Application of Cold Stamping Process with 1500 MPa Ultra-High-Strength Steel for Aftermarket Bumper

With the advancement of lightweight vehicle structure design, the demand for hot-stamped steel in the aftermarket (AM) sector has steadily increased. However, Taiwan's production capacity has been limited to two hot stamping lines, insufficient to meet the growing demand for hot-stamped AM body...

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Main Authors: Chen Yi-Chun, Chen Wan-Ling, Lin Chun-Kai, Lin Yi-Kai, Li Yu-Lien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
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Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2025/02/matecconf_iddrg2025_02033.pdf
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Summary:With the advancement of lightweight vehicle structure design, the demand for hot-stamped steel in the aftermarket (AM) sector has steadily increased. However, Taiwan's production capacity has been limited to two hot stamping lines, insufficient to meet the growing demand for hot-stamped AM body panels. To address this issue, cold stamping processes using 1500 MPa ultra-high-strength steel have been investigated as an alternative to enhance production capacity. In this study, the Yoshida-Uemori (Y-U) model was developed for 1500 MPa steel through tensile-compression tests to characterize its Bauschinger effect and work hardening behaviour. The model's accuracy in predicting springback was validated via U-shaped panel stamping tests. The feasibility of converting a hot-stamped AM bumper to one manufactured with 1500 MPa steel was evaluated through numerical simulations incorporating the validated Y-U model, followed by experimental trials. The results demonstrated that the cold-stamped bumper met dimensional accuracy and performance standards, as verified through CAPA certification, confirming the potential of cold stamping as a viable alternative to traditional hot stamping for AM bumper production.
ISSN:2261-236X