Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for improved warm-forming of light metal alloys, such as aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, or titanium alloys, are disclosed. The systems and methods relate to pulse thermal processing, engineered plastic deformation, and micro-aging processes, as well as to the application of multi-functional lubricants. The disclosed multifunctional lubricant compositions provide a number of advantages when used in warm-forming processes, and in one embodiment, include organo-titanates and magnesium hydroxide, and in other embodiments an organo-titanate, magnesium hydroxide and boron nitride.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for improved warm-forming of light metal alloys, such as aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, or titanium alloys, are disclosed. The systems and methods relate to pulse thermal processing, engineered plastic deformation, and micro-aging processes, as well as to the application of multi-functional lubricants. The disclosed multifunctional lubricant compositions provide a number of advantages when used in warm-forming processes, and in one embodiment, include organo-titanates and magnesium hydroxide, and in other embodiments an organo-titanate, magnesium hydroxide and boron nitride.

Abstract: This invention relates to mechanisms and systems for securing a child safety seat to a vehicle seat. Some embodiments include one or more movable anchoring structures. The anchoring structures can be connected to a rotatable member that is capable of exposing and retracting the movable anchoring structures. The rotatable member can also be connected to one or more lever members disposed at one or both ends of the rotatable member and capable of hand operation.

Abstract: A die cooling system for cooling a cast wheel for an automotive vehicle is provided that includes a die, multiple thermocouples embedded in the die, which measure the actual cast metal temperature, adjustable cooling valves, and a control system. The control system receives actual casting metal temperature data from each thermocouple to control the operation of the adjustable cooling valves.