Self-piercing riveting (SPR) is a cold forming technique used to fasten together two or more
sheets of materials with a rivet without the need to predrill a hole. The application of SPR in …

Clinching is often used to join sheet-like parts, which can be made of different materials, to
produce complex lightweight structures. The holistic prediction of the joinability, the …

Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive,
aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their …

Aluminium alloys of the 7xxx series are attracting the attention of automakers due to their
high specific strength. However, widespread use of 7xxx series alloys for the production of …

The application of steel/die-casting aluminum alloy is an inevitable trend in the development
of automotive lightweight technology. The joining process of self-piercing riveting (SPR) is …

Modeling forms the basis for optimal control of complex technical processes in the context of
industry 4.0 development and, hence, for high product quality as well as efficient production …

AlSi casting alloys combine excellent castability with high strength. Hence, this group of
alloys is often used in the automotive sector. The challenge for this application is the brittle …

Aluminum alloys offer high specific strength than advanced high strength steels, making
them preferred candidates for automotive light weighting. Among them, AA7075 aluminum …

The mechanical properties after age hardening heat treatment and the kinetics of related
phase transformations of high strength AlZnMgCu alloy AA 7068 were investigated. The …

The emerging trend towards lightweight, high performance and emissions reduction is
leading to the increasing use of multi-material hybrid structures in electric vehicles …