ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON WSS-M1A365-A11

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A12

GENERAL FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A13

IMPROVED FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A14

HIGH FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A15

EXTRA HIGH FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON WSS-M1A365-A20

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A21

GENERAL FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A22

IMPROVED FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A365-A23

HIGH FORMABILITY

1. SCOPE

The materials defined by these Global specifications are fully killed, fine grained, low carbon steel sheet,
with specified minimum yield strength between 110 and 240 MPa and good forming, joining, and painting
characteristics.

The steel sheet may achieve its final thickness by cold rolling, hot rolling, continuous thin-strip casting, or
other means. All requirements of the specific variant are to be met regardless of the final thickness
reduction method.

Specification WSS-M1P94-A shall be used where pre-coating by the steel supplier is required. All
requirements of the specific variant are to be met with or without pre-coating, except as noted in these
specifications or as noted as exceptions on the Engineering Drawing.

Ford Motor Company may, at its option and in agreement with the local or regional supplier, define
additional and/or restricted technical delivery requirements such as mechanical properties, forming
characteristics and surface texture, for a specific grade and/or part. The defined requirements shall be
mandatory and no characteristics shall conflict with these engineering specifications.

Date Action Revisions Rev. 0

2012 01 10 Released D. Jordan, NA, A. Toennessen, EU

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2. APPLICATION

These Global specifications were released originally for automotive body and chassis parts.

2.1 LIMITATIONS

Common Global Grade Names are provided for information purposes and are not intended to be
used on Engineering Drawings or CAD files.

Not all grade / gauge / width / coating combinations are available. Contact Product Development
Materials Engineering for assistance or Global Materials and Fastener Standards
(gmfs@ford.com) for help in locating the responsible engineer.

Material supplied to these specifications may contain titanium or other transition metals as
alloying additions. Such alloyed steels, if subsequently surface treated by a nitrocarburising
and/or oxidizing process, risk becoming embrittled due to the formation of ultrafine TiN or other
precipitates. Accordingly, special consideration should be given to low carbon steel that contains
intentional additions of titanium or other transition metals for parts that may be subjected to
nitrocarburising and/or oxidizing processes.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company’s Quality System
Requirements. In order for materials to comply with the requirements of the material
specification they shall be sourced from suppliers listed in the Ford Motor Company Approved
Source List, (ASL). See also paragraph 4.1.

3.2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND MICROSTRUCTURE

(ASTM E112, JIS G0320, ISO 4967 / ASTM E45)

3.2.1 Chemical Composition

The upper and lower limits of chemical composition of the controlled elements shall be
established by the supplier and included in the supplier's Control Plan.

Heat and/or check analyses shall be provided as part of the initial material source approval
process in a format suitable for upload into the Ford Material Database.

3.2.2 Microstructure
The grain size number shall be established as part of the initial material source approval
process and shall be consistent (within 1 unit) throughout the thickness of the sheet.

The steel sheet shall be free from internal defects that adversely affect manufacturing or
part functionality. Examples of defects may include: pipe laminations, non-metallic
inclusions, segregation, and blowholes.

Non-metallic inclusion content shall not exceed a rating of 2.0 for thin and 2.0 for heavy
when tested in accordance with ASTM E45 Method D, Plate III, by analysis at 100X.

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3.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

(ASTM E8M, ASTM E517, EN 10002-1, ISO 6892, ISO 10113, ISO 10275, SEP 1240,
JIS Z2241)

For initial approval requirements see paragraph 4.1.

Mechanical properties are valid in both the transverse and longitudinal directions. Certification of
ongoing production material shall be in accordance with regional and/or local requirements.

For the determination of mechanical properties, the material cross sectional area shall be
defined as that of the steel; contribution of any metallic and/or organic coating to the calculated
cross-sectional area used for stress calculations is neglected.

Yield Strength is defined as lower yield stress or 0.2% proof stress (for materials without marked
yield point).

ASTM Total Elongation is measured with an ASTM (50 mm) test bar (ASTM E 8M).
EN Total Elongation is measured with an ISO II (80 mm) test bar (EN 10002-1).
JIS Total Elongation is measured with a JIS #5 test bar (JIS Z 2201).

Plastic Strain Ratio (r-value) is defined for a specific test direction with respect to the rolling
direction. It is measured at 20% total elongation (or maximum uniform elongation if less than
20%). See ASTM E 517, ISO 10113, or JIS Z 2254.

Average Plastic Strain Ratio (ravg) is calculated as a weighted average of the individual
o o o
r-values, i.e., ( 0 + 90 + 2 x 45 ) / 4

Strain Hardening Exponent (n-value) is measured over the range 10-20% strain (or 10% to end
of uniform elongation if less than 20%). See ASTM E 646 or ISO 10275.

Table 1: Mechanical Properties for Typically Cold Rolled Variants

Variant A11 A12 A13 A14 A15

Common Global Grade Name CR1 CR2 CR3 CR4 CR5
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 140 140 140 140 110
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 280 240 210 180 160
Tensile Strength, MPa (min) 270 270 270 270 260
Tensile Strength, MPa (max) 410 370 350 330 330
ASTM Total Elongation, %(min) N/R 34 38 40 42
EN Total Elongation, % (min) N/R 34 38 40 42
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) N/R 37 41 43 45
ravg (min) N/R N/R 1.5 1.6 1.7
r90 (min) N/R 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.0
n value (min) N/R 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22

Table 2: Mechanical Properties for Typically Hot Rolled Variants

Variant A20 A21 A22 A23
Common Global Grade Name HR0 HR1 HR2 HR3
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 240 210 180 180
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 350 320 290 260
Tensile Strength, MPa (min) 310 310 270 270
Tensile Strength, MPa (max) 460 430 400 380
ASTM Total Elongation, % (min) 26 30 34 38
EN Total Elongation, % (min) 22 26 30 34
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) N/R 33 39 42
n value (min) 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18

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3.4 DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

3.4.1 Thickness and Thickness Tolerance

Unless otherwise specified by Ford Motor Company on the Engineering Drawing or
Purchase Order, the tolerance for thickness shall comply with
ESBAU5-1N260-AA or latest level.

3.4.2. Other Dimensional Tolerances

Length, width, flatness, camber, out-of-square, mass and other tolerances for the
material as delivered by the steel supplier are defined by the relevant local
manufacturing activity. Examples include ASTM A 568M, ASTM A 635M, JFS A 1001,
JFS A 2001, EN 10051, EN 10131, and EN 10143

3.5 FORMABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, as part of the initial material source approval process,
approve the formability of this material by means of laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s),
and/or another mutually acceptable alternative, using the equipment and methods that are
proposed for production.

If needed to enable the fabrication of a specific component, restricted tolerances and/or

additional material property requirements (i.e., the "quality level" of the steel) shall be developed
by the affected manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Examples include, but are not
limited to: restricted yield strength range, restricted gauge tolerance, specified minimum n-value,
and specified surface roughness.

The "quality level" of the steel for a specific component:

• shall not conflict with specified requirements in paragraph 3 of this Engineering Material
Specification
• shall be described in detail by the local manufacturing activity
• shall be a mandatory extension of these Engineering Material Specifications

Acceptance of subsequent orders by the steel supplier for a given component at the agreed
upon quality level implies that all steel supplied will be of a comparable quality level and will form
that part satisfactorily as defined and recorded by the manufacturing activity.

3.6 JOINABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, as part of the initial material source approval process,
approve the joinability (e.g., resistance spot welding, riveting, adhesive bonding) of this material
by means of laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s), and/or another mutually acceptable
alternative, using the equipment and methods that are proposed for production.

If needed to enable the fabrication of a specific component, restricted tolerances and/or

additional material property requirements (i.e., the "quality level" of the steel) shall be developed
by the affected manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Examples include, but are not
limited to: restricted chemical composition, restricted gauge tolerance, specified minimum n-
value, and specified surface condition.

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The "quality level" of the steel for a specific component:

• shall not conflict with specified requirements in paragraph 3 of this Engineering

Material Specification
• shall be described in detail by the local manufacturing activity
• shall be a mandatory extension of these Engineering Material Specifications

Acceptance of subsequent orders by the steel supplier for a given component at the agreed
upon quality level implies that all steel supplied will be of a comparable quality level and can be
joined satisfactorily as defined and recorded by the manufacturing activity.

3.7 SURFACE APPEARANCE, CONDITION, AND SURFACE ROUGHNESS (Ra)

3.7.1 Surface Classification

Surface appearance shall be defined as Class 1 or Class 3:

• A Class 1 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are exposed to view
after paint or trim.

• A Class 3 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are concealed
during normal use.

3.7.2 Incoming Lubricant

Products coated with a designated mill-applied lubricant (i.e., mill oil or prelube) shall
comply with the regional requirements and regional approved lubricant list.

3.7.3 Surface Roughness

The surface roughness and associated parameters for a given component are to be
defined and recorded by the regional manufacturing activity.

3.8 PAINTABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, as part of the initial material source approval process,
approve the paintability (e.g., compatibility, appearance, performance) of this material by means
of laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s), and/or another mutually acceptable alternative, using
the equipment and methods that are proposed for production.

If needed to enable the fabrication of a specific component, restricted tolerances and/or

additional material property requirements (i.e., the "quality level" of the steel) shall be developed
by the affected manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Examples include, but are not
limited to: restricted dross content, specified surface roughness, and specified surface condition.

The "quality level" of the steel for a specific component:

• shall not conflict with specified requirements in paragraph 3 of this Engineering

Material Specification
• shall be described in detail by the local manufacturing activity
• shall be a mandatory extension of these Engineering Material Specifications

Acceptance of subsequent orders by the steel supplier for a given component at the agreed
upon quality level implies that all steel supplied will be of a comparable quality level and can be
painted satisfactorily as defined and recorded by the manufacturing activity.

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact gmfs@ford.com for questions concerning Engineering Material
Specifications.

4.1 INITIAL SUPPLIER APPROVAL BY FORD

For initial approval, the supplier should contact Product Development Materials Engineering to
obtain the latest revision of the Sheet Metal Material Specification/Source Approval Process and
test requirement checklist.

Upon initial technical approval and completion of a functional prove-out (line trial), the material
will be added to the Engineering Material Approved Source List (ASL).

4.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The reference documents are:

External Standards:

ASTM A568M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and High-Strength,
Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
ASTM A635M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness
Coils, Carbon, Hot-Rolled
ASTM E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E45 Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
ASTM E646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n-values) of
Metallic Sheet Materials
EN 10002-1 Metallic Materials – Tensile Testing – Part 1: Method of Test at Ambient
Temperature
EN 10051 Specification for Continuously Hot Rolled Uncoated Plate, Sheet and
Strip of Non-Alloy and Alloy Steels – Tolerances on Dimensions and
Shape
EN 10131 Cold Rolled Uncoated and Zinc or Zinc-Nickel Electrolytically Coated
Low Carbon and High Yield Strength Steel Flat Products for Cold
Forming – Tolerances on Dimension and Shape
EN 10143 Continuously Hot-Dip Coated Steel Sheet and Strip – Tolerances on
Dimensions and Shape

ISO 4967 Steel – Determination of Content of Non-Metallic Inclusions –

Micrographic Method
ISO 6892 Metallic Materials – Tensile Testing at Ambient Temperature
ISO 10113 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of Plastic Strain
Ratio
ISO 10275 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of Tensile Strain
Hardening Exponent
JFS A 1001 Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip for Automobile Use
JFS A 2001 Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip for Automobile Use
JIS G0320 Standard Test Methods for Heat Analysis of Sheet Products
JIS Z2201 Test Pieces for Tensile Test for Metallic Materials
JIS Z2241 Method of Tensile Test for Metallic Materials
JIS Z2254 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of Plastic Strain
Ratio

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SEP 1240 Testing and Documentation Guideline for the Experimental

Determination of Mechanical Properties of Steel Sheets for CAE-
Calculations

Ford Material / Engineering Standards:

ESBAU5-1N260-(*) Sheet Metal Gauges & Thickness Tolerances

WSS-M1P94-A Coatings, Steel Sheet
WSS-M99P1111-A Standard Requirements for Production Materials

(*) – latest level

4.3 METHOD OF SPECIFYING

The specification on the Engineering Drawing, CAD file, or related documents shall include the
base steel, the coating (if applicable), and the surface classification.

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, High Formability (design minimum yield strength
140 MPa), coated with hot dip galvanized zinc, for a visible exterior body panel (CR4), would be
specified thus:

• Steel to WSS-M1A365-A14, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 50G50G-GI, Class 1

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Low Carbon, uncoated, for a non-visible part with minimal specific
formability requirements (HR0), would be specified thus:

• Steel to WSS-M1A365-A20: Class 3

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