Structural automotive body components — also known as “body-in-white” components — continue to benefit from the high-energy absorption, low weight, and cost-efficiency of advanced high-strength steels. Collaborating closely with your AHSS supplier allows your BIW components to achieve optimal designs for both automotive performance and crash safety.
Developing a car with low weight is easy; developing a car with high safety and stiffness is easy; doing all three simultaneously is a challenge.
To achieve lightweighting, 5-star safety ratings, and superior handling means optimizing all your model’s structural components. Best practices include early involvement with your AHSS/UHSS manufacturer, who best understands how their steels work – as well as new grades under development you might want to use in the near future.