Hardness Prediction in Hot Stamping Process by Local Blank Heating Based on Quench Factor Analysis

Recently, the hot stamping process using local blank heating has been widely used to manufacture lightweight and crashworthy automotive parts. However, the hardness prediction of hot stamped parts produced using local blank heating is difficult because it involves many process variables, such as the...

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Main Authors: Jae-Hong Kim, Dae-Cheol Ko, Seon-Bong Lee, Byung-Min Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/9/1/29