Minimizing the Weight and Cost of an Aluminum Deck Lid

810783

06/01/1981

Event
Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A minimum weight aluminum deck lid has been designed using 0.71 mm thick 6010 alloy sheet. Minimizing material weight will contribute to minimum cost.
A stiff dimpled inner panel design allows aluminum panel gauges to be controlled by strength requirements. The deck lid's calculated overall stiffness is comparable to that of steel designs. Stretch-stamping and rope hemming are recommended forming and assembly methods.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/810783
Pages
14
Citation
Herbein, W., Wolff, N., and Bockhold, J., "Minimizing the Weight and Cost of an Aluminum Deck Lid," SAE Technical Paper 810783, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810783.
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Publisher
Published
Jun 1, 1981
Product Code
810783
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English