This pocket book is the latest step in presenting steel’s credentials to a challenging market sector. It describes the issues that drive Corus to develop purpose-designed automotive steels for lightweight, durable, high-quality and cost-effective automotive body structures, power-train components, chassis frames and many other vehicle applications. It also provides background on how steel is processed for its wide range of applications and the steel technologies that are essential for modern car making.
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Wire Rod is a high performance material for the varied applications of the wire products world wide industry. From the high strength required in tyre cord and springs to the modest strength of household nails, Corus can supply a wire rod to meet the given specification.
Corus's specialist Automotive Service Centre, based in the West Midlands, services all tiers of the automotive industry, from OEMs to pressworkers and component manufacturers.
Corus Engineering Steels is a key player in the production of material for many safety critical automotive applications such as: front suspension assemblies; rear suspension assemblies; steering components; tyre cord; front wheel assemblies; drive line components; and engine and gearbox components.
Corus Special Strip is an international group of companies that have a strong focus on rolling and plating technologies. One of Corus Special Strip’s main markets is automotive.
Corus Strip Products produce uncoated and coated sheet steels in both the UK and IJmuiden in Holland. A wide range of widths, grades, coatings and thicknesses are available. Much of this product range is produced specifically for automotive, typically for auto-body applications. Some grades are also available pre-painted.
A regular technical update explaining the progress of Advanced Vehicle Concepts within the global steel industry's Ultra Light Steel Autobody programme