The factors that determine the performance monocoque cars. New approaches to the evaluation of the stress state of car bodies, the stability of load-bearing elements. The importance of assessing the survivability of bearing elements.
load-bearing structure, strength, stability, survivability load-bearing elements.The article presents the results of research for upsetting tool inserts made of hard alloy VK-20 different manufacturers. All studies were performed according to standard procedures using cer-tified equipment. The results showed that the majority of the inserts (80%) did not meet the re-quirements of GOST 3882-74 for a hard alloy VK20
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