Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
Start learning about where automakers are using Ultra High Strength Steel. By 2010, 50% of the body structure of new vehicles will be made from advanced steels.
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| Grade | Typical Applications |
| Mild Steel, Bake Hardened, Solid Solution Strengthened | Body Panels (Closures, floor pan, dash panel, etc.) |
| High Strength Low Alloy | Rails, Structural Members |
| Dual Phase, trade names DUAL-TEN and DP-600 | Rails, Rocker Panels, B-pillars and Side Panels |
| Ultra High Strength Steel (Martensitic, Boron) | Rocker reinforcements, door beams, bumper beams |
| TRIP (Transformation Induced Plasticity) Steel | The enhanced formability allows for more complicated parts than other high strength steels |
