New Accord Will Have More Ultra-High-Strength Steel than Any Mass-Produced Honda
Honda said the Accord’s body is lighter and more rigid, and features 29 percent ultra-high-strength steel – the highest content of any current mass-produced Honda car.
Ford 2018 F-150, Expedition Feature Aluminum-Alloy Bodies, High-Strength Steel Frames
Ford began using aluminum and high-strength steel on the redesigned 2015 F-150, which helped save up to 700 pounds of weight on the pickup truck.
Hyundai’s First Subcompact SUV Features Advanced High-Strength Steel, Collision-Avoidance Technology
The Kona, Hyndai’s first subcompact SUV, features a lightweight body frame developed with 51.8 percent advanced high-strength steel, according to the automaker.
Auto/Steel Partnership Announces Hemming of Thin-Gauge Advanced High-Strength Steel Can Achieve Weight Savings
The project, which achieved a 30 percent weight savings, demonstrated that thin-gauge advanced high-strength steel can be successfully hemmed into automotive closure assemblies.
New Chief Heavy-Duty Rivet Gun Pierces Usibor and Other High-Strength Steels
Chief’s new Heavy-Duty Rivet Gun puts out almost twice the force of the company’s standard rivet gun, enabling collision repair technicians to use it to install rivets in even the strongest steels, including Usibor.
Upgrade Existing Frame Racks for Aluminum, High-Strength Steel
Chief Automotive Technologies’ new Universal Structural Holding (USH) Clamp System lets shops upgrade existing frame racks from a variety of manufacturers to properly repair vehicles made with aluminum and high-strength steel.
Using Cold Straightening on High-Strength Steels
Using a torch to heat and straighten frame rails can compromise the structural integrity of today’s advanced metals. Cold straightening with an induction heater is the better choice.
Nissan to Expand Use of Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel in Vehicle Parts
With goal of reducing vehicle weight, automaker will increase use of AHSS in up to 25 percent of parts installed in new production models.
I-CAR Launches New Course on High-Strength Steel Repairs
Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Repairs (SPS09) will provide collision industry professionals with information on proper repair procedures designed to help ensure that five-star crash ratings are not compromised during the repair process.
I-CAR Introduces Best Practices for High-Strength Steel Training
I-CAR says it has recognized the need for a training program that highlights some of the best practices for repairing collision-damaged vehicles that have been built primarily with HSS and UHSS.
