Thomastown

Rio Tinto Aluminium Technology in Melbourne and the Alumina Technical Support team based at Yarwun provide technical support for process improvement and research into new and more efficient technologies.

For example, the Metal Products Technology team at Rio Tinto Aluminium Technology has developed a range of alloys with a special patent composition designated as superflow alloys that require less energy to extrude. This reduces the energy required to produce an aluminium extrusion, with obvious environmental benefits.

The facilities in Thomastown, Melbourne include casting stations, physical and computer models, processing and analytical equipment, and other tools to analyse and optimise material properties and process performance.

Fax: +61 3 9462 2700