Railway vehicles offer high carrying capacity and operational efficiency, making them one of the major modes of transportation. Because the structural components of railway vehicle bodies are large in size and require high dimensional precision, they are generally manufactured using… Read More »Stretch Forming Aluminum Extrusions: Improving Accuracy and Reducing Section Distortion
Ever wondered what secret math powers allow flat metal sheets to magically transform into sleek curved surfaces — without wrinkles, cracks or drama? 🚀 Dive into our quick-and-dirty guide to stretch forming: we break down the core formulas (stretch ratio,… Read More »Calculating Stretch Forming: Techniques and Formulas
In this article, we will explore the formability of aluminium and its ability to be stretched and formed into various shapes.
Stretch forming is the basic bending forming method for aluminum profiles commonly used in the metal components of automotive roof racks or roof rails. To address issues such as wrinkling on the inner side, surface depressions, and springback during the… Read More »Stretch Forming Process of Automotive Roof Rails and Racks
Lightweight and high-strength profiles are becoming the stars of automotive and aerospace design. From sunroof guide rails to roof racks and roof rails, these parts need precise shaping to meet both functional and aesthetic demands. Traditional two-dimensional bending just doesn’t… Read More »Exploring Profile Stretch Bending Processes for Automotive Sunroof Guide Rails, and Roof Racks & Rails