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. Steel companies and manufacturers have found ways to improve joint strength in AHSS, and this month's AHSS Insights blog provides...
Hyundai’s Palisade Strategically Uses AHSS for Safety and Suspension
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a stellar example of the use of steel for stability, strength and safety. Steel for Structure When they launched the Palisade, the Hyundai Motor Company told the press, “Palisade has a very rigid structure, with strategic use of Advanced...
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...
Toyota Highlander Uses Advanced High-Strength Steel for Lightweighting
The 2020 Toyota Highlander, released in December of 2019, makes use of advanced high-strength steel for both handling and lightweighting. Highlander Chief Engineer Yoshikazu Saeki told Green Car Reports that the 2020 vehicle weighs about 225 pounds less than its...
Tesla Cybertruck Takes Advantage of Steel Strength
Elon Musk has confirmed high quality 300 series stainless steel as their engineering team’s material of choice for the Cybertruck. It’s corrosion resistant, strong and affordable - that’s why the Tesla Cybertruck team chose a stainless steel alloy to create the...
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...