UltraLight Steel Auto Closures

The UltraLight Steel Auto Closure (ULSAC) program demonstrates the effective use of steel in producing lightweight, structurally sound automotive closure panels that are manufacturable in high volume and affordable. ULSAC began as a concept development program, producing innovative concept designs for doors, hoods, decklids and hatches that are up to 32 percent lighter than benchmarked averages and 10 percent lighter than best-in-class, while meeting stringent structural performances targets. These results were obtained through innovative steel design combining ultra-high strength steels with manufacturing technologies such as tailored blanks, hydroforming and laser welding.

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YouTube | September 11, 2008

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