Hydro Introduces New Alloys for Superplastic Forming of Complex Automotive Components

摘要

The automotive industry relies on the stamping process for rapid production of deep drawn sheet components for its mass-market vehicles. However, as automakers develop increasingly advanced components, aluminum sheet is challenged compared to steel due to its lower formability. The superplastic forming process is a potential solution as it provides the ability to produce deep drawn, thin-walled aluminum sheet components. Recently, Hydro launched three new aluminum alloys for the superplastic forming of aluminum sheet, mainly for the automotive market.