A new high-strength steel developed for cold stamping addresses the challenges presented by materials traditionally used to manufacture electric vehicle components.

A novel approach in the field of narrow gap laser welding produces superior weld joint quality, especially the configuration of weld toe, which has a positive effect on fatigue life.

There is growing interest in steels microalloyed with titanium, niobium, and molybdenum for use in high-temperature carburizing applications. This article describes methods for control of grain coarsening and work to commercialize microalloyed coarsening-resistant steels.

This article identifies several factors that are not fully addressed in most fracture toughness test standards and explains how they may influence calculated values obtained from ferritic steels. Of particular consequence are test temperatures within the ductile-to-brittle transition regime and test specimen geometries when measuring the toughness of weld metal and heat-affected zones.