Standard No.

Carbon Steel or Alloy and High Yield Point 2352

Steel Plates, Strips and Straps for Slight Ed.: 1 Mod.
Page: 1/13
Date: 10-01-1998
Drawings or Non-Severe Bending

Aim Table of Contents

The aim of this Standard is to describe the 1. General....................................................... 2
properties of carbon or alloy steel and high yield 2. Mechanical Properties and Chemical
point steel plates, strips and straps, which are used Analysis ...................................................................2
in Piaggio manufacturing. 3. Structure ..................................................... 2
4. Technological Properties ............................ 2
5. Requirements and Test Methods ............... 3
6. Standard Notes on Drawings...................... 3

Modification Date Description of the Modification

10-01-1998 Ed. 1 – New fully reviewed edition.

Date of Coming into Force: 09-03-98

Prepared by: P. Mariani
Controlled by: A. Mantini
Approved by: E. Cazzamani

List of Distribution (codes): 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 62, 64, 67, 68, 72, 80, 81, 90, 91, 92, 93, 144, 169, 922.
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1. General 4. Technological Properties

This Standard deals with cold- or hot-rolled steel
plates, narrow strips, wide strips and straps. 4.1 Weldability
By wide strips, we mean products having a width ≥
C 16, Fe 360, Fe 410, S 275 and S 355 steels are
600 mm.
suitable for standard welding processes and
applications. Whereas, as regards other types of
2. Mechanical Properties and Chemical steel, especially if their temper is higher than 0.23%,
special care is needed to carry out welding
Analysis
operations. Therefore, they should be used only
A) Cold-rolled plates and wide strips having a after the assessment of the welding process
thickness ≤ 3 mm – see Tables 1 and 3. according to UNI EN 288.
B) Cold-rolled narrow strips and straps having a As a rule, the use of JR and JO type steels is not
thickness ≤ 3 mm – see Tables 2 and 3. advisable in case of fusion weldings.
C) Hot-rolled plates, strips and straps having a As regards hot-rolled products with a finish of 3
thickness 1.5 ÷ 8 mm – see Tables 4 and 5. (non-pickled), the welding process should allow for
D) Cold-rolled high yield point steel plates, strips the presence of an oxide coating.
and straps having a thickness 0.4 ÷ 3 mm – Welding is guaranteed in standard processes and
see Tables 6 and 8. applications for high yield point steels.
E) Hot-rolled high yield point steel plates, strips With regard to steels with Mn ≥ 1.60%, a tempering
and straps having a thickness 1.5 ÷ 8 mm – treatment at a temperature of 550°C needs to be
see Tables 7 and 8. carried out after the welding operations.
The zone of the base metal that is affected by
fusion heat (Thermally Alterated Zone) may be
3. Structure
subject to a decrease of its mechanical strength.
High yield point steels should be totally killed and
have an evenly distributed fine-grain ferritic 4.2 Bendings
structure.
Prescribed bending diameters are valid only for UNI
The grain size, which needs to be calculated
test pieces. As regards practical applications on
according to UNI 3245, should be 10 or finer.
parts (in the presence of burrs, work hardened
Grains, whose size number is 9, are accepted, but
edges, etc.), it is advisable at least to triple the
their quantity should be < 10%.
bending radiuses.
Sulphide inclusions (SS) should fall within the K3
limit (Sulphides) ≤ 20 (according to K UNI 3244 4.3 Heat Treatments
method). The structural analysis should be
The steels, which are dealt with in this Standard,
performed at 1/3 of the width of the rolled section.
are not suitable to be subject to heat treatments,
such as:
- Hardening and tempering
- Surface induction hardening
- Carburizing / Carbonitriding.
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With the exception of the following steels: - Type of Semi-Finished Product

- C 16 - PIAGGIO Abbreviation
(Suitable for surface hardening, carburising / - Reference to this Standard
carbonitriding)
Example:
- 25MC6, C 5-50, C 5-60, C 5-65
(Suitable for hardening and tempering, surface Cold-Rolled Strip - Fe 360 – Standard No. 2352/LT
hardening)
- S 275 J2G3, S 355 J2G3 N.B. If the Design Department requires properties

(Suitable for slight carburising / carbonitriding; in other than those described in this Standard, they

this case, however, the mechanical properties of the should be reported in the drawing.

core and the toughness cannot be guaranteed and,

moreover, dishomogeneities in the surface Mentioned Standards
hardness may be noticed).
2379/LT, 2451/LT, 2460/LT, 2682/LT, 2700/LT
UNI 564:60, 3244:80, 3245:87, 5548:65, 5961:84,
5. Requirements and Test Methods 7065:72, 7958:79
UNI EN 288:93, 10149-2:97, 10149-3:97
As regards the requirements and test methods,
EURONORM 149-80 Issue 4
concerning the products, which are dealt with in this
Standard, see Standard No. 2451/LT.

6. Standard Notes on Drawings

The following notes should be reported:

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TABLE 1 – Cold-Rolled Plates and Wide Strips – Thickness: “a” ≤ 3 mm - Mechanical Properties

Previous UNI Standard Surface Properties Tensile Stress Test Hardnes Bending Guidelines for Use
Piaggio Piaggio Equivalent Delivery s Test
Abbreviation Abbreviation Conditions (1) (2) α = 180°
(5)
(4) (1) (3)
Rm ReH A 80 HRB h
2 2
N/mm N/mm %

Fe 360 --- 360 ÷ 440 ≥ 235 ≥ 25 ≥ 50 0.5 a Bended or blanked parts

7958 Annealed Standard No. 2460/LT
with guaranteed weldability
Fe 410 Rq 42 Point 2.1 410 ÷ 490 ≥ 255 ≥ 22 ≥ 50 a and increasing mechanical
properties

Notes:
(1) On a test piece, which has been drawn crosswise in relation to the rolling direction.
(2) For the performance of the test, see Standard No. 2682/LT.
(3) h = diameter of the spindle.
For the performance of the test, see UNI 5548.
(4) The Fe 42 C-D and Fe 52 C-D grades, which are no longer considered in this Standard, should be replaced with hot-rolled grades (Table 4) having similar mechanical
properties.
The C 16 and 25MC6 grades, which are no longer taken into consideration for wide strips, should be replaced with products having similar properties and that should
be delivered in narrow strips and straps.
(5) Approximate figures.
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TABLE 2 – Cold-Rolled Narrow Strips and Straps – Thickness: “a” ≤ 3 mm - Mechanical Properties

Previous UNI Standard Surface Tensile Stress Test Hardnes Bending Surface
Piaggio Piaggio Equivalent Delivery Properties s Test Induction
Abbrev. Abbrev. Conditions (1) (2) α = 180° Hardening Guidelines for Use
(5)
(1) (3) (4)
(6)
Rm ReH A HRB h HRC
2 2
N/mm N/mm %

C 16 L2 7065 Annealed ≤ 410 --- ≥ 23 ≤ 69 0 (block) Suitable for hardening and

tempering, surface induction
--- Globulized 37 ÷ 49 hardening, carburising, and
annealed 412 ÷ 540 ≥ 255 ≥ 16 70 ÷ 83 2a carbonitriding heat
treatments
25MC6 L5 --- Work 637 ÷ 785 ≥ 441 ≥8 89 ÷ 99 --- Bended or blanked parts
hardened 40 ÷ 50 Suitable for hardening and
tempering and surface
25MC6 L5 --- Annealed 490 ÷ 588 ≥ 392 ≥ 16 77 ÷ 85 α = 90° induction hardening heat
0.5 a treatments
Standard
C 5-50 --- --- Annealed 490 ÷ 588 ≥ 392 ≥ 16 75 ÷ 85 α = 90° --- Drawn parts
No. 2460/LT
0.5 a
Point 2.1
C 5-60 --- --- 588 ÷ 686 ≥ 412 ≥ 12 85 ÷ 93 α = 90° --- Bended parts
Work
a
hardened Not
C 5-65 --- --- 637 ÷ 785 ≥ 490 ≥8 89 ÷ 99 --- --- Blanked parts weldable

Fe 390HK Fe 40 390 ÷ 540 ≥ 235 ≥4 64 ÷ 83 2a --- Blanked parts with

(5) (7) (8) increasing mechanical
Work properties.
5961
hardened The fitness for standard
Fe 490HK Fe 50 490 ÷ 640 ≥ 343 --- 80 ÷ 90 5a ---
(5) (8) welding processes is not
guaranteed.
Fe 590HK Fe 60 590 ÷ 740 ≥ 470 --- ≥ 88 --- ---
(5)
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Notes:
(1) On a test piece, which has been drawn parallel in relation to the rolling direction for products whose width is < 350 mm; otherwise crosswise.
(2) For the performance of the test, see Standard No. 2682/LT.
(3) h = diameter of the spindle. For the performance of the test, see UNI 5548.
(4) Approximate figures – (See Standard No. 2379/LT).
(5) Approximate figures.
(6) The Fe 410 grade, which is no longer taken into consideration in this Table, should be replaced with products delivered in plates or wide strips having similar
mechanical properties.
(7) A80 elongation.
(8) Bending test to be carried out only on thicknesses between 0.06 and 0.12 mm.
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TABLE 3 – Cold-Rolled Plates, Strips and Straps – Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition
Piaggio
Abbreviation (1)

C% Si % Mn % P% S% Cr %

Fe 360 ≤ 0.18 --- ≤ 0.80 ≤ 0.040 ≤ 0.040 ---

Fe 410 ≤ 0.20 --- ≤ 1.20 ≤ 0.040 ≤ 0.040 ---

C 16 0.12 ÷ 0.18 ≤ 0.35 0.30 ÷ 0.70 ≤ 0.035 ≤ 0.035 ---

25MC6 0.20 ÷ 0.28 0.15 ÷ 0.35 1.20 ÷ 1.70 ≤ 0.035 ≤ 0.035 0.30 ÷ 0.60

C 5 50 (2) 0.47 ÷ 0.55 ≤ 0.40 0.60 ÷ 0.90 ≤ 0.035 ≤ 0.035 ---

C 5 60 (2) 0.47 ÷ 0.55 ≤ 0.40 0.60 ÷ 0.90 ≤ 0.035 ≤ 0.035 ---

C 5 65 (2) 0.47 ÷ 0.55 ≤ 0.40 0.60 ÷ 0.90 ≤ 0.035 ≤ 0.035 ---

Fe 390 HK --- --- --- --- --- ---

Fe 490 HK --- --- --- --- --- ---

Fe 590 HK --- --- --- --- --- ---

Notes:
(1) Values of cast analysis.
(2) Content of S + P ≤ 0.060%.
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TABLE 4 – Hot-Rolled Plates, Strips and Straps – Thickness: “a” 1.5 ÷ 8 mm - Mechanical Properties

Previous UNI Standard Surface Tensile Stress Test Hardness Bending Guidelines for Use
Piaggio Piaggio Equivalent Delivery Properties Test
Abbreviation Abbreviation Conditions (1) (2) α = 180°
h
(4) (3)
Rm ReH A 80 A 80 HRB L C
2 2
N/mm N/mm a<3 a≥3
% %
S 275 JR Fe 410 Blanked parts with
S 275 JO Fe 430 increasing mechanical
430 ÷ 580 ≥ 275 ≥ 14 ≥ 20 --- 2a 2a
properties
S 275 J2G3 (6)
S 355 JR
Standard
S 355 JO Fe 510 UNI-EN Hot rough- No. 2460/LT 510 ÷ 680 ≥ 355 ≥ 14 ≥ 20 --- 2.5a 2.5a
S 355 J2G3 (6) rolled
10025 Point 2.1
E 295 Fe 490 490 ÷ 660 ≥ 295 ≥ 12 ≥ 18 --- --- ---
(5)
E 335 Fe 590 590 ÷ 730 ≥ 335 ≥8 ≥ 14 --- --- ---
E 360 Fe 690 690 ÷ 840 ≥ 365 ≥5 ≥ 10 --- --- ---
Notes:
(1) On a test piece, which has been drawn crosswise (for plates and wide strips) or lengthwise (for narrow strips and straps whose width is < 350 mm).
(2) For the performance of the test, see Standard No. 2682/LT.
(3) h = diameter of the spindle. For the performance of the test, see UNI 5548 and UNI 564. L = lengthwise; C = crosswise.
(4) C16 and 25MC6 grades, which are no longer taken into consideration in this Table, should be replaced with cold-rolled grades delivered in narrow strips and straps.
(5) J2G3 grade products should be delivered normalized or in similar treatment conditions obtained by means of normalizing rolling.
(6) JR, JO and J2G3 grade steels have a degree of weldability and brittle fracture insensitiveness in a decreasing order.
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TABLE 5 – Hot-Rolled Plates, Strips and Straps – Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition
Piaggio
Abbreviation (1)

C% Si % Mn % P% S% N% Al %
(2) (3)
S 275 JR ≤ 0.24 --- ≤ 1.60 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.011 ---
S 275 JO ≤ 0.21 --- ≤ 1.60 ≤ 0.050 ≤ 0.050 ≤ 0.011 ---
S 275 J2G3 ≤ 0.21 --- ≤ 1.60 ≤ 0.045 ≤ 0.045 --- ≥ 0.025

S 355 JR ≤ 0.27 ≤ 0.60 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.011 ---

S 355 JO ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.60 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.050 ≤ 0.050 ≤ 0.011 ---
S 355 J2G3 ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.60 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.045 ≤ 0.045 --- ≥ 0.025

E 295 --- --- --- ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.011 ---

E 335 --- --- --- ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.011 ---

E 360 --- --- --- ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.055 ≤ 0.011 ---

Notes:
(1) Values of product analysis.
(2) The prescribed values can be exceeded provided that for each 0.001% increase of N, the maximum
percentage of P is decreased by 0.005%. In any case, the percentage of N should not be higher than
0.014%.
(3) The maximum value of nitrogen cannot be applied if the chemical composition includes a percentage of Al ≥
0.025 or if other elements fixing nitrogen in a sufficient quantity are present.

TABLE 6 – Cold-Rolled High Yield Point Steel Plates, Strips and Straps

Thickness: “a” ≤ 3 mm - Mechanical Properties

Tensile Stress Test Bending

Piaggio Equivalent Surface Test Guidelines for Use
Abbreviation Finish (1) (2) α = 180°
(4) (3)
ReH Rm A 80 h
2 2
N/mm N/mm %

FeE 275 HF ≥ 275 350 ÷ 420 ≥ 25 0 (block) For overstressed

Euronorm Standard
structural parts; the
149 No. 2460/LT
FeE 315 HF ≥ 315 370 ÷ 510 ≥ 24 0 (block) fitness for bending
Point 2.1 and cold drawing
FeE 355 HF Issue 4 ≥ 355 420 ÷ 540 ≥ 20 0.5 a decreases as the
yield stress
FeE 420 HF ≥ 420 480 ÷ 630 ≥ 16 a increases.

FeE 490 HF ≥ 490 550 ÷ 710 ≥ 14 1.5 a

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Notes:
(1) On test pieces, which have been drawn crosswise for products whose width is ≥ 350 mm; otherwise on test
pieces drawn lenghtwise.
(2) For the performance of the test, see Standard No. 2682/LT.
(3) h = diameter of the spindle. On crosswise-drawn test piece. For the performance of the test, see UNI 5548
and UNI 564.
(4) Approximate equivalent.
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TABLE 7 – Hot-Rolled High Yield Point Steel Plates, Strips and Straps - Thickness: “a” 1.5 ÷ 8 mm - Mechanical Properties

Previous Tensile Stress Test Bending

Piaggio Piaggio Equivalent Type of Surface Test Guidelines for Use
Abbreviation Abbreviation Rolling Finish (1) (2) α = 180°
ReH Rm a<3 a≥3
N/mm
2
N/mm
2 (3)
h
A 80 A
% %
S 260 NC --- ≥ 260 370 ÷ 490 ≥ 24 ≥ 30 0 (block) For overstressed
UNI-EN Normalizing
S 315 NC --- ≥ 315 430 ÷ 550 ≥ 22 ≥ 27 0.5 a structural parts. The
Rolling
S 355 NC --- 10149 - 3 ≥ 355 470 ÷ 610 ≥ 20 ≥ 25 0.5 a fitness for bending
(4) and cold drawing
S 420 NC --- ≥ 420 530 ÷ 670 ≥ 18 ≥ 23 0.5 a decreases as the yield
S 315 MC Standard ≥ 315 390 ÷ 510 ≥ 20 ≥ 24 0 (block) stress increases.
No. 2460/LT
S 355 MC FeE 355 TM ≥ 355 430 ÷ 550 ≥ 19 ≥ 23 0.5 a
Point 2.1 The products with
S 420 MC FeE 420 TM UNI-EN Thermo- ≥ 420 480 ÷ 620 ≥ 16 ≥ 19 0.5 a normalizing rolling
Mechanical (NC) should be used
S 460 MC ≥ 460 520 ÷ 670 ≥ 14 ≥ 17 a only when the
10149 - 2 Controlled
Rolling guarantee of high-
S 500 MC FeE 490 TM ≥ 500 550 ÷ 700 ≥ 12 ≥ 14 a temperature holding
(5) of the mechanical
S 550 MC ≥ 550 600 ÷ 760 ≥ 12 ≥ 14 1.5 a
properties is required.
S 600 MC ≥ 600 650 ÷ 820 ≥ 11 ≥ 13 1.5 a

S 650 MC ≥ 650 700 ÷ 800 ≥ 10 ≥ 12 2a

S 700 MC ≥ 700 750 ÷ 950 ≥ 10 ≥ 12 2a

Notes:
(1) For NC rolled sections, on a test piece, which has been drawn crosswise for products whose width is ≥ 350 mm; otherwise on test pieces drawn lenghtwise.
For MC rolled sections, on a test piece, which has been drawn lengthwise.
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(2) For the performance of the test, see Standard No. 2682/LT.
(3) h = diameter of the spindle. On crosswise-drawn test piece. For the performance of the test, see UNI 5548 and UNI 564.
(4) Rolled sections can also be delivered in normalized condition (see UNI EN 10149-1, point 3.6).
(5) See UNI EN 10149-1, point 3.5.
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TABLE 8 – Cold- and Hot-Rolled High Yield Point Steel Plates, Strips and Straps – Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition
Piaggio Type of
Abbreviation Rolling (1)

C% Mn % Si % P% S% Al % Nb % (3) Ti %
(2) (3)
Fe E 275 HF ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.90 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.015 ÷ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
Fe E 315 HF Cold-rolled ≤ 0.10 ≤ 1.10 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.015 ÷ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
Fe E 355 HF ≤ 0.10 ≤ 1.30 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.015 ÷ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
Fe E 420 HF ≤ 0.12 ≤ 1.50 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.015 ÷ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
Fe E 490 HF ≤ 0.12 ≤ 1.60 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.015 ÷ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 260 NC ≤ 0.18 ≤ 1.30 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.022 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 315 NC ≤ 0.18 ≤ 1.50 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.022 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 355 NC ≤ 0.20 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 420 NC ≤ 0.20 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 315 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.40 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.022 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 355 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.60 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.022 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 420 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
Hot-rolled
S 460 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.70 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 500 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.80 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 550 MC ≤ 0.14 ≤ 1.90 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≥ 0.010 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.16
S 600 MC ≥ 0.010
≤ 0.14 ≤ 2.00 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.22
S 650 MC ≥ 0.010
≤ 0.14 ≤ 2.10 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.23
S 700 MC ≥ 0.010
≤ 0.14 ≤ 2.20 ≤ 0.55 ≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.017 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.23

Notes:
(1) Values of product analysis.
(2) Also Vanadium can be used as micro-binder.
(3) The sum of Nb, Ti and V contents should be ≤ 0.25%.