Objective In the design of automotive bodies there are many box section sub-assemblies built up from multiple stampings. By replacing stamping assemblies with hydroformed parts made from tubes, and thus eliminating the requirement for weld flanges, considerable reductions in mass can be achieved with improved structural rigidity. The focus of this research project will be on the performance of hydroformed components by developing an understanding of the technical attributes of hydroformed tubes, including weight saving potential and suitable application areas. The results from these studies will enable guidelines to be developed for autobody structural design incorporating hydroformed tubes. Programme(s) ECSC-STEEL C - Medium-term guidelines for the ECSC steel RTD programme of research and pilot/demonstration projects, 1996-2002 Topic(s) F4 - Thin sheets Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator BRITISH STEEL STRIP PRODUCTS - WELSH TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EU contribution No data Address 15 Marylebone Rd PORT TALBOT SA13 2NG WEST GLAMORGAN United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Italy EU contribution No data Address Via di Castel Romano 100/102 00128 ROMA EUR See on map Total cost No data LABEIN Spain EU contribution No data Address Cuesta de Olabeaga 16 48013 BILBAO See on map Total cost No data TNO METAALINSTITUUT Netherlands EU contribution No data Address 7300 AM APELDOORN See on map Total cost No data
