Automotive
One important sector that symbolizes the progress of the economy for industrialized countries is the automotive industry. A significant increase in the use of different types of steel, and of stainless steel in particular, has been noted in recent years due to constantly increasing technical and environmental requirements (Euro 6), not only for components where it is necessary to guarantee a long-term pleasing aesthetical appearance and a higher resistance to corrosion or oxidation, but also for structural and safety parts, due to the mechanical properties and physiochemical characteristics of stainless steels.
Therefore, in car construction, stainless steel has an extremely varied usage, from the most important mechanical components to simple nuts and bolts.