Weight saving remains of vital importance, particularly in automotive-related industries.
 
High strength steels offer a tremendous opportunity to save weight by downgauging in a stronger steel. Upgrading can allow savings of up to 40% which can represent huge weight reductions in some structures.
 
Use of the Weight Reduction programme contained on this website can show the potential weight saving for different grades.
 
Ideally the higher strength material should be used from the initial design, as in this way the benefits of high strength steel can be maximised. Changing steel grade within an established design often does not fully realise the possible benefits.