Abstract
The hydroforming technology for axle housing of heavy-duty trucks was developed as well as the process parameters and controlling relationship between axle feeding with internal pressure and sealing were obtained. Based on the uneven distribution of axle housing material, the heavy-duty truck axle housing hydroforming was simulated by finite element analysis. The major failure mode during hydroforming such as cracking and wrinkling has been resolved. At last, 1:1 axle housing of heavy-duty trucks processing under high pressure source has been finished.
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This paper is achievement of our project team nearly 10 years’ work, reflecting the collective wisdom and selflessness of the entire project team. Here, I will express my heartfelt thanks to all the people that participated, helped and concerned the project.
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Zhu, W. et al. (2013). Research on Heavy-Duty Truck Axle Housing Hydroforming. In: Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 199. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-33747-5_13
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