Control System for Automated Technological Process of Hot Stamping-A Case Study.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Automotive Engineering

Background:

• Hot forming is increasingly utilized for modern ultralight passenger car body structures.
• This process integrates heat treatment and plastic-forming, demanding rigorous control unlike traditional cold stamping.
• Key control points include blank thickness, furnace heating, forming, and final part accuracy and properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a method for controlling production parameters in the hot stamping of a specific automotive drawpiece.
• To demonstrate the application of digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles for process monitoring and management.
• To illustrate the system's response to potential production threats.

Main Methods:

• Development of digital twins for the production line and hot stamping process, adhering to Industry 4.0 standards.
• Integration of sensors for real-time monitoring of critical process parameters.
• Analysis of the system's adaptive responses to detected process deviations or threats.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation of a digital twin system for comprehensive hot stamping process control.
• Demonstration of sensor integration for continuous monitoring of production parameters.
• Validation of the system's ability to manage and respond to process anomalies.

Conclusions:

• The digital twin approach, aligned with Industry 4.0, provides effective control over hot stamping parameters.
• Real-time monitoring and adaptive responses ensure shape-dimensional accuracy and mechanical integrity of hot-stamped parts.
• This methodology enhances the reliability and quality of automotive body structure production using hot forming.