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AUTOMOTIVE LASER APPLICATIONS
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Dr. Andrey Andreev, Industry Management Automotive- Remote Applications Ditzingen, 11.12.2013
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AGENDA
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TRUMPF Introduction
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Automotive Laser Applications Powertrain Light weight and e-mobility Body in white incl. remote Hotforming
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Conclusion
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TRUMPF Introduction
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Worldwide Support Our Sales-, Application and Production Locations LT Production Location Application Center Sales- and Service location Distribution Partner
51 Worldwide Locations Germany
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Europa (w/o G)
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America Asia/Pacific/Other
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Automotive Laser Applications Powertrain Light weight and e-mobility Body in white incl. remote Hotforming
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TRUMPF Laser Applications in Automotive Industry
B-Pillar
Roof
Tunnel
Roof rail
Trunk lid Rear Center Component
HV Battery A-Pillar IP Beam Battery
Side Panel
E-Motor
Doors
Motor Gearbox
Seat Rests, Tracks, Recliners
Torque Converters Clutches
Differentials Fuel Cell
Bumper Remote
Bumper
Hotforming
Brazing
Driveshafts Powertrain
Cross member
Door enforcements
Side member
Side member
E-Mobility source: Uni Siegen
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TRUMPF – Typical Laserapplicationen in Powertrain
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Laser welding of Differential Gears with additional material „filler wire“
Housing: GJS600 cast material Ring gear: case hardened steel e.g.16MnCrS5 Filler wire (e.g. CrNi 19-9) Typical laser power: approx. 4-5kW
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Successful Laser Application: Weight savings, reduced production cost
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Advantages of laser welding Cost reduction as screw fasteners are eliminated Material savings the diameter and thickness of the housing flange is reduced (t 90% 30% less floor space than predecessor
Sources: Euro Car Body 2007, Mercedes Benz, The new C-Class Data: Laserstammtisch, Bremen, Feb. 2008 AUTOMOTIVE LASER APPLICATIONS , Dr. Andrey Andreev
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Brazing process
no sealing needed + „class-a“ surface + waterproof Quelle: FORD EALA 2008 AUTOMOTIVE LASER APPLICATIONS , Dr. Andrey Andreev
Brazing history
class-a surface high process speed 1998
waterproof
no sealing needed
Quelle: Erlas AUTOMOTIVE LASER APPLICATIONS , Dr. Andrey Andreev
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Process chain hotforming
Blanking
Edge ablation
Cutting blanks with laser
TWB & Patchwork
Ablation with TWB with TruMicro TruDisk
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Tool properties
Laser cutting
Laser Metal deposition / LMD
Partial Softening
3-D Cutting TruLaser Cell
Flange softening Laser marking with induction or and welding laser
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Process chain hotforming (video)
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AGENDA
Conclusion
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Conclusion
TRUMPF offers laser based solutions for high volume automotive production Laser technology makes joining of different materials and cutting of hotforming parts possible Laser technology is an enabler for light weight design and helps to reduce CO 2 emissions in production
Global support from TRUMPF worldwide
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TRUMPF Group
THANK YOU!
Dr. Andrey Andreev, Industry Management Automotive- Remote Applications Ditzingen, 11.12.2013
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