing and supplying Aerospace grade aluminium alloys to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre for their Space Launch Vehicles Programmes.