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Springback: The Sidewall Curl Issue
In this AHSS Insights blog post Akshay Wankhede, Application Engineer at AutoForm, describes the causes for the springback phenomenon known as the “sidewall curl”, how its occurrence on stamped panels can be identified early through simulation of full production process, and how it can be counter-measured well ahead of die tryout. Read this post to […]
A Look at the New EU Vehicle Legislation
We’ve been monitoring the evolution of vehicle legislation in the world closely, advocating for life cycle thinking to be considered for the next generation of regulations. The European Union has been actively pursuing Post 2020 regulations, looking hard at CO2 emissions reduction. We’ve provided an update on our AHSS Insights blog this month. You can […]
Automakers Optimize Vehicles with Advanced High-Strength Steels
Automakers are constantly looking for ways to meet the stringent crash safety regulations while meeting the contradictory role of reducing weight for fuel and environmental efficiencies. Today we feature just three of the many vehicles that are finding that balance with Advanced High-Strength Steels. Next generation Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Motor announced that it has implemented […]
Blanking, Shearing & Trim Ops
Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) exhibit high work hardening rates, resulting in improved forming capabilities compared to conventional HSLA. But these same traits can cause blanking, shearing and trim operation issues. Learn how to successfully address them at AHSSinsights.org >>> AHSS Insights from worldautosteel on Vimeo.
Future Mobility: Moving Cars to Moving People
We’re approaching a critical milestone in automotive history when what we know as normal is about to change significantly. Future Mobility describes the revolution that’s already begun. We’re rethinking transportation from the movement of a vehicle to a more efficient concept for moving people and things. We’re about to discover the social advantages of connected, […]
Tool Wear, Clearances and Burr Height
We continue our discussion on tooling and AHSS, including a case study showing how one manufacturer solved die issues. Come join us! >>>
Blog Volume 3: Tool and Die Wear
Wow! We’ve been really enjoying the dialogue that’s taking place on our blog and the new friends we’ve been making. We hope you are one of them! Volume 3 of the AHSS Insights blog reviews Tool and Die Wear pertaining to the forming of AHSS. Come on over, read the blog and feel free to […]
Case Study on Press Energy
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Continuing our series on press information for AHSS, Volume 2 of our AHSS Insights Blog features a case study that is a computerized analysis of the energy required to form a cross member with a hat-profile and a bottom embossment at the end of the stroke. While you’re on our Blog, take a […]
Steel Muscle in New Vehicles
It’s no surprise that we keep up on Advanced High-Strength Steel use in new cars. Connect with us on social media to see them as soon as we do. And come often to see the full stories on our site. We’re always adding new ones…and we’re pretty proud of that. See the cars and stories […]