Tailor Rolled Tubes - Twist Beam

Weight reduction due to variable wall thickness

TRT® twist beam torsion profile

Innovation

  • Use of TRT® for twist beam axles
  • Weight reduction due to increase of torsion cross-section
    and wall thickness adaptation
  • Adjustment of stiftness and stress optimization by adapted
    wall thickness

 

Advantages

Increase in torsion cross-section through TRB®
  • Weight-saving potential of up to 30% or stress
    reduction of up to 25%
  • Prevention of local stress peaks
  • Cost-efficient production of different rates by adaptation of
    the wall thickness distribution
  • Very good fatigue strength due to harmonious wall thickness
    transitions and cold-rolled surface quality
  • Good forming characteristics during manufacturing