Efficient Manufacturing Methods for Hybrid Metal-Polymer Components

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Landgrebe ◽  
Roland Müller ◽  
Rico Haase ◽  
Peter Scholz ◽  
Matthias Riemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Hybrid Process ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Future Production ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
The Right ◽  
Efficient Manufacturing ◽  
Metal Polymer

Lightweight design for automotive applications gains more and more importance for future products, independent from the powertrain concept. One of the key issues in lightweight design is to utilize the right material for the right application using the right value at the right place. This results irrevocably in a multi-material design. In order to increase the efficiency in manufacturing car components, the number of single parts in a component is decreased by increasing the complexity. Examples for the state of the art are tailored welded blanks in cold forming, tailored tempering in press hardening or metallic inlays in injection molding of polymers. The challenge for future production scenarios of multi-material components is to combine existing technologies for metal- and polymer-based applications in efficient hybrid process chains. This paper shows initial approaches of hybrid process chains for efficient manufacturing of hybrid metal-polymer components. These concepts are feasible for flat as well as for tubular applications. Beside the creation of the final geometric properties of the component by a forming process, integrated joining operations are increasingly required for the efficiency of the production process and the performance characteristics of the final component. Main target of this production philosophy is to create 100% ready-to-install components. This is shown in three examples for hybrid process combinations. The first example deals with the combination of metal forming and injection molding of polymers. Example number two is the application of hybrid metal-polymer blanks. Finally, example number three shows the advantages of process integrated forming and joining of single basic components.

scholarly journals Introduction to tailored forming

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.-A. Behrens ◽  
J. Uhe
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Lightweight Construction ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
Finishing Processes ◽  
Tailored Forming ◽  
Joining Process

AbstractIn recent years, the requirements for technical components have been increasing steadily. This development is intensified by the desire for products with lower weight, smaller size and extended functionality, but at the same time higher resistance against specific loads. Mono-material components manufactured according to established processes reach their limits regarding conflicting requirements. It is, for example, hardly possible to combine excellent mechanical properties with lightweight construction using mono-materials. Thus, a significant increase in production quality, lightweight design, functionality and efficiency can only be reached by combining different materials in one component. The superior aim of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1153 is to develop novel process chains for the production of hybrid solid components. In contrast to existing process chains in bulk metal forming, in which the joining process takes place during forming or at the end of the process chain, the CRC 1153 uses tailored semi-finished workpieces which are joined before the forming process. This results in a geometric and thermomechanical influence on the joining zone during the forming process which cannot be created by conventional joining techniques. The present work gives an overview of the CRC and the Tailored Forming approach including the applied joining, forming and finishing processes as well as a short summary of the accompanying design and evaluation methods.

scholarly journals Estimation of fatigue life for clinched joints with the Local Strain Approach incorporating the impact of cold forming to cyclic material properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 349 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Boris Spak ◽  
Maximilian Schlicht ◽  
Karina Nowak ◽  
Markus Kästner ◽  
Pascal Froitzheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Local Strain ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
The Impact

Joining by forming is a commonly applied technique in the automotive industry to assemble parts of thin metal sheets to meet the demands of lightweight design. The joining operation induces changes in material behaviour due to cold forming, that can be observed in increased hardness in the area close to the joint neck compared to the base material. Complex geometrical features of clinched joints on a small scale and the lack of non-destructive methods to track local stresses and strains require a combined approach utilizing numerical and experimental techniques. Numerical process and loading simulation are performed utilizing commercial finite element software LS-Dyna®. Hardness measurements in the joint are carried out to assess the impact of forming operation. Cyclic material properties are derived from Vickers hardness to estimate fatigue life with the Local Strain Approach using the damage parameter PSWT. Fatigue life estimation with failure criterion crack initiation obtained from simulation results is compared to those from experiments. The results obtained indicate that the Local Strain Approach is suitable for fatigue life estimations of clinched joints under constant amplitude loading as long as the influence of the forming process is considered.

Microstructuring by a Combination of Micro Impact Extrusion and Shear Displacement Forming

2013 ◽  
Vol 554-557 ◽  
pp. 893-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Schubert ◽  
Stephan F. Jahn ◽  
Benedikt Müller
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Material Flow ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Shear Displacement ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Hybrid Process ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
Production Technologies

The Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TR 39 PT-PIESA is developing mass production technologies and process chains for the fabrication of aluminium piezo composites, which can be used as raw material for "smart sheet metal" [1]. Microstructuring by forming is a challenging task concerning material flow, tool and process design [2]. In this study, a hybrid forming process combined of micro impact extrusion and shear displacement is presented and discussed. The formed microstructure, depicted in figure 1, consists of ten parallel primary cavities with cross sections of 0.3×0.3 mm² and four larger secondary cavities which are surrounding the primary cavities. High demands are made concerning precision and reproducibility of the cavities' geometry according to the function of the cavities, which is to serve as collets for sensitive piezo rods. The microstructure has to be formed with one stroke of the stamp. Micro backward impact extrusion is chosen for structuring the primary cavities since it allows accurate forming without aligning die plate and stamp due to a flat die plate. Shear displacement forming, which is the selected process for the secondary cavities, requires a structured and aligned die plate but the forming forces are significantly lower than forming the same geometry with an extrusion process which in turn increases the accuracy. The investigations are focused on the characterization of samples formed with the hybrid process in comparison to structures which are formed solely by impact extrusion. Geometric parameters, material flow and process parameters were evaluated to assess the hybrid process. First experiments show promising results, whereas higher degrees of deformation could be reached at lower forming forces. Exemplary, sections for both processes are depicted in figure 2.

scholarly journals Strength of self-piercing riveted Joints with conventional Rivets and Rivets made of High Nitrogen Steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedikt Uhe ◽  
Clara-Maria Kuball ◽  
Marion Merklein ◽  
Gerson Meschut
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Joint Strength ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Nitrogen Steel ◽  
High Nitrogen ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Local Strength ◽  
Nitrogen Steel

The use of high-strength steel and aluminium is rising due to the intensified efforts being made in lightweight design, and self-piercing riveting is becoming increasingly important. Conventional rivets for self-piercing riveting differ in their geometry, the material used, the condition of the material and the coating. To shorten the manufacturing process, the use of stainless steel with high strain hardening as the rivet material represents a promising approach. This allows the coating of the rivets to be omitted due to the corrosion resistance of the material and, since the strength of the stainless steel is achieved by cold forming, heat treatment is no longer required. In addition, it is possible to adjust the local strength within the rivet. Because of that, the authors have elaborated a concept for using high nitrogen steel 1.3815 as the rivet material. The present investigation focusses on the joint strength in order to evaluate the capability of rivets in high nitrogen steel by comparison to conventional rivets made of treatable steel. Due to certain challenges in the forming process of the high nitrogen steel rivets, deviations result from the targeted rivet geometry. Mainly these deviations cause a lower joint strength with these rivets, which is, however, adequate. All in all, the capability of the new rivet is proven by the results of this investigation.

An Image-Based Method for Automatic Crack Detection for the Mechanical Test of Clinch Joints

2013 ◽  
Vol 457-458 ◽  
pp. 629-632
Author(s):  
Kai Zeng ◽  
Xiao Cong He ◽  
Cheng Jiang Deng ◽  
Hui Yan Yang ◽  
Sen Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crack Detection ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Sobel Operator ◽  
Multiple Scan ◽  
Design And Manufacture

Clinching is a cold forming process for hard-to-weld materials joining in the field of automobile lightweight design and manufacture. The automatic crack detection for clinch joints in the loading test is an important monitor process. In this paper, the method of automatic crack detection on clinch joints by using digital image analysis technology was presented, and an image acquisition and processing platform coupled with a single shear pulling test machine was introduced. In order to insure the real-time of the calculation, multiple scan lines perpendicular to the potential crack strip was set, and threshold segmentation and edge detection with Sobel operator was used in the analysis. Results showed that the analysis procedure proposed in this paper is available for automatic crack detection for the loading of clinch joints and can get high computer speed.

Grain Size Modification by Micro Rotary Swaging

2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 627-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Ishkina ◽  
Bernd Kuhfuss ◽  
Christian Schenck
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Longitudinal Section ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Boundary Area ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Flat Surfaces ◽  
Rotary Swaging ◽  
2D Simulation ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Formed Part

Rotary swaging is a well established cold forming process e.g. in the automotive industry. In order to modify the material properties by swaging systematically, a new process of swaging with asymmetrical strokes of the forming dies is investigated. The newly developed tools feature flat surfaces and do not represent the geometry of the formed part as in conventional swaging. Numerical simulation and physical tests are carried out with special regard to the resulting geometry, mechanical properties and the microstructure. During these tests copper wires with diameter d0=1 mm are formed. Regarding the microstructure in the longitudinal section of formed specimens, elongation of grains in the central part and grain size reduction in the boundary area are observed. Furthermore, this approach opens up new possibilities to configure the geometry of wires. 2D-simulation is applied and discussed in the paper to investigate change of the processed geometry (cross-section) and shear strain distribution during the rotary swaging process.

Numerical Study of the Flow Forming Process of AISI 630 Stainless Steel

2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi ◽  
Seyed Ali Asghar Akbari Mousavi ◽  
Mostafa Soltan Bayazidi ◽  
Mohammad Mastoori
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Rate ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Internal Diameter ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Flow Forming ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
External Variables ◽  
Experimental Process

Flow forming is one of the cold forming process which is used for hollow symmetrical shapes. In this paper, the forward flow forming process is simulated using the finite element method and its results are compared with the experimental process. The variation of thickness of the sample is examined by the ultrasonic tests for the five locations of the tubes. To simulate the process, the ABAQUS explicit is used. The effects of flow forming variables such as the angle of rollers and rate of feeding of rollers, on the external variables such as internal diameter, thickness of tube and roller forces are considered. The study showed that the roller force and surface defects were reduced with low feeding rate and low rollers attack angles. Moreover, the sample internal diameter increased at low feeding rate and low rollers attack angles. The optimum variables for flow forming process were also obtained.

Machine Learning Acoustic Emission Based Monitoring of Cold Forging for Smart Manufacturing: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cold Forging ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming ◽  
Effective Manner

Cold forging is a high-speed forming technique used to shape metals at near room temperature. and it allows high-rate production of high strength metal-based products in a consistent and cost-effective manner. However, cold forming processes are characterized by complex material deformation dynamics which makes product quality control difficult to achieve. There is no well defined mathematical model that governs the interactions between a cold forming process, material properties, and final product quality. The goal of this work is to provide a review for the state of research in the field of using acoustic emission (AE) technology in monitoring cold forging process. The integration of AE with machine learning (ML) algorithms to monitor the quality is also reviewed and discussed. It is realized that this promising technology didn’t receive the deserving attention for its implementation in cold forging and that more work is needed.

Research of Characteristic of Wrinkling in Cold Forming Process for Ship Frame Part Based on Numerical Simulation

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Yong Li ◽  
◽  
Jun-jie Song ◽  
Cheng-fang Wang ◽  
Yun-sheng Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Cold Forming

Robust Parameter Design of the Precision Injection Molding Process

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sornkrit Leartcheongchowasak ◽  
Merwan Mehta ◽  
Hamid Al-Kadi ◽  
Keith Sequeira ◽  
Brian Snow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Taguchi Methods ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Robust Parameter Design ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Product Lines ◽  
Molded Parts ◽  
Robust Parameter ◽  
Independent Process ◽  
The Right

Abstract The most important problem, causing defective parts, in the injection molding process, is nonuniform shrinkage of molded parts. This leads to an iterative trial-and-error cycles of modification of mold cavity and core to arrive at the right dimensional size required which can occasionally to complete retooling. For this process, there are many factors that can be thrown out of control. Using the traditional scientific approach, engineers have longed to understand the mechanics of the process to control it, with limited success. In this paper, a design of experiments setup, using the Taguchi Methods, was done to reduce the nonuniform shrinkage. The company where the experiment was carried out is a precision parts molder for their own product lines. By using the internal experts from the company, a list of independent process parameters with no interactions which were thought the most responsible for dimensional size were listed. As there were 13 such parameters, it was decided to use the L27 orthogonal array. The optimum value that the company experts thought would produce the right part were used as the settings for the initial experiment. The 27 experiments were then performed, allowing sufficient time to let the machine stabilized between the experiments. The S/N ratio calculation for 27 experiments was explained. Next the calculations for the percentage that each parameter contributes to the dimension was determined. Finally, a confirmation experiment was performed to verify the results.

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