Extrusion System produces complex automotive parts.
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Metal Extrusion System consists of 2,000 ton stamping press equipped with computerized controls that adjust instantly to 100 different component designs. It combines stamping, deep drawing, and cold forming to produce fully integrated automotive components. Fasteners become part of single component, eliminating need for weld nuts, stamp-in nuts, and self-piercing nuts. Applications include suspension systems, drive trains, seat belt anchors, and transmission mounts.
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New Proprietary System Combines Stamping, Deep Drawing And Cold Forming To Produce Durable, Complex Parts
TROY, Mich., December 3, 2002 -- Textron Fastening Systems (SAE booth 2938; National Design Engineering Show booth 6357) is introducing a metal extrusion system to the North American market that combines stamping, deep drawing, and cold forming to produce complex, fully integrated and highly durable automotive components.
Using a proprietary extrusion technology developed for European automotive manufacturers, the system integrates all parts into one engineered system that increases joint strength and process efficiency. Fasteners become part of a single component, eliminating the need for weld nuts, stamp-in nuts, and self-piercing nuts.
The system more than doubles the thickness of base metal walls, allowing applications with high stress loads. These include suspension systems, drive trains, seat belt anchors, front and rear axle mounting retainers, trailing arm retainers, transmission mounts, door hinge nut plates, and towing hooks.
"The technology used in this extrusion metal forming system creates a new range of design possibilities without compromising component strength," said Scott Nelson, Textron Fastening Systems product management director for engineered products.
"Combining several parts into one engineered assembly enhances joint integrity, reduces part numbers, and cuts assembly times substantially," Nelson added. "Eliminating welding, tapping, heat treatments, and other processes will reduce potential corrosion points, thereby increasing component service life."
The Textron Fastening Systems metal extrusion system consists of a 2,000-ton stamping press equipped with computerized controls that adjust instantly to 100 different component designs.
"This provides the flexibility to produce a wide range of highly sophisticated parts by touching a computer screen," Nelson said. "One component is completed with each stroke of the machine, which has a capacity of five million parts per year."
The annual Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, March 3-6. The National Design Engineering Show is at McCormick Place in Chicago on the same dates.
Textron Fastening Systems is the leading provider of engineered fastening systems, state-of-the-art assembly technology, and inventory management and engineering services. With 12,000 employees around the world, Textron Fastening Systems supplies products, systems, and services to customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, access www.textronfasteningsystems.com.
