Borçelik used Altair Radioss to model ductile fracture behavior in high-strength galvanized steels for automotive applications. The company evaluated multiple failure criteria, including BIQUAD, Hosford-Coulomb, Johnson-Cook, and forming-limit models, to predict fracture under complex loading. Simulation enabled accurate representation of plastic deformation, crash, and forming scenarios. By applying mass scaling and design-of-experiments techniques, Borçelik reduced simulation time by nearly 50%, cut scrap material by 10%, and lowered costs by 5%. The approach improved product reliability while supporting lightweight vehicle design.

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