Welcome to AHSSInsights.org, the leading online resource for technical information on the forming, joining and metallurgy of Advanced High-Strength Steels for automotive applications.
This site features a searchable database, enabling easy access to critical information on the key benefits of automotive high strength steels and how they can be deployed for manufacture. The content is made publicly available by WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association.
Four Steps to Mitigate Liquid Metal Embrittlement When Welding Steel
Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) during Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) can cause cracks when welding advanced high strength steels. Recent advances in steel metallurgy, resistance spot welding...
Tensile Testing: Engineering Stress-Strain Curves vs. True Stress-Strain Curves
Tensile testing is one of the most basic formability characterization methods available. Results from tensile testing are a key input into metal forming simulations, but if the right...
Resistance Spot Welding with Advanced High-Strength Steels: Cold Stamped and Hot Formed
The discussions relative to cold stamping are applicable to any forming operation occurring at room temperature such as roll forming, hydroforming, or conventional stamping. Similarly, hot stamping...
Cold Stamped or Hot Formed? Part II
Grade Options and Corrosion Protection Considerations When Deciding How A Part Gets Formed Automakers contemplating whether a part is cold stamped or hot formed must consider numerous ramifications...
Cold Stamped or Hot Formed? Part 1
Equipment, Responsibilities, and Property Development Considerations When Deciding How A Part Gets Formed Automakers contemplating whether a part is cold stamped or hot formed must consider numerous...
Using Life Cycle Assessment to Determine Steel E-Motive Concept Vehicle Emissions
The transportation industry’s contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global warming is well documented and understood. Vehicle OEMs, fleet operators, and transport users all have...