Abstract:
The invention concerns a method for assembling sheets (1, 2) made from different materials, which comprises at least a step of stacking the sheets (1, 2) and a welding step, in which one of the sheets (1, 2) has at least one port (12) through which the other sheet (1, 2) can be accessed, the welding step being implemented using a filling metal at said port (12).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is method of manufacturing an automobile part having different local strengths, more particularly, a method of manufacturing an automobile part using a steel sheet subjected to heat-treatment hardening and having different local thicknesses. The method includes preparing blank sheets using steel sheets subjected to heat-treatment hardening and having different thicknesses or different material properties according to desired strength; forming a blank assembly by joining the blank sheets to each other via laser welding; cold-pressing the blank assembly; and heating the cold-pressed part to a temperature of AC 3 or more, followed by quenching the cold-formed part received within dies to remove residual stress while increasing strength of the automobile part.
Abstract:
A material for welding 5 having a region 11 in which welding such as laser welding or are welding is performed, the region including indentations 5a-1 which are produced by carrying out a first working step comprising embossing, V-bending, U-bending, L-bending, drawing, stepped drawing, or a combination of these to form a curved portion 5a in the material being worked, and a second working step which is press working which crushes the curved portion 5a which is formed by the first working step. The indentations 5a-1 have a protruded portion 11a which projects from a flat surface which forms the surface of the material being worked 5, and a recessed portion 11b which is formed on the inside of the protruded portion 11. Indentations 5a-1 are provided in the form of at least two separated dots so as to be generally parallel to the predicted welding position and are arranged on the expected welding position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a structural component of a vehicle, starting from a HSS or UHSS steel plate with a protective coating. The method comprises the operation of subjecting the plate to a prior hot stamping formation, followed by a subsequent operation of subjecting at least one localized and previously selected zone (Z) of the hot stamped plate to a subsequent heat treatment, irradiating it with a diode laser beam of a power comprised between 500 W - 6 kW until reaching a temperature between 400-900 °C, then leaving it to cool at room temperature or at a controlled cooling rate equal to or less than 10 °C/s to change its microstructure, providing said localized zone with an intentionally lower martensite content and a lower yield strength and greater elongation in comparison with those of its adjacent zones not subjected to said heat treatment.
Abstract:
Provided is a damper housing structure body with which, while avoiding increased mass and increased man-hours, it is possible to ensure bonding strength of a damper housing and a damper base. In a damper housing structure body (1), an upper edge of a damper housing (2) and a damper base (3) are bonded by spot welding. The damper housing (2) presents a U-shape having an aperture on a vehicle external side in plan view, and comprises a flat part (24) in a gap between a front-side partition (22) and an interior-side partition (21). The flat part (24) further comprises a plurality of weld points (51, 52) which are aligned in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. Adjacent weld points (51, 52) have mutually overlapping welds.
Abstract:
A substrate (20) having one or more shaped effusion cooling holes formed therein is disclosed. Each shaped cooling hole has a bore (53) angled relative to an exit surface (37) of the combustor liner. One end of the bore is an inlet (13) formed in an inlet surface (36) of the combustor liner. The other end of the bore is an outlet (11) formed in the exit surface (37) of the combustor liner. The outlet has a shaped portion that expands in only one dimension. Also disclosed are methods for making the shaped cooling holes.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an aluminium alloy comprising the follwing composition: Si 0.25 - 1.5 Cu 0.3 - 1.5 Fe up to 0.5 Mg Mn up to 0.2 all other elements less than or equal to 0.05 each or less than or equal to 0.15 in total balance aluminium. The alloy may be used as automotive sheet or as a clad layer in a composite sheet, also intended for use in automotive structures. The invention also relates to joined structures where the alloy is joined to steel components and to methods of making joined structures.
Abstract:
In one aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus for manipulating a plurality of curved sheets is provided. Each of the plurality of curved sheets includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The apparatus includes tooling to be coupled to the upper surface of each of the plurality of curved sheets. The tooling is capable of moving the plurality of curved sheets relative to each other and abutting the plurality of curved sheets so that the upper surface of each of the plurality of curved sheets is coextensive with a virtual arcuate surface. The apparatus also includes a welding apparatus capable of welding the plurality of curved sheets together after abutting the plurality of curved sheets.