Shear band induced damage development during the bending of ultra-high strength steels

The bending of ultra high strength steel removes the need to perform welding with its associated environmental damage from gases or power usage and can cause adverse health conditions for welders. Bending is also known to be stronger than a welded component and offers financial benefits with lower-skilled operators and lower costs. The ultra high strength steel market is currently growing 7% year on year primarily within the automotive sector and reducing the need for welding using the Tata steel ultra high strength steel products will bring environmental, economic, quality of life for manufacturers and health and safety benefits.