What is an automobile frame?

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RyanFitz
07/29/25 2:43pm
An automobile frame is the base structure of a vehicle, also known as the chassis. It bears almost all the weight of the vehicle and cargo, typically consisting of two longitudinal beams and several cross beams. It is supported on the wheels via suspension devices, front axle, and rear axle, possessing sufficient strength and stiffness to withstand the vehicle's load and impacts transmitted from the wheels. The automobile frame is primarily a major load-bearing component inside the vehicle, directly affecting driving safety. Deformation of the frame is mainly characterized by bending. Therefore, frame plates have high requirements for formability, meaning the steel plates used for automobile frames must have excellent comprehensive performance, sufficient strength and toughness, good fatigue resistance, and cold formability.
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