New composite truck suspension unit using a new type of material, a new design and a new product method to alternate steel

Recotrans, MBT’s first Horizon2020 approved project, aims to develop a new composite truck suspension unit using a new type of material, a new design and a new product method to alternate steel.

This project will provide a lighter component as well as reduce the cost when it ends. New component will bbe produced with fiber induced thermoplastic composite material, which will help reaching ultimate recycling goals as well. On the other hand, as a added value of the EU projects, we are co-operating with different partners from diversified sectors in the means of coordination.

Basically, the process can briefly be explained as;

- After component design to suit the material, laser welding of the composite material and the metal component and collective work towards the MW integration has been done as the project expects. Before, the mechanical analysis and design optimization processes are done and testing periods are completed in MBT’s and ITU’s facilities, components final form is completed as decided. The results will be repported at the final report in details.

Briefly, selected component is suitable for the aims of this project. There are some points to be improved regarding laser joining applications. The most crucial point, which should be worked for, is laser welding adaptability to related component characteristics. MBT’s part responsible is currently working on these issues with our related partners in order to enhance the implementation quality. On the other hand, the MW integration, which represents one of the innovative sides of the projects, aimed to ease the modification of the physical properties of the component and to shorten the prodcution process, could not be applied properly to the component in the lights of the current situations. Thus, this features’ contributions to the project couldn’t be seen or interpreted right now.

As a result, as it is for now, we have determined the points to be mentioned as an output of the project and we also have determined our current progress in the means of project. As we progress on the subject, we will continue our work in the light of the positive and negative outcomes from the work we have done thus far.

» Author: MBT

» Publication Date: 21/09/2021

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