Authors: M F Adnan A B Abdullah Z Samad
Publish Date: 2016/08/06
Volume: 89, Issue: 5-8, Pages: 2041-2052
Abstract
Establishing a nonuniform thickness section is considered one of the most effective approaches to reduce automotive part weight Low weight results in low fuel consumption which is good for the environment Thickness is the most significant parameter to formability therefore forming a section with nonuniform thickness becomes a great challenge An incorrect decision may result in a severe defect and one of the main concerns is springback This study focuses on the springback behavior of AA6061 strip with nonuniform thickness using the Taguchi method Three parameters ie thickness ratio bend angle and alignment are studied and results determine that the most significant parameter is bend angle followed by thickness ratio and then by the alignment of the specimen during the bending process
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