Ford F-150 2015 - Aluminum Stampings

Module�2�-�AluminumTextbook
2015�Ford�F-150�Structural�Repair�Training�Course�(FOR06) 21
Novelis�Fusion�aluminum�is�currently
being�used�by�some�vehicle�makers�to
make:
• fenders.
• vehicle�space�frames.
• doors.
• roof�panels.
Ford�uses�6111�and�6022�aluminum�alloy
in�the�unitized�cab�structure�and�box
assembly.
Refer�to�Module�2,�Demonstration:
Describe�How�Aluminum�Strength
Is�Changed�for�information�about�a
publication�onhow�adding�different
elements�changes�the�characteristics�of
aluminum.
Aluminum�Stampings
This�bed�floor�is�an�aluminum�stamped�sheet.
Stamped�parts�will�generally�be�identified
by:
• uniform�thickness.
• flanges�for�attachment.
• stretch�marks�or�gathered�areas.
In�areas�of�sharp�angles,�stretch
marks�or�gather�areas�may�be
visible.
A�stamping�is�created�from�a�rolled�sheet
of�aluminum�that�passes�across�(through)�a
die.
The�majority�of�the�cab�and�all�of�the�box�are�made
from�stampings.
The�box�assembly�and�unitized�cab
structure�are�made�primarily�of�stamped