ROLL FORMING DESIGN GUIDE: LIGHTWEIGHT TRAILER, TRANSPORTATION PARTS
Simultaneous weight reduction and cost reduction is one of the most important development targets in the transportation industry. That doesn’t just apply to traditional cars, trucks, and trains. It also applies to trailers, buses, and alternative transportation like e-cars and e-trucks. These applications are deeply ingrained in the world of roll forming. Not surprisingly they have design best practices that are both similar and unique compared with traditional vehicles. The best lightweight materials for cars might be different from the ideal materials for trailer components. Traditional automotive weight reduction ideas might not necessarily agree with e-truck weight reduction needs. This roll forming design guide is dedicated to lightweight trailer and transportation components -- ignore at your own risk! A 7-STEP ROLL FORMING DESIGN GUIDE If your application sounds like what we’ve described above, your roll forming design challenges probably fit into these buckets: Material substit...