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- Aluminium Alloy Differences and Designations March 8, 2019
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- Mazda Uses 1300 MPa (190 ksi) Cold Stamped Steel February 11, 2019
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Aluminium Alloy Differences and Designations
Read about the many different aluminum alloys here! Continue reading
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Body Structure Part Strength on the 2019 Chevy Silverado
An article containing information about advanced high strength steel content in 2019/2020 vehicles also has photos taken at I-CAR’s booth at SEMA 2018. These photos highlight sections of the 2019 Silverado body, with several of the parts labeled with strength … Continue reading
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Thinner is not always better
In the case of electrical steels, thinner sheets improves motor efficiency – crucial to meet the needs of hybrid/electric vehicles. But more laminations need to be stamped from this thinner metal to get to the same stator height. An article … Continue reading
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Impact of Overseas Tooling Sourcing: A report from the Center for Automotive Research
CAR Director of Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology Abe Vadhavkar writes about the impact of sourcing tools overseas on the US tool & die sector. The report states that new tooling sourced in Low Cost Countries such as China and Taiwan may … Continue reading
Using Test Data to Derive Product Improvements: Design Tests to Give Pertinent Quantitative Info
NIST and industry partners create new lab test to provide quantitative data on the scratch and damage resistance of automobile polymer clearcoat layers. Continue reading
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Terms in the Sheet Metal Industry
You might think that you know what you’re asking for, but when talking with your supplier, it’s important that you both use the same language to be sure you’ll get what you need. See my article on the meanings of … Continue reading
Limitations of Ordering AISI 1008/1010
Not getting what you need from your 1008/1010 #steel? Read about the limitations of ordering AISI 1008/1010, and why you might need to change to something like SAE J2329 for more consistent performance – March 2018 issue of @Metalforming from … Continue reading
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