Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation

This study presents the development of a deep drawing process under an indirect hot stamping method for manufacturing an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan from ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets, specifically 22MnB5. The forming process involves two stages—cold stamping followed by...

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Main Authors: Yongyudth Thanaunyaporn, Phiraphong Larpprasoetkun, Aeksuwat Nakwattanaset, Thawin Hart-Rawung, Surasak Suranuntchai
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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description This study presents the development of a deep drawing process under an indirect hot stamping method for manufacturing an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan from ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets, specifically 22MnB5. The forming process involves two stages—cold stamping followed by hot stamping—and is finalized with rapid quenching to achieve a martensitic microstructure. Finite element simulation using AutoForm R8 was conducted to determine optimal forming conditions. The simulation results guided the design of the forming tools and were validated through experimental trials. The final oil pan component exhibited no cracks or wrinkles, with maximum thinning below 18%, a hardness of 550.63 HV, and a fully martensitic phase. This research demonstrates a novel and effective solution for producing deep-drawn, high-strength components using indirect hot stamping, contributing to the advancement of automotive forming processes in Thailand.
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spelling doaj-art-e5f7356c419f49df9b8346b6769042232025-08-20T02:21:07ZengMDPI AGJournal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing2504-44942025-06-019619910.3390/jmmp9060199Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental ValidationYongyudth Thanaunyaporn0Phiraphong Larpprasoetkun1Aeksuwat Nakwattanaset2Thawin Hart-Rawung3Surasak Suranuntchai4Department of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd., Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok 10140, ThailandDepartment of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd., Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok 10140, ThailandDepartment of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd., Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok 10140, ThailandSINTEF Manufacturing AS, P.O. Box 163, 2831 Raufoss, NorwayDepartment of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd., Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok 10140, ThailandThis study presents the development of a deep drawing process under an indirect hot stamping method for manufacturing an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan from ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets, specifically 22MnB5. The forming process involves two stages—cold stamping followed by hot stamping—and is finalized with rapid quenching to achieve a martensitic microstructure. Finite element simulation using AutoForm R8 was conducted to determine optimal forming conditions. The simulation results guided the design of the forming tools and were validated through experimental trials. The final oil pan component exhibited no cracks or wrinkles, with maximum thinning below 18%, a hardness of 550.63 HV, and a fully martensitic phase. This research demonstrates a novel and effective solution for producing deep-drawn, high-strength components using indirect hot stamping, contributing to the advancement of automotive forming processes in Thailand.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/9/6/199automotive internal combustion engine oil pandeep drawing processesexperimental validationfinite element simulationindirect hot stamping methodultra-high-strength steel sheets
spellingShingle Yongyudth Thanaunyaporn
Phiraphong Larpprasoetkun
Aeksuwat Nakwattanaset
Thawin Hart-Rawung
Surasak Suranuntchai
Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
automotive internal combustion engine oil pan
deep drawing processes
experimental validation
finite element simulation
indirect hot stamping method
ultra-high-strength steel sheets
title Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
title_full Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
title_fullStr Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
title_full_unstemmed Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
title_short Development of Deep Drawing Processes Under Indirect Hot Stamping Method for an Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Oil Pan Made from Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) Sheets Using Finite Element Simulation with Experimental Validation
title_sort development of deep drawing processes under indirect hot stamping method for an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan made from ultra high strength steel uhss sheets using finite element simulation with experimental validation
topic automotive internal combustion engine oil pan
deep drawing processes
experimental validation
finite element simulation
indirect hot stamping method
ultra-high-strength steel sheets
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/9/6/199
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