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Many auto makers have created acronyms for their safety cage of UHSS body structure, Mazda is no different. To maintain a rigid safety cage around the passenger compartment, the Mazda CX-9 body is built around the Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution ...

Make sure you check out the updated List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS page.  New models have been added and the link is always availbile on the available on the top right of every page under Boron Extrication Links. You ...

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are packed full of UHSS and Dual Phase Steel.   4.  A-Pillar and Roof Rail Reinforcement – Dual Phase Steel 10. Center Reinforcement Pillar Replacement – Dual Phase Steel 13. Side Door Impact Beams – ...

I have posted before about the 2010 Ford Fusion and how the vehicle incorporates cost-efficient lightweight steel for added protection and sleek design. With the 2010 Ford Fusion wining the Motor Trend Car of the Year award there will be ...

The steel makers are responsible for all the new challenges firefighter face with vehicle extrications. However, groups like the American Iron and Steel Institute have made information available that we should all take the time to read. Technical Information Application ...

How long have super reinforced B-pillars been out on the road? Check on the image below of a section of a B-pillar from a 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon. Layers of reinforcements with a nice solid piece of round bar ...

The reinforcement of this B-pillar from a Buick Enclave is made from DP 980, which is UHSS but it is spot-welded to an HSLA reinforcement. The reinforcement for the B-pillar of a Buick Enclave is made from DP 980, an ...

After several request for information on the Boron and Ultra-high Strength Steel (UHSS) used in Subaru vehicles I decided to put together a post. Subaru is well known for the use of Boron and UHSS so I steered cleared of ...