Forming of Magnesium Alloys. Neue Entwicklungen im Bereich der Blech- und Massivumformung von Magnesiumwerkstoffen

When it comes to bodywork construction in the automotive industry the constant striving to reduce weight continues to occupy a front-line position. Over the last few years the use of thin steel sheets has become further established, in particular as a consequence of the consistent development of new qualities of steel, Trends in lightweight construction, such as, for example, the use of tailored blanks, play a central role. Thin aluminium sheets are increasingly being used as lightweight metal for bodywork fabrication, both in the structure as a whole or in combination with steel. On multi-material design bodywork of this nature, the preferred manufacturing material for the moving add-on parts (doors, engine cowls, rear doors) is aluminium to enable easier handling of the moving parts when the vehicle is in use as well as in the interests of achieving a reduction in weight.