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Charles J. Bruggemann
Researcher at General Motors
Publications - 37
Citations - 447
Charles J. Bruggemann is an academic researcher from General Motors. The author has contributed to research in topics: Hydroforming & Blank. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 37 publications receiving 447 citations.
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Hydroforming of compound tubes
TL;DR: In this article, a method for producing a tubular structural member which can longitudinally vary in wall thickness, perimeter and material using the hydroforming process is presented, which is accomplished by first fabricating a tube blank of the desired longitudinal combination of wall thickness and material by welding together portions of tubing having the desired characteristics and then hydroforming the resultant blank.
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Hydroformed structural member with varied wall thickness
TL;DR: In this article, a cylindrical tubular blank is extruded in which the outer surface is round, but the inner surface is asymmetrical, providing several contiguous angular sectors or portions of varying width and thickness.
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Method for hydroforming a vehicle space frame
Chi-Mou Ni,Charles J. Bruggemann +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a vehicle space frame is built up piece by piece into an initial or rough frame, consisting of standard, cylindrical metal tubes welded to matching cylinders of hollow, nodal joints.
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Structural assembly for vehicles and method of making same
TL;DR: A structural assembly for a vehicle and method of making same includes a hydroformed tubular member extending axially, a reinforcement disposed within and generally perpendicular to an axis of the tubular part, and at least one securement to secure the reinforcement to the tube member.
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Method of forming a tubular member with separate flange
Chi-Mou Ni,Charles J. Bruggemann +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a planar blank sufficient in size to produce the flange is pre welded to a cylindrical blank along the weld line, at the desired location, and the tubular blank is pressurized and formed to shape as usual.