Lightweight construction materials, in particular aluminum alloys, have recently become more important as construction materials due to their low weight with high strength and sufficient wear and corrosion properties. In ...

Due to the enormous potential of weight saving, and the consequential reduction of pollutant emissions, the use of hybrid components made of steel and aluminum alloys is increasing steadily, especially concerning automotive ...

Due to growing challenges regarding crash-performance, CO2 emission as well as increasing demand for lightweight construction, hot metal forming of car body parts has risen to one of the most important technologies for ...