This paper delves into advances in FEM simulations specific to HFQ® AA6082 tailor welded blanks (TWBs) for automotive applications, shedding light on their growing importance in the pursuit of more efficient and sustainable vehicles. It also covers using HFQ® Technology when forming AA6082 TWBs, presenting the use of Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM) to accurately predict the forming of an automotive tailor welded cross member panel.

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Process optimisation and robustness analysis for HFQ® process

In this paper, the process parameters of the HFQ® process are closely analysed using AutoForm-Sigma solver.

Hot Form Quench Enables Complex, Lightweight Structures in High Strength Aluminium

This paper explores the unparalleled capabilities of the HFQ® process in unlocking the full potential of high-strength aluminium, thereby ushering in a new era of advanced engineering, innovative design, and sustainable manufacturing.

Influencing parameters on the onset of galling during hot forming of aluminium

With HFQ® Technology paving the way for the lightweighting of aluminium, this paper explores what happens regarding influencing the parameters of galling during the HFQ® process.

Microstructure and properties of aluminium alloy 6082 formed by the Hot Form Quench process

During a process development trial, two identical structural automotive parts were formed from a rolled sheet of commercial 6082 Al alloy by Hot Form Quench (HFQ®).