Innovative Steel Solution for Doors

Reducing CO₂ emissions, improving safety, reducing car weight and cutting costs are the main constraints in the design of a new door.

In partnership with a design office and a Tier 1 supplier, Arcelor has designed a generic door that reduces mass by 15% without impacting costs.

This design was based on a reference (D segment / one of the European “best in class”). Functional validation was achieved by comparison with this reference and industrial feasibility was validated with the help of a partner (industrial door manufacturer).

A range of innovations were implemented:

This presentation will describe

• Design principles,
• Functional validation
• Industrial feasibility.