WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Meet Senior Decision Makers From International OEMs With The Following Job Titles -
Directors, Chiefs, Heads of, Managers And Specialists In The Following Areas:
- Design
- Production
- Assembly
- Joining
- Welding
- Body Engineering
- Body Shop
- Vehicle Architecture
- Manufacturing
- Materials
- Simulation
- Modelling
- Quality
- Testing
- Validation
Plus Companies Offering Joining Technologies & Hybrid Solutions For High Volume Production Including:
- Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR)
- Resistance Spot Welding
- Metal Filler Brazing
- Novel Micro-Architecture Adherents
- Arc Welding
- Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
- Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSWW)
- Linear Friction Welding (LFR)
- Rotary Friction Welding (RFW)
- Clinching
- High Speed Nailing
- Hot Forming
- Roll Forming
- Glue Bonding
- High Temperature Adhesives
- Polyurethane Adhesives
- Toughened Acrylic Adhesives
- Epoxy Adhesives
And Companies Offering:
- Battery Joining Technologies
- Battery Safety
- Crash Simulation
- NVH Prediction
- Materials
- Corrosion Control
- Stress Testing
- Testing and Validation
- FE ( Finite Element) Models
- Ultrasonic Joining
- Machine Learning
- CAE
- Modeling Simulation
Agenda
Day 1 – 29th November 2022 - Virtual - GMT
Identifying Cost Competitive Solutions for New Joining, Forming, Bonding, and Mechanical Fastening Technologies in High-Volume Production
09:30 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Setting the context for the conference “The desired production volume, available budget, availability of capital equipment, and needed joint performance are just a few of the variables that must be considered when deciding on the optimal joining solution for a certain application. Today, joining technology selection must be considered within the earliest stages of design taking into account repeatability and easy scale-up for high-volume production”.
MULTI-MATERIAL JOINING MEGATRENDS
09:30 A Megatrend Analysis Of Cutting-Edge Joining Technology Implementation For Mass Production
Focusing on automotive megatrends relating to the latest joining technologies and validation solutions for multi-material combinations. What are the current technology trends in the industry? How can OEM’s collaborate with suppliers to commercialize the latest technology developments for high-volume production?
09:45 NEW TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION CASE STUDY – A FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
Using Simulation Technology For Joining Recycled Plastic
- Production of recycled plastic
- Testing of recycled plastic joints
Okan Otuz CAE & Materials Specialist Mercedes-Benz
Ibrahim Halil Kalkan, Research and Development Engineer - Exterior Parts, Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.
10:15 Questions & Discussion
10:30 – 11:20 Virtual networking
OPTIMIZING METALS TO METALS JOINING - PROBLEM-SOLVING & FINDING SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDIES FOCUSING ON KEY SAFETY CRITICAL ZONES & CASH PROTECTION STRUCTURES
Considering Design For Quality & Design For Reliable Manufacturing
UNIQUE CONCEPTS FOR JOINING DISTINCT ALUMINIUM GRADES WITH STEEL
11:20 Solving Key Problems Associated With Joining Multiple Types of Aluminium to Steel On An Application By Application Basis
Joining aluminium (Al) alloys and steel can be challenging and not always easy to deliver as a repeatable production process. For example, with some aluminium grades, the presence of a strong oxide layer on the Al alloy surface and the inability to manage the thickness of the Fe-Al intermetallic compound (IMC) has ramifications for achieving sufficient joint strength. In this talk, the presenter will take a look at some alternative approaches that could potentially be scaled up for mass production.
- Evaluating unique joining concepts for joining multiple types of aluminium with steel
- Examining solutions for specific crash safety and load-bearing applications
- Application of coatings and measures to guard against electrochemical corrosion
- Ensuring anticorrosion performance with welded joints
- Evaluating seal spot welding processes and other concepts as a solution
- Strategies for tooling and scaling up manufacturing when joining aluminium to steel
Dr Lei Shi, CTO, Nuola Auto Global R&D, Nuola Auto (Shanghai) Technology Co.
Ji Yang Technical Director Nuola Auto
11:40 Questions & Discussion
OPTIMISING STAMPING AUTOMOTIVE PANEL COMPONENTS
11:50 Deep Learning Empowered Design for Manufacturability Tools for Stamping Automotive Panel Components
- Deep neural network surrogate models for manufacturability evaluation and optimisation frameworks enabled by the deep-learning-based geometry representations.
- Case study: design for hot stamping high strength aluminium battery boxes.
- Case study: design for hot stamping ultra-high strength steel B-pillars.
- Case study: design for cold stamping panels with springback issues
Dr Nan Li, Senior Lecturer In Lightweight Design & Manufacturing, Imperial College London
12:40 Questions & Discussion
12:50 Lunch Break
UHSS TO ALUMINIUM
13:50 Strategies For Making Ultra High Strength Steel & Aluminium Joining Viable In A High Volume Manufacturing Environment
There are several alternate methods for joining high-strength steel and aluminium. You can utilise a friction stir welding method or utilise flow drill screws to act as both a fastener and a drilling instrument when working with extrusions or castings. Flow drill screws necessitate the drilling of intricate pilot holes into the steel, which can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. Self-piercing rivets can be difficult to pierce through UHSS and can also be troublesome in terms of repeatability and scaling to high production volume. So, what are the most recent novel techniques for fusing UHSS with aluminium in a high-volume production setting?
- Comparing innovative welding techniques for joining aluminium to ultra-high-strength steel
- Optimizing surface preparation and pre-treatments
- Taking experimental methods and procedure innovations into a high-volume manufacturing setting
- Implementing state-of-the-art validation and testing
- Results and conclusions
Jose Luis Galaviz, Frames Technical Lead Chassis Group, Stellantis
14:10 Curated questions and discussion
COST EFFECTIVE JOINING SOLUTIONS
14:20 Utilisation Of High Strength Steel And Aluminium For Body Structure And Exploring Cost Effective Joining Solutions
Luiz Zamorano, Body Engineering Manager, Ford Motor Company
14:40 Questions & Discussion
14:50 Afternoon Refreshment Break & Networking
OPTIMAL JOINING OF COMPOSITES TO METALS
ACCORDING TO DESIGN, FUNCTION MATERIAL PROPERTIES & MANUFACTURABILITY
STEEL TO COMPOSITE JOINING – HIGHLY LOADED STRUCTURES
JOINING COMPOSITE TO METAL AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL PARTS
15:30 Challenges And Guidelines For Joining Composite To Metal Automotive Structural Parts - Bonding, Fastening And Mixed Techniques
- Composite material parts design for bolting and riveting,
- Fastener type selection
- Bonded joint design
- Surface treatment for adhesion and corrosion prevention
Andrew Mills, Research Group Leader, Cranfield University
16:20 Questions & Discussion
16:3O Chairs Closing Remarks & Close Of Day 1
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
DAY ONE
- Megatrends, Current Industry Innovations & Problem Solving To Find Solutions
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Addressing The Technical Challenges Of Joining Steel And Aluminium Alloys
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Optimal Joining Of Composites To Metals According To Design, Material Properties & Manufacturability
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Joining Technology Selection For Safety Crash Zone
DAY TWO
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Joining Technique Innovations For The B.E.V
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Joining Composites To Composites
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Recycling Bonded Materials And Reversible Adhesives
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Customizing Adhesive Selection Depending On The Joint
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New Technology Panel