Variotempo

The new, patented Variotempo process redefines the standards for forming technology.

By significantly extending the limits of the cold forming process, Variotempo allows complex, previously multi-part components to be manufactured as individual components. This not only reduces the number of joining processes, it also reduces the material used and the tooling investments required. The new process can be used for both steel and aluminum components.

Variotempo also opens up a number of possibilities for producing lightweight structural parts in automobile manufacturing. With significant weight reductions of up to 60% per component, Variotempo is a revolutionary method for processing high strength and super high strength steel sheets with strength ratings of up to 1,200 MPa. The same body strength is thus achieved even though the sheet thickness is reduced.

First the forming processes were simulated in the Engineering Department at Allgaier Tool Making. The process was then gradually developed to production readiness, and a patent was filed. Variotempo has since been applied in series production in automobile manufacturing and can be used for all structural parts such as crash reinforcements, cross members and edge plates.

Variotempo advantages

  • Significantly extends the limits of the cold forming process
  • Multi-part assemblies are avoided
  • Reduces the amount of material used
  • Reduces tooling investments
  • Provides a solution for a range of parts that previously could not be produced
  • Can be used for both steel and aluminum components
  • Significantly reduces weight
  • Provides an alternative to hot-formed components

Wheel housing

  • Without Variotempo it can only be produced in 3 parts
  • Eliminates joining processes
  • Eliminates sealing points
  • Reduces the investments
  • Reduces the amount of material used
  • Variotempo component in series production
  • Pair manufacturing
 
 Without VariotempoWith Variotempo
Design3-part1-part
MaterialCR3CR3
Sheet thickness0.7 mm0.7 mm
 
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A pillar

  • Without Variotempo it can only be produced in 2 parts
  • Eliminates joining processes
  • Reduces die investments
  • Reduces the amount of material used
  • Higher quality of material
  • Variotempo component in series production
  • Pair manufacturing
 
 Without VariotempoWith Variotempo
Design2-part1-part
MaterialCR240 LACR290 Y490 T-DP
Sheet thickness1.4 mm1.4 mm
 
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Sunroof frame

  • 27% component weight saving resulting from Variotempo
  • Higher quality of material allows reduction of sheet thickness
  • Lower vehicle center of gravity
 
 Without VariotempoWith Variotempo
MaterialCR3CR290 Y490 T-DP
Sheet thickness1.6 mm1.2 mm
Component weight5.52 kg4.02 kg
 
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Floor assembly parts

  • Without Variotempo it cannot be produced
  • Extreme drawing depth with high quality of material
  • Variotempo component in series production
  • Pair manufacturing
 
 Without VariotempoWith Variotempo
DesignCannot be produced1-part
MaterialCR280 BH
Sheet thickness1.2 mm
 
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Contact

Dr. Jürgen Ladwig

Head of Business Unit Variotempo

+49 7161 301-166
+49 7161 301-327

Downloads

  • Variotempo als Antwort auf die Kaltumformbarkeit höherfester Stähle

  • Umformtechnik neu definiert

  • Umformtechnik erlebbar gemacht

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Allgaier Automotive

Tel.: +49 7161 301-0
Fax: +49 7161 301-327
automotive@allgaier-group.com

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