Limited energy resources plus the objective to reduce CO2 emissions mean, that car manufacturers are compelled to develop a light weight car, which is economical, safe, and competitive on the market. In this context, the sheet metal working industry has to make a substantial contribution to the necessary weight reduction. A major source of potential weight saving lies in light-weight car body design utilising high strength steel, aluminium and magnesium alloys and tailored blanks. To realise a wide acceptance of light-weight cars on the market, these vehicles have to be reasonably priced. A reduction of costs can be realised by the reduction of process stages, a powerful simulation, new tooling and innovative press concepts.


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    Title :

    Light-weight vehicles - challenge for sheet metal forming


    Additional title:

    Leichtgewichtautos - Eine Herausforderung für die Blechbearbeitung


    Contributors:
    Doege, E. (author) / Frank, C. (author) / Schulz-Marner, H. (author) / Kösters, R. (author) / Dohrmann, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    12 Seiten, 14 Bilder, 19 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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