Ultra high strength and ultra clean steel for light weight fasteners
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Swerea KIMAB AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 400 000 |
| Project duration | March 2011 - February 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | FFI - Sustainable Production |
| End-of-project report | 2010-02831_publikrapport_EN.pdf (pdf, 1026 kB) |
Important results from the project
A new generation screw materials is developed with a tensile strength of 1400MPa. The project includes development of cold heading techniques, heat treatments, design data, screw tightening methods and design guide lines. A number off new applictions will be studied.