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LIGHTWEIGHT TECHNOLOGIES FROM SCHULER Member of the ANDRITZ GROUP

THE FUTURE IS LIGHT. ECONOMIC AND RELIABLE PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-VOLUME MANUFACTURING. Hot Stamping in series production with PCH Technology.

Lightweight technologies from Schuler While it is technically feasible to build a light and safe car, manufacturing costs are often the deciding factor. In the past, there have been fairly light and low-consumption car models produced, but their costs were too expensive and did not attract enough buyers. As while there is a need for different concepts for fulfilling the requirements of individual vehicle platforms, there cannot be one basic approach to achieving greater efficiency. Cost and performance can be optimized by integrating various processes and materials. Each material has...

NEW PERSPECTIVES. Cold forming high-strength steels. When utilizing modern lightweight construction strategies, using high-strength steels improves the relationship between component weight and function. Servo presses in tie rod construction with destacker/coil line combination for manufacturing high-strength structural components. 4

Cold forming high-strength steels / Lightweight technologies from Schuler Leading technologies. The market launch of Schuler ServoDirect Technology is now opening entirely new perspectives for cold forming of high-strength steels. Whether on a press line, blanking or cut-to-length line, transfer or progdie press – many advantages are proven: maximum flexibility in production, economical production of complex part geometries and high productivity with optimum part quality. Efficient production of light parts. High strength steels are a key part of today’s innovative lightweight vehicle...

NEW TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS. hot stamping with PCH Technology. In the area of hot stamping, Schuler’s innovative PCH Technology stands for new custom solutions in press and automation technology. Developed by Schuler, the hot stamping process can be controlled even more reliably to consistently produce the required final high-strength material properties, ensuring the expected quality and performance of the final component. At the same time, it delivers an unparalleled production efficiency in terms of speed and parts output. Pressure Controlled Hardening (PCH) is a comprehensive system for...

hot stamping with PCH Technology / Lightweight technologies from Schuler Hot Stamping line PCH Hardline Multi. Optimizing the output by four-out parts production. Efficiency is an important argument in any process. The procedure is very economical and energy-saving in Here too, Schuler scores points with its PCH. The pro- manufacturing as well. The material used is less expensive cess makes it possible to achieve faster production of a than high-strength steel and can be processed with larger number of parts. Shorter cooling times, high-speed lower press forces. This type of production...

MANY POSSIBILITIES. Full SPECTRUM HYDROFORMING. Tubular hydroforming offers a wide variety of opportunities for innovative lightweight designs. Schuler is setting new standards in high volume production of vehicle components with its advanced global hydroforming approach. For a wide range of parts. While used predominantly in exhaust and engine cradle applications in the past, hydroforming is quickly gaining acceptance for high performance and weight reduction in structural chassis components as well. Safe and reliable. Tubular hydrofoming is used to form exhaust, chassis and structural...

Tubular hydroforming / Lightweight technologies from Schuler B-pillar component, material DP1000. Hydroforming press for high strength and ultra high-strength materials. Hydroforming offers a wide variety of design opportuni- Team spirit. Schuler works with customers at the initial ties for the components. The demand for low weight is met design concept to ensure the design is optimized for both by the components because of the reduced material input. desired performance and cost efficient production. This Furthermore, additional functions can be integrated and can save a lot of money in...

BEST QUALITY AND PRODUCTION RELIABILITY. Plastic forming. The metal and plastic forming industries are on the lookout for economic and flexible systems to manufacture parts for lightweight automotive designs. The best quality and highest production reliability need to be guaranteed throughout. High volume production of carbon fiber roofs automated by robots. Hydraulic composite molding presses for high volume production. Up to 50 percent lighter. Fiber-reinforced plastics offer Nowadays, about 15 percent of a new car is comprised of design freedom and high functionality combined with...

Plastic forming / Lightweight technologies from Schuler Hydraulic composite molding presses for high volume production. Hydraulic short stroke press for producing fiber-reinforced plastics. Our hydraulic press systems are suitable for series produc- Schuler is your reliable partner when it comes to stand- tion of SMC (sheet moulding compound) components, GMT ardized modular solutions for rapid start-up and mainte- (glass mat thermoplastics) components, and RMT (resin nance, for standardized and user-friendly machine transfer moulding) components. visualization systems as well as sequence...

EFFICIENT WEIGHT REDUCTION. Aluminum forming. Aluminum has now become a standard material in the area of hang-on parts in many vehicle types. The material can significantly reduce the weight of a body-in-white, even if it is only part of the total solution. Hydraulic press lines with robot automation for manufacturing aluminum components. 12

Aluminum forming / Lightweight technologies from Schuler Nowadays, about 40 percent of the overall weight of a car is accounted for by the body. Aluminum is being used to an increasing extent in automobile production, a key component to the trend for an larger variety of materials. From the skin through to the front wing/fender and ­ bonnet /hood – aluminum is being used more and more frequently in modern, reduced-weight vehicle designs. These applications are selected as a means of replacing heavier mate-rials with lighter weight aluminum. Thanks to its unique energy absorption ability, it...