The advanced characterisation techniques and modelling approaches has been used by Estamp to reduce cracking during forming through a more accurate material inputs parametrisation. It permitted to generate a material library for CAE software during forming simulations performed in the phase of tooling design. The selection of formability material parameters and optimization of part geometries…
“Up to 80% of the work done in an engineering department is identical or very similar to work done previously” as stated in an Arthur D. Little report [1,2]. due to redundant work done in engineering departments has been estimated to be as high as 80% [1], imposing significant costs on industry (estimated at €2m…
Legislation regarding greenhouse gases has increased the demand for lightweight materials within several industrial sectors. According to the European Commission [1], GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions must be reduced by 60% by the middle of the century to meet the long-term goals of the 2011 Transport White Paper. Since the 1990’s GHG emissions from road transport,…
One major aim in the field of production technology is the reduction of scrap. This requires comprehensive monitoring of both the processes and the resulting product quality. For this purpose, process data, which is sensitive for the result of the manufacturing process, must be evaluated and monitored. In order to do so, Fraunhofer IWU assessed…
AA5657 is an aluminum alloy largely used in luxury perfumery due to its high formability and good response to anodizing process. Often, new fashion designs need special tempers to be able to form bright finish sheets, maintaining the optimal surface quality. Aludium final customers produce pieces in transfer or progressive presses fed by narrow coils,…
Applus, within the project FormPlanet, researched the development of a common laboratory methodology to ensure the quality and traceability of the data generated in the advanced techniques developed in the FormPlanet project. It has interacted with the different laboratories integrated in this consortium to evaluate, test method by test method and propose a common certification…
Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) are under constant development to meet increasing demands regarding lightweight and improved properties such as strength and ductility. In the automotive industry, AHSS are nowadays used for nearly every new vehicle design. Around half of the body-in-white consists of AHSS making the vehicles lighter and enhancing safety (World Steel Association).…
Crash resistance of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) developed by ArcelorMittal for the automotive market is evaluated at laboratory scale with two types of tests: – Bending impact resistance test à to characterize steel grades for parts dedicated to anti-intrusion (B-pillars, door beam…). – Axial impact resistance test à to characterize steel grades for parts…
Within the FormPlanet project, AP&T has investigated in which ways the tool try-out effort may be reduced in the sheet forming industry in order to limit the cost and lead time. The study has focused on a hot forming process of high-strength aluminium for two different aluminium grades (AA7075 and AA6010). One of the ways…
Fine blanking is a shear cutting manufacturing process capable of producing sheet metal parts with completely smooth cutting surfaces, free of cracks and fracture-breaks. Additionally, this manufacturing process provides superior dimensional accuracy and surface finish compared to the conventional shearing process. However, for optimum results, together with the tool and the press, the material properties…