Characterization of Mechanically Sheared Edges of DP Steels
In this study mechanical sheared edges were characterized for three dual phase steels, DP600, DP780 and DP980, and for three die clearances and for edge orientation relative to the rolling […]
Cross Cowl Member Stamping Trials Exec Summary
This document summarizes the work with the Cross Cowl Member conducted under the umbrella project featuring the A/SP Master Shoe. The project is examining die (forming) processes and material grades […]
Impact Sliding Wear Test on Duplex-Treated Die Materials
A study on PVD/CVD Hard coatings for die wear protection by impact fatigue testing methodology.
Tailor Welded Blanks Checklists
The lists that follow have been developed by the Tailor Welded Blank Project Team of the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP), after an extensive review of the issues that have surfaced during […]
Tailor Welded Blanks – Acceptance Guidelines
The purpose of this document is to provide quality guidelines for the acceptance of tailor welded blanks using sheet steel materials for automotive applications. These include general provisions for dimensional […]
TWB – Applications and Manufacturing – 2001 Survey
An objective of this investigation was to evaluate the direction of TWB applications and welding technologies of the time to help guide research initiatives. Another purpose of this study is […]
TWB – The Identification and Analysis of Intangible Benefits of TWB Applications
This report summarizes an 2008 investigation of intangible factors, both beneficial and detrimental, resulting from the application of tailor welded blank technology versus conventional stamped parts for automotive bodies.
Costing Impact Fatigue Test – Phase II
This report documents the tasks accomplished in Phase II of the Coating Impact Fatigue Test project. Different from the test method used in Phase I, where the coating failures were […]
Light Truck Frame Joint Stiffness Study Phase 1
This report comprises the results of Phase 1, the modeling and testing of five joints typically used in light truck frames.
