In its simplest explanation hot stamping consists of five operations: (1) blanking (or cutting-to-length), (2) forming, (3) heating, (4) cooling (quenching) and (5) trimming/piercing. Each process route listed below has a distinct order or type of these operations.| AHSS Guidelines
You’ll find most of this content as part of our page on Press Hardening Steel Grades, but this month, we want to highlight it in our AHSS Insights blog. Thanks to Eren Billur, Ph.D., President, Billur Metal Form, for providing this information. What Are Press Hardening Steel Grades and How Are They Made? Press […] The post Press Hardening Steel Grades: Unlocking Strength Through Innovation appeared first on AHSS Guidelines.| AHSS Guidelines
Automakers contemplating whether a part is cold stamped or hot formed must consider numerous factors. This blog covers some important considerations related to welding these materials for automotive applications.| AHSS Guidelines
This study found that a 1.6 mm thick hot stamped PHS1500 B-pillar had similar performance as a B-Pillar cold stamped from 3.1 mm thick mild steel, representing a 42% weight savings.| AHSS Guidelines