In most forming processes based on tailored blanks, the tool material remains the same as that of sheet metal blanks without tailored properties. A novel concept of lightweight construction for deep drawing tools is presented in this work to improve the forming behavior of tailored blanks. The investigations presented here deal with the forming of tailored blanks of dissimilar strengths using t...

Laser assisted machining is an alternative to conventional machining of hard and/or difficult-to-process materials which involves pre-heating of a focused area with a laser beam over the surface of the workpiece to cause localized thermal softening along the path of the cutting action. The main advantage that laser assisted machining has over conventional machining is the increased material rem...

Unternehmen setzen zunehmend mehrere Best-PracticeReferenzmodelle (BPRM) der IT-Governance ein. Ein unsystematischer Einsatz von mehreren BPRM kann erhebliche Ineffizienzen bergen, daher ist ein systematischer kombinierter Einsatz erstrebenswert. Um den kombinierten Einsatz mehrerer Modelle gezielt zu unterstützen, sind genaue Kenntnisse der Kombinationsmöglichkeiten von BPRM in einer Multi-Mod...

For efficient manufacture of moulds and dies and in order to meet the unstable market situation, a well organised reconfigurable manufacturing system is required. The geometric features of moulds and dies are not the same as discrete parts. They are contained elements on a block of steel and are usually in the form of contours, slots, corners, slope faces, curved surfaces and cavities. A lot of...

This study used finite element analysis software DEFORM-3D to analyze the preform formability and die stress in pre-forming process of forging automobile transmission components. The materials are AISI- 5120 alloy steel JIS-SKD61 mould steel, respectively. research investigated phenomenon folding defects at end final process. First, as shape under pre-formed channel was designed change, its clo...

Cold forging of automotive parts in high strength steel causes pressure on the die. The or heavy load reduces a die life and accuracy forged parts, so prediction more accurate helps us to design optimum dimensions process. In this report, precise frictional coefficient was measured by ring compression test predict cold upsetting steel. experimental results indicated μ about 0.19 within height r...

A large amount of packaging used mainly in the food industry is obtained by technologies that involve use machines such as those cut with flexible die. The durability die a very important aspect and this regard purpose research was to identify for its development. Thus, considered analysis knives made 50CrMo4 steel considering hard chrome-plating treatment, well laser hardening knives. For tool...

Activation of the p53 protein can lead to apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. In contrast, activation of the signalling pathway controlled by the Kit receptor tyrosine kinase prevents apoptosis and promotes cell division of a number of different cell types in vivo. We have investigated the consequences of activating the Kit signalling pathway by its ligand Steel factor on these opposing functions ...

Abrasive flow machining also known as abrasive flow deburring or extrude honing, is an interior surface finishing process characterized by flowing an abrasive-laden fluid through a work piece. This fluid is typically very viscous, having the consistency of putty, or dough. In this paper, the main purpose of the process is to investigate the surface finishing of die steel with the use of abrasiv...

PURPOSE In the authors' experience, the color of silicone elastomer following polymerization in molds made of gypsum products is slightly different from the color that was matched in the presence of the patient, before the silicone is packed. It is hypothesized that the investing materials and separating media have an effect on the color during the polymerization process of the silicone. MATE...