structural materials in the MOTOR INDUSTRY

Because it is cheap, plentiful, strong, and reasonably easy to work, sheet steel continues to be the favourite material for the production of basic structures—usually integral body‐chassis fabrications—in the motor industry. Moreover, because conventional rust‐inhibition, paint‐preparation and paint‐coating systems and materials are now cheap and reliable, once the relatively costly equipment is installed, these are still the accepted processes for protection against corrosion, as well as for enhancing the appearance of the product.