Description
Approval Process for Steel Sheets for Automotive Applications (Cold Forming), 2nd edition, October 2024
In the framework of collaborative work between automotive and steel industries, for the introduction of newly developed steel grades into serial application in automotive production, phases of the material approval process were defined.
A material approval process shall be used to specify the necessary steps for qualification of new grades of thin steel sheets through to readiness for use in series (volume) production. In order to evaluate new steel grades regarding their fitness for use in automotive series production, a test matrix is provided for supplying a broad data base. The results of testing are necessary requirements for the approval of a steel grade by the customer (OEM).
Compared to the 1st edition 2011, the following changes have been made: Additional to the four phases, there is milestone SST series start. Source approval has been added.
Product Number: 44027
Publication of the 2nd edition: October 2024
