A/SP Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) Gleeble-Based Testing Procedure (2023)
The following procedure was co-developed by the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) and the Ohio State University (OSU) to quantitatively assess liquid metal embrittlement (LME) susceptibility of coated sheet steels. The procedure […]
A/SP Rapid LME Test Procedures (2023)
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a quick qualitative assessment of the susceptibility of coated sheet steel to liquid metal embrittlement during joining. The procedure is specifically designed […]
A/SP Lab Procedures: Measuring the Monotonic Properties of Sheet Steel after Pre-Strain and Baking (2023)
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a methodology to assess the mechanical properties of sheet steel subjected to controlled pre-strain and baking. The Bake Hardening Index (BHI) is […]
A/SP 2023-24 Annual Report 2024
A detailed look at A/SP’s mission and accomplishments in the 2023-24 timeframe.
AHSS/UHSS Alternative Joining Fatigue Performance
A presentation given by Bryan Macek, Stellantis, at the 2024 Great Designs in Steel. The purpose of this project was to identify joining technologies that can provide advantages in UHSS […]
Boundary Condition Influence on Edge Fracture of a 3rdGen 980 AHSS
A presentation given by Advaith Narayanan, University of Waterloo, at the 2024 Great Designs in Steel. The objective of this project was to assess boundary condition effect on edge fracture […]
Die Wear Testing- Phase II, OEM Additional Materials
A presentation given by JP Singh, General Motors Company, at the 2024 Great Designs in Steel. Project objective was to compare wear performance of select OEM die systems (die material, […]
Damage-Based Fracture Modelling of Mild and AHSS
A presentation given by Cliff Butcher, University of Waterloo, at the 2024 Great Designs in Steel.
Electric Vehicles, Sustainability & Steel
A presentation given by Michael Davenport, A/SP Executive Director.
