Simple! Look at the image below and think of it painted. We could easily overlook the fact that this B-Pillar structure is made up of 3 different blanks and two different gauges of materials. How will you know that you ...
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More American Iron and Steel Institute Links
Links fixed on the American Iron and Steel Institute post. Also added some more links below from the American Iron and Steel Institute. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss body structures and vehicle designs. So make sure you at least skim ...
Read More »VW Beetle Safety Cage Body Structure
Unfortunately, founding information on the type of steel used and the location of any UHSS or Boron was unsuccessful. I’ll put a request in with VW for some clarification. In the mean time, take a look at the VW Beetle ...
Read More »List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS
I started a List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS broken down by vehicle division brand news like Chevrolet and Honda. The list will continue to grow today. Please let me know what you think!
Read More »2010 Ram 1500 UHSS
The Highway Safety Rating (IIHS) for Overall Side is listed as Marginal for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram. The truck has Side Guard Door Beams in the front and rear doors. This information would led me to think there should not ...
Read More »2011 Ford Super Duty and Boron?
Remember all the boron and UHSS used in the 2009 F-150? Laser welding is used to mate the roof and body-side panels to the truck’s new roof structure. The roof structure is made from DP-780 super high-strength. The high-strength steel ...
Read More »Boron Steel in Passenger Vehicles
Where is boron steel in passenger vehicles? Boronextrication.com has put together a great list that will be continually updated. Boron Steel in Passenger Vehicles
Read More »Overcoming Extrication Challenges with Boron and UHSS Guide
Firefighters are always looking for information to improve their skill set. The long over due Overcoming Extrication Challenges with Boron and UHSS Guide is Here! It is a working draft. I will be adding user submitted techniques and revising the ...
Read More »Boron Updates and Ron Moore’s Presentation
I am working on adding/ updating a page that will list all the automakers and provide links to all the vehicle information currently available on this site. You can access information by automaker right now by using the labels on ...
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