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Vault structuring
Vault structuring is a forming technology to generate three-dimensional rectangular or hexagonal structures in thin-walled materials such as sheet metal, plastic sheeting, cardboard and paper. It distinguishes itself from conventional sheet metal forming processes (such as embossing, beading and hydroforming) by allowing a self-organized structuring with minimal energy consumption during the forming process, which particularly offers material and energy savings. The main advantage is an increased rigidity (bending- and bulge rigidity) of vault structured materials compared to unstructured materials. Vault structured materials are products of Dr. Mirtsch GmbH and protected by numerous national and international patents.
Article summary
Vault structuring is a forming technology to generate three-dimensional rectangular or hexagonal structures in thin-walled materials such as sheet metal, plastic sheeting, cardboard and paper. It distinguishes itself from conventional sheet metal forming processes (such as embossing, beading and hydroforming) by allowing a self-organized structuring with minimal energy consumption during the forming process, which particularly offers material and energy savings. The main advantage is an increased rigidity (bending- and bulge rigidity) of vault structured materials compared to unstructured materials. Vault structured materials are products of Dr. Mirtsch GmbH and protected by numerous national and international patents.
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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