AHSS Insights Blog
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 refers to any set of operations using Press Hardening Steels (or Press...
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 impacting multiple departments. Our prior blog on this topic...
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 ramifications impacting multiple departments. Over a series of blogs,...
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 responsibilities to reduce environmental impacts on the planet and contribute...
Steel E-Motive Battery Carrier Frame System and Laser Welded Door Ring Feature Part Integration to Reduce Mass and Cost
The Steel E-Motive concept features an innovative battery housing design and laser welded blank door ring created using part integration to reduce mass and cost. Battery Carrier Frame System The Steel E-Motive battery modules, cooling plates & hoses,...
Steel E-Motive AHSS Body Concept Demonstrates Benefits Of Part Integration
High-volume automotive body structures using Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) grades offer the potential for low cost and weight, high strength performance, and competitive life-cycle and sustainability attributes. Reducing the number of individual parts within an...