Tailor Rolled Blank Technology; Manufacturing Process; Occupant Protection - Volkswagen Golf 2014 Service Training

You can find further information on the
body in the Self-study Programme
no. 520 "The Golf 2013 – Body and

Occupant Protection".

Tailor rolled blank technology

The B-pillar has been, produced by employing "tailor
rolled blank technology". This involves only shaping
those areas of a component where the loads exerted
require a larger wall thickness. A so-called tailor
rolled blank plate is produced. Tailored blank
(meaning custom-made blank).

Manufacturing process

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Blanks
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