TRUMPF Laser Technology Center

LASERS IN POWERTRAIN APPLICATIONS Engine Expo 2014

Rick Davis, Automotive OEM & Powertrain Key Account Manager

Plymouth, Michigan

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LASERS IN POWERTRAIN APPLICATIONS About TRUMPF Typical laser applications in Powertrain Trends in Powertrain TRUMPF laser solutions in Powertrain - differential gears - drive shafts, drive flanches - dual clutch systems TRUMPF machine solution Integrator solutions Laser marking Cleaning processes prior to laser welding Structuring of tribological surfaces Research Topics: - Laser welding below atmospheric condition Conclusion LASERS IN POWERTRAIN APPLICATIONS, Rick Davis, Automotive OEM & Powertrain Key Account Manager

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TRUMPF IN POWERTRAIN

1. About TRUMPF 2. Typical Laser Applications in Powertrain 3. Trends in Powertrain

LASERS IN POWERTRAIN APPLICATIONS, Rick Davis, Automotive OEM & Powertrain Key Account Manager

TRUMPF - Our business divisions We are a high-tech company for laser and machine tool technology. With approximately 10.000 employees we are represented in all world markets, close to our customers with 58 subsidiaries. Machine tools

Machine tools for flexible sheet metal and tube processing

Laser technology

Lasers for production technology

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Electronics

Power supplies for high technology processes

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TRUMPF - Laser Technology Business Field

CO2-Lasers

3D Laser Processing

Solid-state Lasers

Marking Lasers

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TRUMPF – Typical Laserapplicationen in Powertrain

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Trends „Combustion Engine“

turbo charging and downsizing direct injection cylinder cutoff variable valve train variable motor compression alternative fuels oil cooled steel pistons

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Trends „Transmission“

Dual/Triple clutch systems 8/9/10 speed automatic transmissions automated conventional gear boxes clutch supported torque converters less friction in Powertrain reduced motor rpm monitored gear shift

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TRUMPF IN POWERTRAIN

4. Laser welding of Differential Gears with and without filler wire 5. Laser welding with Induction Pre Heating 6. Laser welding of Dual Clutches

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Laser welding of Differential Gear 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