| Autor: |
Constantine, Bruce, Roth, Richard, Clark, Joel |
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JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS); Aug2001, Vol. 53 Issue 8, p33-38, 6p |
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This paper examines the economics of substituting tube-hydroformed parts for stamped assemblies. Tube hydroforming has been heralded for its ability to decrease weight and increase stiffness compared with stamped solutions. The economics of this substitution question is examined in three case studies where tube-hydroformed components have replaced stampings using technical cost modeling, a technique developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The cases illustrate different factors that influence the relative cost of tube hydroforming compared to stamping. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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