Electromagnetic forming of tube and sheet metal for automotive parts (EMF)

Objective

This project intends to develop electromagnetic forming (EMF) for full-scale industrial application both from tube and sheet material. The overall aim is to reduce the weight of the vehicles to support the reduction CO2 emissions. As EMF is most suitable for aluminium this will be the focus in the project. The project will start from the investigation and optimisation of process parameters and the determination of material behaviour during EMF. Through the utilisation of laboratory tools representing specific features of parts input will be provided for the realisation of two industrial demonstrators displaying the advantages of EMF.
Experimental and virtual procedures are considered as well as process parameters and EMF equipment. The link between experimental work and simulation is important for the project in order to develop EMF towards an industrial application, fitting modern production strategies.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › post-transition metals

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

VOLVO CARS BODY COMPONENTS AB

Address

29380 Olofstroem
Sweden

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Participants (9)

ALCAN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT AG

Switzerland

Address

Badische Bahnhofstrasse 16
8212 Neuhausen Am Rheinfall

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BEIJING RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES

China

Address

Xueqing Road N° 18
100083 Beijing

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CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

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DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG

Germany

Address

Pwt/veo Hpc B512
71059 Sindelfingen

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ENGINEERING SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL SA

France

Address

Rue Saarinen 20, Silic 270
94578 Rungis

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MORITZ BEERWALD UND ARTHUR HENSELEK GBR

Germany

Address

Stuttgartstr. 15-17
44143 Dortmund

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PEUGEOT CITROËN AUTOMOBILES S.A.

France

Address

Etablissement De Belchamp
25420 Voujeaucourt

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UNIVERSIT DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO

Italy

Address

Via Mesiano 77
38050 Bieno

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UNIVERSITAET DORTMUND

Germany

Address

August Schmidt Strasse 4
Dortmund

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