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Application of Hydroforming Process in Sheet Metal Formation

Branko GRIZELJ ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek,Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Josip CUMIN ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek,Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Todor ERGIĆ ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek,Slavonski Brod, Croatia

Abstract

This article deals with the theory and application of a hydroforming
process. Nowadays automobile manufacturers use high strength sheet
metal plates. This high strength steel sheet metal plates are strain hardened
in the process of metal forming. With the use of high strength steel, cars
are made lightweight, which is intended for low fuel consumption because
of high energy prices. Some examples of application of a hydroforming
process are simulated with FEM.

Keywords

Hydroforming; Fluid pressure; Metalforming; Strain-hardening

Hrčak ID:

48304

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/48304

Publication date:

31.8.2009.

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