Aluminium for Bodies
12th July 1963, Page 56
12th July 1963
Page 56
Page 56, 12th July 1963
— Aluminium for Bodies
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A TECHNICAL manual entitled Com mercial Vehicle Bodybuilding in Aluminium has been published by The British Aluminium Co. Ltd. This 100page book is designed to encourage the use of aluminium and its alloys and explains the use of these materials for building commercial vehicle bodies and gives, in considerable detail, suggested methods. of construction for most classes of body.
The manual has two main sections. The first outlines general considerations for the use of aluminium and gives advice on forming and welding. Other chapters deal with riveting systems, thermal insulation and painting, finishing and maintenance. In the second section, ti30