AHSS Insights Blog
Case Study: Upgraded Tool Steels for Upgraded Sheet Metal Forming
We thank Dennis McPike, Zapp Tooling Alloys, Inc. for contributing this insightful case study. Multi-phase steels are complex to cut and form, requiring specific tooling materials. The tooling alloys which have been used for decades, such as D2, A2 or S7, are reaching...
Geometric Analysis of Sections – GAS2.0
A New Software Application for Thin Wall Section Analysis Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) grades offer increased performance in yield and tensile strength. However, to fully utilize this increased strength, automotive beam sections must be designed carefully to...
Inventing the First AHSS Road Bike
An inspiring story You are most likely wondering why WorldAutoSteel is writing a blog about a bicycle. It is because when we talked to Jia-Uei Chan, Regional Business Development at our member company, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSe), about the journey of...
The Need for Powertrain Models
Dr. Donald Malen, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, reviews the use of two recently developed Powertrain Models, which he co-authored with Dr. Roland Geyer, University of California, Bren School of Environmental Science. The use of Advanced High-Strength...
Liquid Metal Embrittlement: Results of a 3-Year Study
Understanding LME Controlling LME Preventing LME Related Articles Journal Publications Download the Study (opens worldautosteel.org website in a new tab) Auto/Steel Partnership LME Testing and Procedures top-of-page Results of a Three-Year LME Study WorldAutoSteel...
Improving Joint Performance
In static or dynamic conditions, the spot weld strength of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) may be considered as a limiting factor. One solution to improve resistance spot weld strength is to add a high-strength adhesive to the weld. Figure 1 illustrates the...