HFQ Aston Martin DB11 A Pillar
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HFQ Aston Martin DB11 A Pillar
Read MoreHFQ® Aston Martin DB11 A Pillar
Objectives
- The first production car to adopt HFQ® Technology for high strength A Pillar pressings.
Features & Benefits
- A deep drawn part formed in a single HFQ draw operation
- Low investment
- Tight radii minimise the width of the A Pillar to maximise occupant vision
- Produced from high strength 6XXX aluminium for roof crush performance
- No springback compensation for either the part or tool, for improved dimensional control
- Includes integration of the Front Header connection, which is often a separate pressing
Application
HFQ High Strength Door Inner
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HFQ High Strength Door Inner
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Objectives
- Developed as part of the EU funded LoCoLite project
- Selected to evaluate the high level of formability and strength enabled by HFQ technology
- Selected to manufacture lightweight low-cost pressings
Features & Benefits
- Produced in a single HFQ draw operation to a depth of 200mm
- High strength 6XXX material (yield strength 300 MPa)
- Formed as a single piece component
Application
HFQ Friction Stir Welded (FSW) Cross Member
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HFQ Friction Stir Welded (FSW) Cross Member
Read MoreHFQ® Friction Stir Welded (FSW) Cross Member
Objectives
- Developed as part of an Innovate UK funded project
- Complex Friction Stir Welded (FSW) part formed using HFQ Technology enables cost effective weight reduction
Features & Benefits
- Complex panel with variable tailored thickness of 3-2-3mm
- Thickness variance enabled by friction stir welding and formed using HFQ® technology
- 5 parts formed in a single tool and press operation (including the FSW tailor welded pressing)
- Assembly part count reduction from 11 (baseline) to 8 parts with HFQ FSW technology
- Mass reduction of 32% or 2.36 Kg for the HFQ FSW Cross Member Assembly
Application
HFQ Aircraft Seat Armrest
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HFQ Aircraft Seat Armrest
Read MoreHFQ® Aircraft Seat Armrest
Objectives
- Developed as part of the EU funded LoCoLite project
- Selected to evaluate the high level of formability and strength enabled by HFQ technology
- Selected to manufacture lightweight low-cost pressings
Features & Benefits
- Complex deep draw design, formed in a single HFQ draw operation
- Produced from ultra-high strength 7XXX aluminium
- Significant weight reduction at 1.2mm gauge, whilst achieving performance targets
- Manufacturing cost significantly reduced by elimination of process steps
Application