Authors:
Mihaiela Iliescu
1
;
Marius Pandelea
1
;
Maria-Magdalena Rosu
2
;
Luige Vladareanu
1
;
Dragos Capatina
1
and
Adrian Margean
3
Affiliations:
1
Institute of Solid Mechanics, Romanian Academy, Constantin Mille 15, Bucharest and Romania
;
2
Department of Manufacturing Technologies, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, Bucharest and Romania
;
3
SC Casa Metalica SA, Erou Iancu Nicolae 8, Voluntari and Romania
Keyword(s):
Manufacturing System, Light Gauge Steel (LGS), Induction Hardening, Metallic Construction, Green, Intelligent.
Abstract:
The paper evidences research results on an innovative intelligent manufacturing process and its manufacturing system. The metallic construction, based on steel framing and, consequently, on Light Gauge Steel profiles, has got an increasing attention lately, due to their specific features that involve environmental friendly building technologies, process efficiency and, last but not the least, relatively low costs. A metallic construction has a steel framing structure, similar to that of wood, but is lighter and easier to build, not to mention that it is recyclable waste. It is based on LGS profiles, that are manufactured by cold plastic deformation process of relatively low carbon steel. In order to improve the profile’s material mechanical characteristics, induction hardening process is introduced, distinctly, during the whole manufacturing process stages. Thus, it is estimated a reduction of material consumption, about 10 % and, consequently, a reduction of construction costs by 7%.