GMW18355

Description / Abstract: GMW18355, 1st Edition, January 2021 - Metallurgical Properties of Carburized Wires for Hood Applications

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose/Material Description.

This standard defines the requirements for carburized hood striker wires. Plain carbon steel wires are first cold upset and formed into shape before carburizing. The carburized striker wires will subsequently be hot upset or welded to a striker reinforcement for vehicle hood applications.

Symbols.

Not applicable.

Applicability.

This standard specifies the chemical properties of the plain carbon steel wire and outlines the metallurgical properties for the carburized, quenched and tempered wire that will subsequently be hot upset or welded to vehicle striker wire reinforcements. Type 1 striker wires are intended for Body Frame Integral vehicles and Type 2 striker wires are intended for Body on Frame vehicles