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Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look at Developing Best-In-Class Repairability Guidelines and Procedures
I-CAR · June 11, 2018
Summary
This article highlights an I-CAR presentation from Great Designs in Steel 2018 emphasizing the critical need for standardized OEM repair information and material identification. It calls on engineers to clearly provide the Megapascals (MPa) of vehicle parts to ensure technicians can safely navigate heating, straightening, and replacement restrictions on high-strength steels.
What to do on the job
Identify the specific Megapascal (MPa) rating and material composition of high-strength steel parts before attempting any heating, straightening, or sectioning repairs.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the extra research time required to identify specific steel grades (MPa) and to defend the necessity of replacing rather than repairing/heating ultra-high-strength steel components according to OEM-specific limits.
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