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“We ’ re implementing a new technology , called pressure-controlled hardening ( PCH ). It works by utilising a hydraulic system in the bottom of the press and it ’ s used by increasing the pressure of our part into the dye which leads to a very fast hot-forming time ”
— Torsten Hallfeldt , Stamping Supervisor , Ford
the technology for car bodies more carefully in order to increase safety and to be better-focused on the challenges which comes with the automotive industry ,” explains Hallfeldt . “ If we look at the different vehicles coming up in the market , such as electric cars , there are still the passengers and car bodies to consider so it ’ s important we continue to make robust bodies . This is the right technology to introduce into the company and we plan to continue to do this worldwide .”
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In order to make the vehicles as safe as possible , Ford has used boron steel to deliver maximum driver and passenger protection . With boron steel considered to be the strongest steel used in the auto industry , it has enabled the firm to achieve a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating on its new Ford Focus . Hallfeldt believes Ford takes safety very seriously and affirms it remains a key priority . “ Safety is a big advantage for us because due to us
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