HFQ® saves weight. Compared with the equivalent boron steel part there is a 20%-30% weight reduction. It is also cost effective as we can produce the part in a single operation, plus it meets all the performance requirements and is dimensionally stable.
HFQ® saves weight. Compared with the equivalent boron steel part there is a 20%-30% weight reduction. It is also cost effective as we can produce the part in a single operation, plus it meets all the performance requirements and is dimensionally stable.
BIW Pressings & Enclosures
HFQ process is ideal for the production of complex, deep drawn, high strength aluminium structures for body-in-white and chassis applications. This new technology is perfect as a design solution for niche vehicle manufacture, but it is also destined to become the global standard for aluminium lightweighting worldwide. It allows:
Deep drawn parts to be formed in a single HFQ draw operation
Reduced investment costs
Reduced complex assemblies
HFQ® Lightweighting Case Studies
SDE Technology has a well-established reputation as the manufacturer of quality pressing products and components for a wide range of industries.The multiple benefits enabled by HFQ® Technology means that the process is being adopted across a vast range of applications and markets from automotive pressings to architectural panelling. Hot Form Quench is also ideal for aerospace lightweighting providing super-strength lightweight aluminium and flexibility of use. An ideal lightweighting solution for aircraft and the aerospace industry.
SDE Technology has a well-established reputation as the manufacturer of quality pressing products and components for a wide range of industries.The multiple benefits enabled by HFQ® Technology means that the process is being adopted across a vast range of applications and markets from automotive pressings to architectural panelling. Hot Form Quench is also ideal for aerospace lightweighting providing super-strength lightweight aluminium and flexibility of use. An ideal lightweighting solution for aircraft and the aerospace industry.
HFQ® A Pillar Pressing
Objectives
The first production car to adopt HFQ®Technology for high strength A Pillar pressings.
Features & Benefits
A deep drawn part formed in a single HFQ draw operation
Low investment
Tight radii minimise the width of the A Pillar to maximise occupant vision
Produced from high strength 6XXX aluminium for roof crush performance
No springback compensation for either the part or tool, for improved dimensional control
Includes integration of the Front Header connection, which is often a separate pressing
HFQ® High Strength Door Inner
Objectives
Developed as part of the EU funded LoCoLite project
Selected to evaluate the high level of formability and strength enabled by HFQ technology
Selected to manufacture lightweight low-cost pressings
Features & Benefits
Produced in a single HFQ draw operation to a depth of 200mm
High strength 6XXX material (yield strength 300 MPa)
Formed as a single piece component
HFQ® Friction Stir Welded (FSW) Cross Member
Objectives
Developed as part of an Innovate UK funded project
Complex Friction Stir Welded (FSW) part formed using HFQ Technology enables cost effective weight reduction
Features & Benefits
Complex panel with variable tailored thickness of 3-2-3mm
Thickness variance enabled by friction stir welding and formed using HFQ®technology
5 parts formed in a single tool and press operation (including the FSW tailor welded pressing)
Assembly part count reduction from 11 (baseline) to 8 parts with HFQ FSW technology
Mass reduction of 32% or 2.36 Kg for the HFQ FSW Cross Member Assembly
HFQ® Aircraft Seat Armrest
Objectives
Developed as part of the EU funded LoCoLite project
Selected to evaluate the high level of formability and strength enabled by HFQ technology
Selected to manufacture lightweight low-cost pressings
Features & Benefits
Complex deep draw design, formed in a single HFQ draw operation
Produced from ultra-high strength 7XXX aluminium
Significant weight reduction at 1.2mm gauge, whilst achieving performance targets
Manufacturing cost significantly reduced by elimination of process steps