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. We delve into a comprehensive analysis of the key factors and variables that influence the initiation of galling in aluminium hot forming, providing valuable insights into strategies for enhancing process reliability and product quality in high-temperature metal forming operations.

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Advances in FEM Simulation of HFQ® AA6082 tailor welded blanks for automotive applications​

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.

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®).

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.

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.