AHSS Insights Blog
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...
AHSS Corrosion Resistant Coatings
Many steel parts on a vehicle require corrosion protection, regardless of whether they are exposed or unexposed applications. The most common way to accomplish corrosion protection is to coat Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) with zinc by means of a couple of...
AHSS Fundamentals in Forming and Joining
In this edition of AHSS Insights, George Coates and Menachem Kimchi get back to basics with important fundamentals in forming and joining AHSS. As the global steel industry continues its development of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS), including 3rd Gen products...
Emerging Methods Enable AHSS Forming: Active Binder Force Control
Forty years ago, the metal forming community needed to figure out how to stamp a new exotic family of steels making inroads into automotive body construction. These grades, called High Strength Low Alloy steels, were much stronger than the commonplace mild steels, and...