September 06, 2008

JFE Steel develops new technology in auto sheet

YIEH reported that Japanese JFE Steel has planned to develop a technology which can expect the rusty life cycle of auto sheets when actual exercise to meet the strong demands from auto industry.

JFE said that this technology can evaluate the corrosion microscopically and it can help to improve the quality development and selection of auto sheets.

Besides, JFE Steel has cooperated with Earth Chemical Co and Ishihara Chemical Co to develop an insect repelling steel sheet that keeps cockroaches away. And the new sheet will be used in appliance makers for use as under panels for microwave ovens and refrigerators.