Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The 2016 Honda Civic Body Structure has several unique features that responders should know about. Besides a body structure made up of an increased percentage of Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS)
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Need a great image for an extrication training PowerPoint?
Looking for a great image to update your extrication PowerPoint presentation? Here is a very large high definition image of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. It shows where press hardened steel and UHSS is used. You can zoom in on the ...
Read More »2014 Hyundai i40 Body Structure
The use of ultra-high strength steel in the 2014 Hyundai i40 bodyshell is highlighted in the image below. More ultra-high-strength steel and hot-stamping.
Read More »Strategery Saturday: Press Hardened Stamped Parts
I believe Saturday deserves a weekly post off extrication techniques but highlight knowledge that will help everyone understand how vehicles are made. So let Strategery Saturday begin!
Read More »2013 honda N-One Minicar Body Structure (Japan)
Here is one for the folks in Japan. Take a look at the 2013 honda N-One Minicar Body Structure and airbags.
Read More »2013 Porsche Cayman Body Structure
The body structure of the 2013 Porsche Cayman is now predominantly aluminium, with the rest fashioned from a combination of magnesium and hot formed high-strength steel.
Read More »2013 Ford Fusion Body Structure (Hydroformed)
The 2013 Ford Fusion uses hydroformed steel tubes for its B-pillars and a hydroformed A-pillar roof rail. So why is this important to us?
Read More »2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Body Structure
The 2012 (actually since 2009) Mercedes Benz S-Class is made from a bunch of Ultra High Strength Steel. The B-Pillar and rockers are made from ...
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