Specification For BM1: Decklid Inner Panel

This benchmark is provided by the Metal Fabrication Division, General Motors Corporation (GM) in Pontiac, Michigan. GM provided the math model, technical support and major funding for this benchmark. The following organizations also contributed to this benchmark. Troy Design and Manufacturing in Redford, Michigan conducted tool construction, tryout, and test panel production for both steel and aluminum. The US Steel Corporation in Troy, Michigan provided steel material and conducted data (strain/thickness) measurement. Alcan provided the aluminum material for the benchmark.