Forming Condition for Automotive Body Outer Panel using Aluminum Alloy Sheet for Improved Dent Resistance

Abstract

Dent resistance is determined by both shape characteristics, i.e., local radius of curvature and sheet thickness, and material properties such as yield strength. This work presents results of a study on the effect of work hardening and bake hardening on dent resistance of aluminum alloy sheet parts by considering the forming condition and baking temperature.