Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an installation for producing a component from sheet magnesium, comprising a forming tool, which comprises a punch and a die, for forming a semi-finished product made of sheet magnesium, in particular a semi-finished product in the form of a sheet magnesium blank, and a device for heating the semi-finished product to an elevated temperature, preferably to a temperature of at least 200° C., prior to the forming. In order to reduce the component costs, the invention proposes that the forming tool is designed without an internal heat source, is provided with a semi-finished product holder on which the heated semi-finished product can be placed in the forming tool without direct contact with the punch and the die, and comprises a drive which brings about a closing speed of the punch and the die in the range of 15 mm/s to 500 mm/s.
Abstract:
A motor vehicle sheet metal molding of the invention is produced by hot forming from a metal sheet composed of an aluminum alloy which cannot be precipitation hardened, which sheet is in the material state H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36 or H38 in accordance with the European standard EN515:1993 and contains at least magnesium and optionally manganese in addition to aluminum as alloy component. The motor vehicle sheet metal molding after forming has, at least locally, degrees of deformation which are above the forming limit curve of the aluminum alloy at room temperature. To produce the motor vehicle sheet metal molding, the metal sheet is heated at least locally to a temperature in the range from 200° C. to 400° C. over a period of from 1 to 60 seconds. The heated metal sheet is subsequently placed in a forming tool of a forming press and formed to produce the motor vehicle sheet metal molding.
Abstract:
The present invention is of zinc or zinc alloy coated steel for hot forming having an inorganic overlay covering the zinc or zinc alloy coating to prevent loss of zinc during heating and hot forming. In one embodiment, the inorganic overlay has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of zinc oxide. In another embodiment, the inorganic overlay has a compositional gradient interface with the zinc or zinc alloy coating. Preferably the inorganic overlay may be comprised of material selected from phosphates, oxides, nitrates, carbonates, silicate, chromate, molybdate, tungstate, vanadate, titanate, borate, fluoride and mixtures thereof. A method of preparing the steel for hot forming and a method for hot forming the steel are provided.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for making a reinforced curved metallic structure, made from a heavy-gauge or plate-gauge sheet of an aluminium alloy containing scandium.The process consists in combining forming (200) and machining (300) steps, the forming step (200) giving the structure curvature(s) and the machining step (300) producing a network of ribs for reinforcing the structure. A finishing step (400) can complete the preceding steps.Such a process makes it possible to obtain a monobloc metallic structure with good mechanical properties simply and quickly. Application to the manufacture of a reinforced curved metallic structure of an aircraft subassembly.
Abstract:
To provide a manufacturing method of a superconducting radio-frequency acceleration cavity used in a charged particle accelerator enabling the manufacturing with few waste amounts of the niobium material at low cost in a short time, the manufacturing method has each of the steps of (a) obtaining an ingot made from a disk-shaped niobium material, (b) slicing and cutting the niobium ingot into a plurality of niobium plates each with a predetermined thickness, by vibrating multiple wires back and forth while spraying fine floating abrasive grains with the niobium ingot supported, (c) removing the floating abrasive grains adhered to the sliced niobium plates, and (d) performing deep draw forming on the niobium plates and thereby obtaining a niobium cell of a desired shape.
Abstract:
A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.
Abstract:
An apparatus for superplastric forming of metallic workpieces and, more particularly, aluminum workpieces is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mechanism for ejecting the workpiece from the die upon completion of the superplastic forming process. A steel liner covers the surface of the die cavity, and the workpiece is formed against the liner (which acts as a die surface). The steel liner has high temperature resistance at superplastic forming temperatures providing it with sufficient rigidity to enable it to be removed from the cavity at or near superplastic forming temperatures while still retaining its shape and that of the formed worpiece which it supports. In one embodiment, a cam operated ejection mechanism pushes the liner from the die cavity surface as desired at the end of the superplastic forming process. In another embodiment, the die is provided with apertures through which pressurized gas is directed toward the liner pushing the liner away from the die cavity surface.
Abstract:
Method for manufacturing a capsule made of aluminum for small tubes with seal, suited to perforate a security seal made of aluminum, present on the hole of the small tube, the method including: studying the physical properties of treated aluminum; analyzing the treated material; extending/stretching an aluminum sheet, engaging it within a die adapted to maintain it in position during the molding steps; molding the capsule equipped with breakage pyramid, using a progression mold which, through passages, is adapted to sculpt and model the aluminum sheet up to reaching the desired shape; removal of the modeled capsules, from the remains of the aluminum sheet that was left intact during the progression molding; quality control, carried out randomly; cleaning of the molded capsules by air jet; painting of the capsules; drying of the capsules; and storage of the capsules.
Abstract:
Provided is a steel sheet for a hot press formed member having excellent resistance to hydrogen delayed fracture, and a method for manufacturing the same. A steel sheet for a hot press formed member comprises: a base steel sheet; an aluminum alloy plating layer on a surface of the base steel sheet; and an oxide layer which is formed on a surface of the plating layer and has a thickness of 0.05 μm or more.