Docol steels are available in a wide variety of strength levels to suit numerous applications.
 
The higher the strength level, the greater the potential for downgauging and thus the greater the potential weight saving. Weight savings of up to 40% can be achieved whilst maintaining strength levels.
 
It may be that more strength is required in a design, in which case this can be achieved without adding weight to the design.
 

As a very generalised comment, formability decreases as strength level increases. However, high levels of formability can be obtained from many high strength grades and these should be considered in potential designs.

Use of the Weight Reduction programme contained on this website can show potential weight savings by upgrading to stronger Docol grades.

Whilst higher strength grades are more expensive, this higher cost can be more than compensated for by the lower weight of steel required for the component.
 
Material selection thus depends on a combination of the strength required, the formability demands and an assessment of total cost