The substitution of traditional materials with lightweight materials in vehicle structures
requires the development of new joining techniques which are capable of joining un …

In this work, the failure behavior of dieless clinching joints for AA5052-H32 aluminum alloy
under cross tension and tensile shear loading conditions was investigated by experimental …

This research work presents the development of a flexible tool for performing the new joining
process, called hole hemming, between dissimilar materials with very different mechanical …

Clinching is a technique for joining metal sheets without the use of welds or screws. This
method of joining uses only the energy of the joining process and no consumables to …

The extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites and aluminum alloys represents
the highest level of automotive body-in-white lightweighting. The effective and secure joining …

Lightweight design by using low-density and load-adapted materials can reduce the weight
of vehicles and the emissions generated during operation. However, the usage of different …

AlSi casting alloys combine excellent castability with high strength. Hence, this group of
alloys is often used in the automotive sector. The challenge for this application is the brittle …

Similar to bulk metal forming, clinch joining is characterised by large plastic deformations
and a variety of different 3D stress states, including severe compression. However, inherent …

Mechanical clinching is used to create lightweight hybrid structures. In order to estimate the
service life of clinched components, its fatigue properties need to be known under different …

This paper presents the results of research on the impact of the use of different tools and the
shape of the additional rivet, on the geometric quality of the joint, the energy consumption of …