Tag Archives: List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure

The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure is a strong, lightweight Unibody is formed by welding high-strength steel sheet metal stampings to form a single structure. But the big story of this vehicle is the side airbag.

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Body Structure

The body structure of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan and hatchback. Nearly 60 percent of the body structure, as well as the four-mount hydro-formed engine cradle, use high-strength steel. Ultra-high-strength steel is strategically integrated in the forward portion of the rockers and the center cross bar.

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2011 VW Jetta Body Structure

The all-new 2011 Jetta includes several features designed to enhance driver and passenger safety. The “Intelligent Crash Response System” (ICRS) turns off the fuel pump, activates the hazard lights and unlocks the doors in the case of an airbag deployment. Some make sure you try before you pry. Unfair, I know! Aside from all the fancy safety features, the body structure has Ultra High Strength Steel in the A & B Pillars and the roof rails.

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2011 Mercedes Benz R350 Crossover Body Structure

Advanced body structure: The uni-body construction of the R-Class uses advanced technology and robust materials to create a virtual fortress for the vehicles’ passengers. High Strength/Low Alloy steel is used in strategic areas and accounts for more than 60% of ...

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2011 SEAT León Body Structure

The body structure of the 2011 Seat León is unitised made from galvanised steel and uses 50% more high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels than in the previous León, 63% of the steels used are high-strength and 5% are ultra-high-strength. The sheet-metal components that make up the top section of the body (which are the roof, side panelling, pillars and side skirts) as well as the protective bars in the doors are mostly high-strength steels. The frame structure in the lower section of the new León is also composed of a high percentage of high-strength steels.

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Exploded Mercedes Benzs Body Structure

If you clicked this the title of this post and were expecting pictures of Mercedes Benz cars blown to pieces than accept my sincere apologizes. An exploded view is a diagram, picture or technical drawing of an object, that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts. Below are several "exploded" pictures of with the sheet metal removed.

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2011 Mercedes Benz E-Class Wagon Body Structure

The Mercedes Benz E‑Class body structures utilize ultra-high-strength steel in critical areas to expertly manage both weight and impact forces. Wagons integrate an elaborate network of reinforcements to provide a generous crumple zone even with three rows of seating.

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2011 Cadillac SRX Body Structure Identification

The 2011 Cadillac SRX Body Structure has a wide range of different Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) to consider during an extrication. Just remember that so many different factors come into play when cutting UHSS so never think that you are outgunned!

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2011 Volvo V70 Body Structure

2008 until to present, as of 2011 the Volvo V70 has a body structure around the passenger compartment is constructed in the form of a particularly strong safety cage using different grades of steel. Red: Ultra High Strength Steel Orange: ...

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