BIW Design and CAE Magna International

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Conklin, Conklin, author.

Contributor:

Beals, Randy

Brown, Zach

Conference Name:

SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition (2015-04-21 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2015

Summary:

AbstractThe Multi Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) developed by Magna International and Ford Motor Company is a result of US Department of Energy project DE-EE0005574. The project demonstrates the light weighting potential of a five passenger sedan, while maintaining vehicle performance and occupant safety. Prototype vehicles were manufactured and limited full vehicle testing was conducted. The Mach-I vehicle design, comprised of commercially available materials and production processes, achieved a 364kg (23.5%) full vehicle mass reduction, enabling the application of a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine resulting in a significant environmental benefit and fuel reduction.This paper includes details associated with the mass reduction and structural performance of the multi material body in white (BIW) relative to a C/D segment production vehicle. Selected stiffness, durability and crash requirements are assessed. The structure incorporates aluminum castings, extrusions and sheet as well as steel sheet, assembled using structural adhesive bonding and a variety of joining technologies. No other body structure in high volume production incorporates this combination of materials and joining processes

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Publisher Number:

2015-01-0408

Access Restriction:

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