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Chi-Mou Ni
Researcher at General Motors
Publications - 9
Citations - 164
Chi-Mou Ni is an academic researcher from General Motors. The author has contributed to research in topics: Frame (networking) & Hydroforming. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 9 publications receiving 164 citations.
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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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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.
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Hydroformed and roll-formed cross sill assembly for vehicles and method of making same
Chi-Mou Ni,Charles J. Bruggemann +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a roll-formed beam member is included between the tubular side members and at least one weld is required to secure the beam member to each tubular member.
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Hydroformed dovetail joint and method of joining tubular members
TL;DR: In this article, a first hydroformed tubular member having a depression in the depression is disposed over the depression of the second one to join the first and the second tubular members together to form a dovetail joint.