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5 Most Used Materials in Car Manufacturing

The idea of cars came in when horse-drawn carriages were used to move around. These carriages were made of wood, so at that time, it seemed logical that the car body and chassis be made of wood. However, metal fabrication replaced it soon and steel became the metal of choice to make the body and chassis. The famous Model T car by Ford had metal chassis in 1908 and a few years later the Dodge brothers built the first car that had an all-steel body. While steel is still widely used in the car manufacturing industry due to its strength, durability, and affordability. There are other materials also that are now used in making cars. Let's explore them, starting with steel. Steel: Steel is a versatile and essential material in car manufacturing, still used for a wide range of parts and components that contribute to the strength, durability, and safety of vehicles. Steel manufacturing has improved a lot and it’s not surprising that the steel used in various components differs in quality ...