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Group standard VW 50066
Issue 2020-06
Class. No.: 51322
Descriptors: 22MnB5, cold-rolled, hot-dipped, hot-rolled, induction hardening, multi-step, partially quenched and
tempered, pre-coated, press quenching, quenched and tempered steel, sheet metal, tailor-rolled,
tailored blank, tube
Steels for Hot Forming – Uncoated or Pre-Coated

Material Requirements for Semi-Finished Products and Components
Previous issues
TL 4225: 1995-09, 2006-05, 2012-05, 2016-04
Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 4225: 2016-04:
a) Standard completely revised
Contents
Page
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 3
3 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 3
4 Material types and definitions ..................................................................................... 4
5 Designation ................................................................................................................ 4
5.1 Manganese-boron steels ............................................................................................ 4
5.2 Micro-alloyed steels ................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Induction-hardened tubes .......................................................................................... 5
5.4 Media-quenched box sections ................................................................................... 5
5.5 Coating and surface finish .......................................................................................... 5
6 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Basic requirements .................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Chemical composition as a mass percentage ............................................................ 6
6.3 Requirements for unhardened flat products and tubes .............................................. 6
6.4 Requirements for hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and
media-quenched box sections ................................................................................. 11
6.5 Processing of hot-formed components .................................................................... 15
6.6 Requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking of AS-coated
components made from manganese-boron steels ................................................... 16
7 Applicable documents .............................................................................................. 19
Appendix A .................................................................................................................................. 22
A.1 Tables ....................................................................................................................... 22
A.2 Complementary notes about the determination of the mechanical properties ......... 28
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A.3 Microsection images and catalog of structural faults in unhardened condition

(blank, coil) ............................................................................................................... 31
A.4 Microsection images and catalog of structural faults in hardened condition (hot-
formed component) .................................................................................................. 33
Appendix B Material types and definitions ................................................................................... 37
B.1 Manganese-boron steels (MB) ................................................................................. 37
B.2 LA ............................................................................................................................. 37
B.3 Hot dipping with zinc coating (hot-dip galvanizing, GI) ............................................ 37
B.4 Hot dipping with aluminum-silicon coating (AS) ....................................................... 37
B.5 Hot dipping with zinc-iron alloy coating (GA) ........................................................... 37
B.6 Direct hot forming (DS) ............................................................................................ 37
B.7 IS .............................................................................................................................. 37
B.8 Direct hot forming with pre-cooling (PS) .................................................................. 37
B.9 Multi-step hot forming (MS) ...................................................................................... 38
B.10 Inductive hardening of tubes (IH) ............................................................................. 38
B.11 Hot forming of box sections with MC ........................................................................ 38
Appendix C Code equivalences between standards and trade names ....................................... 39
Appendix D Requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking – suitability verification
of hot-formed AS-coated components ..................................................................... 40
1 Scope
Unhardened flat products for hot forming
This standard defines the requirements for uncoated and continuously coated, surface-finished,
cold-rolled, and hot-rolled flat products made of steel with a thickness of 6,0 mm to 0,65 mm. They
are used as raw materials for direct, indirect, and multi-step hot forming of steel sheet metal com-
ponents as well as for induction-hardened tubes and media-quenched, cold-formed, and welded
box sections.
For flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks"), this standard applies with the exception that the
mechanical properties and the minimum thicknesses of pre-coated blanks must be separately de-
fined for rolled areas.
Code equivalences between standards and trade names are listed in appendix C.
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Hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-quenched box sections

The second part of this standard defines the requirements for materials, coatings, the testing and
the processing of hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-quenched, cold-
formed, and welded box sections made from manganese-boron and micro-alloyed steels.
In order to avoid hydrogen induced cracks, requirements for processes, testings to be carried out,
and the documentation by self-registration (suitability verification as per appendix D) are described.
2 Symbols
A80 mm Elongation at break for a specimen with a gage length L0 = 80 mm
(DIN EN ISO 6892-1, specimen type 2 (referred to as “test piece type 2” in
the DIN EN ISO))
A50 mm Elongation at break for a specimen with a gage length L0 = 50 mm
(DIN EN ISO 6892-1, specimen type 1)
A Elongation at break for a proportional specimen with L0 = 5,65 √S0
a0 Initial specimen thickness
B Head width
b0 Initial specimen width
DD Maximum permissible complete decarburization depth
e Elongation
h Head height
k Proportional factor
L0 Original gage length
LC Parallel length
Lt Total length
R Voltage
Ra Arithmetic average roughness
ReL Lower yield point
Rm Tensile strength
Rp0,2 Proof stress at 0,2% plastic extensometer elongation
RPc Peak count
S0 Initial specimen cross section
t Nominal sheet metal panel thickness (including coating, where applicable)
w Nominal sheet metal panel width
3 Abbreviations
COK Conditionally OK
GADSL Global Automotive Declarable Substance List
OK Test passed
NOK Not OK, test failed
OM Original magnification
QA Quality assurance
TDA Thermal desorption analysis
TDMS Thermal desorption mass spectrometry
DP Dew point
HAZ Heat-affected zone
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4 Material types and definitions

See appendix B.
5 Designation
The codes of steels for hot forming comprise the rolling type, the nominal tensile strength after hot
forming, the steel type, and the hot forming process route, see table 1. The code of the nominal
tensile strength mentioned in the steel type designation describes a value which is typical, provided
a suitable procedure is used for the forming process and the heat treatment.
Table 1 – Designation of flat products made from steel scheduled for hot forming
Typical tensile strength
Rolling type Steel type Hot forming process
(MPa)
-DS = direct hot forming ("direct
stamping")
-IS = indirect hot forming ("indi-
CR = cold-rolled rect stamping")
mmmmT
HR = hot-rolled -MB = manganese-boron steel
mmmm = typical tensile -PS = direct hot forming with pre-
FR = flexibly rolled -LA = low or micro-alloyed
strength after hot forming cooling ("pre-cool stamping")
("tailor-rolled")
-MS = multi-step hot forming
("multi-step stamping")
-IH = induction hardening (tubes)
-MC = media-quenched (box
sections)
5.1 Manganese-boron steels

Designation example of hot-formed sheet metal with a thickness of 2,50 mm, made from hot-rolled
starting material (HR), without coating (UC), and without specific requirements for the surface fin-
ish (A), with a typical tensile strength after direct hot forming (DS) of 1 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – HR1500T-MB-DS-UC-A
Semi-finished product: VW 50066 – 2,50
Designation example of hot-formed, AlSi hot-dipped sheet metal with a thickness of 1,50 mm made
from cold-rolled starting material (CR), with a layer weight of 60 g/m2 on each side, without specific
requirements for the surface finish (A), with a typical tensile strength after direct hot forming (DS) of
1 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – CR1500T-MB-DS-AS60/60-A
Designation example of hot-formed sheet metal with a one-sided inorganic/organic coil coat-
ing (OC1) and a thickness of 1,50 mm made from cold-rolled starting material (CR), with a typical
tensile strength after direct hot forming (DS) of 1 900 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – CR1900T-MB-DS-OC1
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Designation example of hot-formed, AlSi hot-dipped flexibly rolled blank (FR) with a thickness
range of 1,50 mm and 1,85 mm, with a layer weight of the raw material of 60 g/m2 on each side,
without specific requirements for the surface finish (A), with a typical tensile strength after direct hot
forming (DS) of 1 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – FR1500T-MB-DS-AS60/60-A
Semi-finished product: VW 50066 – 1,50/1,85
Designation example of a partially quenched and tempered area of a hot-formed AlSi hot-dipped
sheet metal made from cold-rolled starting material (CR), material grade QT2 (table A.7):
Material: VW 50066 – CR1500T-MB-DS-QT2-AS60/60-A
Designation example of hot-formed, hot-dip galvanized sheet metal with a thickness of 1,25 mm
made from cold-rolled starting material (CR), with a layer weight of 60 g/m2 on each side, temper-
rolled surface, suitable for cold working (U), typical tensile strength after indirect hot forming (IS) of
1 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – CR1500T-MB-IS-GI60/60-U
5.2 Micro-alloyed steels

Designation example of hot-formed, micro-alloyed, AlSi hot-dipped sheet metal with a thickness of
1,00 mm made from cold-rolled starting material (CR), with a layer weight of 60 g/m2 on each side,
without specific requirements for the surface finish (A), with a typical tensile strength after direct hot
forming (DS) of 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – CR500T-LA-DS-AS60/60-A
5.3 Induction-hardened tubes

Designation example for a welded induction hardening tube made from hot-rolled starting material
(HR) with an outer diameter of 30 mm and a wall thickness of 3,0 mm in an uncoated design (UC),
with a typical tensile strength after induction-hardening (IH) of 1 650 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – HR1650T-MB-IH-UC
Semi-finished product: Tube 30 × 3,0 – EN 10305-3
5.4 Media-quenched box sections

Designation example of a media-quenched, cold-formed box section made from cold-rolled starting
material (CR) with a wall thickness of 1,50 mm in an uncoated design (UC), typical tensile strength
after media quenching (MC) of 1 500 MPa:
Material: VW 50066 – CR1500T-MB-MC-UC-A
5.5 Coating and surface finish

The coating is defined by the type of coating and the coating mass in g/m2 for each side. Uncoated
flat products are specified by indicating "UC" ("uncoated") instead of a coating type and coating
mass, see table 2.
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Table 2 – Designation of the coating and surface finish

Coating type Coating mass Surface finish
-GI = hot-dip galvanized

-U = "unexposed", temper-rolled
-AS = hot-dipped with aluminum-silicon al- nn/mm
(temper-rolled, for indirect hot form-
loy coating nn = g/m2 side 1
ing only)
-GA = hot-dipped with zinc-iron alloy coating mm = g/m side 2
2
-A = without specific requirements

(galvannealed)
for the surface finish
-UC = uncoated
-OC1 = one-sided inorganic/organic coil coating (on an uncoated carrier substrate, other side is -UC-A)
-OC2 = inorganic/organic coil coating on both sides (on uncoated carrier substrate)
Examples:
…-UC-A = uncoated, not temper-rolled, without specific requirements for the surface
finish
…-AS60/60-A = hot-dipped, with AlSi coating, not temper-rolled, without specific require-
ments for the surface finish
…-GA80/80-A = hot-dipped with ZnFe alloy coating (galvannealed), not temper-rolled, with-
out specific requirements for the surface finish
…-GI60/60-U = hot-dipped with Zn coating, very light cold-rolling pass (temper-rolled)
…-OC1 = one-sided inorganic/organic coil coating on an uncoated carrier substrate
6 Requirements
6.1 Basic requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen standard VW 01155.
Material conformity as per VW 91101.
6.2 Chemical composition as a mass percentage

See table A.1. Determination as per DIN EN ISO 14284.
The content of unlisted elements is left to the manufacturer’s discretion, as long as the specified
properties and the processing are not impaired and the requirements for constituents are as per
the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL).
6.3 Requirements for unhardened flat products and tubes
6.3.1 As-received condition

Products are delivered as strips (coils, rings), slit strips cut from them, sheet metal panels (blanks),
flexibly rolled (thickness-rolled) blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") or tubes (seamless or welded).
Hot-rolled flat products and tubes are usually supplied in thicknesses of 1,6 mm and more. Uncoa-
ted products are delivered pickled and oiled. Deviations from the thickness limit of 1,6 mm are pos-
sible depending on the steel grade, coating, dimensions, and production process (e.g., thin-wall
casting).
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Oiling as per table 3. The oiling process must be matched with the subsequent processes (oven,
joining, cleaning, painting). Only slushing oils, prelubes, and forming lubricants released as per
QP A001 must be used. When transporting the goods by ship, seaworthy packaging is recommen-
ded.
Table 3 – Oiling of unhardened flat products and tubes

Uncoated (UC) as per QP A001
AlSi-coated (AS) Not recommended, upon agreement
Hot-dip galvanized (GI) and
Upon agreement
Zn/Fe hot-dipped (GA)
Slight surface corrosion of the -AS starting material is permissible after agreement with the Quality
Assurance department of the receiving plant.
6.3.2 Mechanical properties

The mechanical properties specified in table A.2 apply for a 6‑month period, starting from the
agreed provisioning by the manufacturer. They can only be used for unhardened flat products or-
dered by Volkswagen AG which are scheduled for processing in plants of Volkswagen AG.
Determination of the mechanical-technological properties as per DIN EN ISO 6892-1, specimen
type 2 (gage length L0 = 80 mm), with respect to specimen cross sections including coatings. Alter-
native specimen type 1 or 3 (L0 = 50 mm) upon agreement. For hot-rolled strips in thicknesses
≥ 3 mm, a proportional specimen with L0 = 5,65 √S0 (S0: specimen cross section) can also be used
to determine the elongation at break A. In general, agreement upon one specimen type is suffi-
cient.
Test speed as per DIN EN ISO 6892-1, procedure A or B.
Sampling across rolling direction as per DIN EN ISO 377. Deviating test directions as per special
agreement.
For a pronounced yield point, the value of the lower yield point ReL applies to the minimum yield
point.
The mechanical characteristic values are indicated as rounded values to the specified decimal digit
as per DIN EN 10021. For example, a measured value of 7,5% fulfills the minimum elongation at
break requirement of 8%.
The mechanical properties of rolled regions of flexibly rolled blanks deviate from the specifications
in table A.2 in accordance with the percent reduction in thickness due to rolling; see table A.3.
For grades produced with the thin-strip casting method, unless otherwise agreed upon, the me-
chanical properties of the cold-rolled products are used.
6.3.3 Base material structure

The requirements for base material structures apply only to unhardened flat products ordered by
Volkswagen AG which are scheduled for processing in plants of Volkswagen AG.
The base structure of manganese-boron steels in cold-rolled or hot-rolled condition is ferritic-pear-
litic with carbide precipitations and may sometimes contain low amounts of bainite and martensite;
see figure A.6. Pearlite can also be largely globular as a result of appropriate heat control ("spher-
oidized pearlite").
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Typical grain size as per ASTM E112 for cold-rolled strip steel > 9, for hot-rolled strip steel ≥ 7 (in-
formative).
The structure of rolled regions of flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") has an increasingly
elongated granular structure as the percent reduction in thickness due to rolling increases; see
figure A.7.
The structure of micro-alloyed steels consists of a fine-grained, mostly ferritic matrix with fine car-
bide precipitations and low amounts of pearlite.
Deviating base material structure requirements require the approval of the Materials Engineering
department of the appropriate brand.
6.3.4 Banded structures, material inhomogeneities, and purity grade

The frequency and type of material inhomogeneities (e.g., martensite bands, slag inclusions, seg-
regations) must be in accordance with the state of the art and must be avoided to the extent that
the formability and impact strength is demonstrably unimpaired. Elongated manganese sulfides in
manganese-boron steels must be restricted by decreasing the sulfur content by means of very fine
desulfurization and/or appropriate metallurgical treatments (e.g., addition of calcium and silicon to
facilitate globular precipitations).
Pronounced slag lines or long-stretched material separations in the as-received condition are im-
permissible within the specimen cross section.
Upon request and in accordance with agreements between the purchaser and the manufacturer,
one of the following methods for analysis must be used:
– ASTM E45a, method A (informative: similar to the DIN 50602 standard, method M). Specimen
1-A, analysis at 100× magnification. A severity level of 2.0 must not be exceeded.
– ASTM E45a, method D (informative: similar to the DIN 50602 standard, method K). Specimen
1-A, analysis at 100× magnification. A severity level of 2.0 must not be exceeded.
As an alternative, the amounts of non-metallic inclusions (manganese sulfides or slag lines) in
manganese-boron steels can also be evaluated as follows, as per agreement during the material
release or component sample inspection process. In this case, the following limits must be used,
see figure A.8 and figure A.9:
– No more than one inclusion with a length of ≥ 200 µm over 5 areas of observation in the upper
and lower third of the sheet cross section.
– No more than one inclusion with a length of ≥ 500 µm over 5 areas of observation in the mid-
dle third of the sheet cross section.
The metallographic evaluation of the inclusions should be carried out on 5 polished specimens
along the rolling direction at a 200× or 500× magnification.
6.3.5 Coatings
Applied coatings must be uniform on the substrate. Uncoated areas are not permissible when GI
and GA are used. The presence of small uncoated spots on AS coatings is impermissible unless
corrosion resistance is not impaired thereby.
For examples of the look of an AS coating in a cross section, see figure A.10 (-AS60/60).
6.3.5.1 Coating masses

See table A.4.
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The coating mass is indicated as a minimum value in g/m2 for each side. Determination is done by
single-spot test as per DIN EN ISO 1460. Triple-spot test as per separate agreement. For quality
checks on the purchaser’s side (e.g., incoming goods inspection or sample inspection), it is per-
missible to check on the coating thickness using metallographic cross sections or non-destructive
test methods.
6.3.5.2 Other element contents

See table 4.
The composition of the coating must be checked upon request.
Table 4 – Element contents of coatings in the initial condition (mass %)

Coating Fe Al Si Zn Impurities
AS – melting bath ≤ 4,0 Remainder 8 to 11 - ≤ 1,0
GI, GA – melting bath - ≤ 1,0 - Remainder ≤ 1,0
GA – coating 8 to 15 ≤ 1,0 - Remainder ≤ 1,0
6.3.5.3 Flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") FR1500T-MB-DS-AS

Depending on the rolling degree, the coating thicknesses in the rolled areas with an AS60/60 coat-
ing deviate from the specifications in table A.4 and are reduced in accordance with the percent re-
duction in thickness due to rolling; see table A.5. With the increased percent reduction in thickness
due to rolling, pocket-like breakups of the brittle and hard Fe/Al diffusion zone begin to form; see
figure A.7. The coating specification must be agreed upon with the Development and the appropri-
ate Quality Assurance departments.
6.3.5.4 Inorganically/organically coil-coated sheet metal panels ("-OC1", "-OC2")

An inorganic/organic coil coating (sol-gel paint system) can be applied as a forming aid and/or as a
protection against scaling, on one side ("-OC1") or on both sides ("-OC2"). After drying, the coating
thicknesses are typically 2 µm to 3 µm on each surface. The burning-in process at approximately
200 °C to 250 °C slightly influences the mechanical characteristic values.
Component-specific use of corresponding paint systems must be discussed and agreed upon with
Production, Development and Materials Engineering. Specification of the coating properties must
be according to the manufacturer’s data sheet or to special agreement.
6.3.6 Surface
6.3.6.1 General
If the surface finish is not indicated, products must be delivered with surface finish -A.
6.3.6.2 Surface of temper-rolled products for IS – "U", unexposed

Slight surface flaws are permissible as long as they do not impair the processability and the adhe-
sion of subsequent coatings.
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Unless agreed otherwise, products must be delivered in temper-rolled condition, in the event of GI,
zinc spangles are mandatory. Specifications for roughness must be agreed upon with the process-
ing party. Unless otherwise agreed, specifications as per table 5 apply. Determination is done in
accordance with DIN EN 10049.
Table 5 – Roughness specifications of

temper-rolled products
Surface Ra in µm
-UC 1,1 to 1,7
-GI 0,9 to 1,7
6.3.6.3 Surface of products without specific requirements for the surface finish is "-A"
Cold-rolled uncoated products must always be delivered oiled, hot-rolled products must be deliv-
ered pickled (descaled) and oiled in order to ensure good processability and adhesion of subse-
quent coatings. These products must be free of overlaps, blisters, overlaps with non-metallic inclu-
sions, cracks, and scratches that can impair processability. Pores, slight grains, slight impressions,
slight scratches, discoloration, and kinks from unreeling are permissible. Flaws must not be of a
type that lead to the destruction of or damage to tools or bring about difficulties during processing.
On metallically processed products (AS, GI, GA) imperfections such as lugs, score marks, scratch-
es, pores, different surface structures, dark spots, banding artifacts and slight passivation stains
are permissible. Fractures in stretch forming direction, runoff waves, rolling kinks and flow lines are
permissible also.
The products are generally delivered without having been temper-rolled, but they can be delivered
with very light cold-rolling pass at the manufacturer’s discretion or upon agreement at the time of
the request for quotation.
6.3.6.4 Tubes
Surface finish and inner finish of welded tubes as per DIN EN 10305-3, for seamless tubes as per
DIN EN 10305-1.
6.3.7 Limit deviations and form tolerances

See table A.10 for cold-rolled products; see table A.11 for hot-rolled products. Thickness is meas-
ured at a distance of no less than 40 mm from the edges.
The following standards apply to all other limit dimensions and form tolerances: DIN EN 10131 for
cold-rolled, uncoated, and electrolytically coated flat products; DIN EN 10143 for cold-rolled, hot-
dipped flat products; and DIN EN 10051 for hot-rolled strip steel.
If so agreed, the respective limit dimensions specified in the DIN EN (see above) can also be ap-
plied as an alternative for the sheet metal panel thickness. The increased tolerance widths – in
comparison to VW 50066 – must be taken into account.
Any asymmetric width tolerances (e.g., "plus tolerances") require special agreement. These must
be approved by all appropriate departments.
For grades produced in the thin-strip casting method, unless otherwise agreed upon, limit devia-
tions and form tolerances of cold-rolled products are used.
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6.3.8 Specific requirements for semi-finished products made from tailor-welded

blanks (TWB) and tailor-welded strips (TWS) as well as for laser-welded box
sections (-MC)
Form tolerances of blanks and positional tolerances of laser weld seams as per tolerance class "c"
or DIN ISO 2768-1 – General tolerances. Weld quality and geometry of TWB and TWS must be as
per DIN EN 10359.
In the area of the joint of AlSi-coated, laser-welded blanks (tailor-welded blanks) and box sections,
intermetallic Fe-Al phases are permissible unless they worsen the mechanical-technological prop-
erties of the joint in hardened condition (e.g., crack along the fusion line or HAZ, significantly re-
duced strength and elongation at break); see figure A.17.
This must be ensured either by prior removal of the AlSi coating in the weld area or by appropriate
process control during welding. As per agreement with Development and the appropriate Quality
Assurance department, suitable welding filler materials may be used in the process. The type and
scope of this pretreatment and/or of welding process control activities are described in the Compo-
nent Performance Specification.
In mixed joints (hard/soft or manganese-boron steels with micro-alloyed steels), ferritic areas are
permissible in the weld seam area. They must have at least the hardness of the softer base materi-
al.
6.4 Requirements for hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-

quenched box sections
6.4.1 Mechanical properties and hardness

Requirements of hot-formed (form-hardened) components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-
quenched box sections are as per table A.6. For recommendations for the soft part of partially
hardened components, see table A.7. Deviations are permissible, if they have been agreed upon
with Development and the appropriate Quality Assurance department and/or with Materials Engi-
neering.
Determination must be as per DIN EN ISO 6892- 1, test speed as per procedure A or B.
Specimen types for hot-formed components and media-quenched box sections, type 1 (12,5 × 50,
L0 = 50 mm), as per DIN EN ISO 6892-1, Annex B, or proportional specimen with
k = L0 / √S0 ≈ 5,65 ("A5-specimen"); for an example see figure A.1.
For the analysis of components and damage, small tensile specimens with positively fitting mount-
ings as per figure A.2 and figure A.3 are recommended. The elongation at break can be deter-
mined by using either a variable gage length (proportional specimen for determination A) or a fixed
gage length.
When specifying the testing locations of components, it must be ensured that the tensile speci-
mens are taken from flat regions that are not thinned or inhomogeneous with respect to the materi-
al (e.g., transition regions in the case of partially quenched and tempered components or flexibly
rolled blanks, welds).
For induction-hardened tubes along the tube axis with a tube section, trouser specimen, or round
specimen as per DIN EN ISO 6892-1, Annex E.
The values of the tensile test apply to the specimen cross section including coating.
For the design of a component, a yield point rise of 100 MPa after cathodic electrocoating (KTL)
baking of manganese-boron steels (-MB) can be assumed in hardened condition.
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Hardness must be determined at the center of the metallographic cross section, preferably with a
test strength of 98,07 N (Vickers hardness (HV) 10) as per DIN EN ISO 6507-1. Deviating test
strengths and methods (e.g., measurement on the ground surface, other hardness test method)
are impermissible unless agreed upon with the appropriate Quality Assurance or Materials Engi-
neering department.
Estimation of tensile strength on the component based on the Vickers hardness as per
DIN EN ISO 18265, Annex A.1.
After agreement with the appropriate Quality Assurance department, non-destructive test methods
for determining the hardness on the component (e.g., micromagnetic methods as per PV 1076) are
permissible for process monitoring.
The specifications for the mechanical properties of tailor-welded blanks for the non-hardenable
compound material must be obtained from the component drawing.
The location and width of the transition area in partially quenched and tempered components are
also specified in the component drawing. The location and quality specifications of the laser weld in
tailor-welded blanks must be obtained from the requirements profile of the corresponding laser-
welded blank.
6.4.2 Base material structure
6.4.2.1 Quenched and tempered steels CR/HR1500T-MB, HR1650T-MB, and CR/HR1900T-

MB
The base material structure shows self-tempered martensite with residues of bainite. Low amounts
of ferrite are only permissible following consultation with the appropriate Quality Assurance depart-
ment and under the prerequisite that the specifications for the mechanical properties are reliably
adhered to (see table A.6).
Elongated manganese sulfides described in section 6.3.4 can be seen especially well in hardened
condition at the etched metallographic specimen; see figure A.13. These may not impair the ener-
gy absorption capability of the hardened material under sudden stress (impact strength). Presence
of so-called "fibrous fractures" as a result of sudden stress (see figure A.14) indicates that an im-
permissible amount of manganese sulfides is present.
Due to their increased carbon content, quenched and tempered steels CR1650T-MB and
CR1900T-MB have a higher martensite hardness. They also have finer former austenite grains, es-
pecially in the event of a higher amounts of micro-alloy elements (Ti, Nb) in -AS coatings.
6.4.2.2 Micro-alloyed steels CR500T-LA and CR600T-LA

The structure of micro-alloyed steels CR500T-LA and CR600T-LA after hot forming consists of a
fine-grained, mostly ferritic matrix and – subject to the cooling rate – low amounts of bainite and
martensite.
6.4.3 Requirements for surfaces and coatings after hot forming
6.4.3.1 Uncoated components

Surface quality after descaling as per DIN EN ISO 8501-1 must be at least Sa 2 ½. Upon specific
agreement, it may also be untreated.
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For descaling, blast cleaning with metallic blast material (chilled-iron or cast-steel grit according to
DIN EN ISO 11124-1 to DIN EN ISO 11124-4) is recommended.
Alternative descaling procedures (e.g., ultrasonic cleaning) require the approval of the appropriate
Quality Assurance department.
In contrast to AS-coated sheet metal panels, an increase in the formation of scale, a changed coef-
ficient of friction and additional work and expenses owing to tool cleaning and wear must be taken
into account in the direct hot forming of uncoated products. In order to decrease the formation of
scale, an inert and/or reducing oven atmosphere, e.g., N2 + CH4, is recommended.
6.4.3.2 Complete decarburization (UC only)

The maximum permissible complete decarburization depth as per DIN EN ISO 3887 is
DD = 0,1 mm.
A complete decarburization is not permissible.
6.4.3.3 AlSi-pre-coated components (AS)

The following specifications also apply to the soft areas of partially quenched and tempered com-
ponents and to the AlSi coating on micro-alloyed steels (-LA type) of tailor-welded blanks. The min-
imum coating thicknesses to be complied with in the rolled areas of flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-
rolled blanks") must be agreed upon with the appropriate department.
For the look of the coating in the cross section, see figure A.11 (informative). With respect to the
design of the tools and their wear, the high hardness of the coating near the surface must be taken
into account.
The total layer thickness including the diffusion zone as well as the diffusion coating thickness (for
AS) must be as per table A.8.
After etching with a nital solution, the total coating thickness as well as the diffusion layer thickness
must be optically determined in hardened condition at the cross section. The sharp upper limit of
the first Fe-rich darker phase must be used as the upper limit of the diffusion zone. The beginning
of the uninfluenced base material (martensitic structure) must be evaluated as the lower limit of the
diffusion layer and the total coating; see figure A.11. Since the coating thickness varies depending
on the manufacturing method, at least three specimens from different component areas must be
evaluated.
Alternative procedures for determining the coating thickness on the press-quenched component
must be agreed upon with the responsible Quality Assurance department. Comparison of the alter-
native coating thickness measuring procedures with the metallographically determined coating
thickness must be documented.
Forming-relating spheroidizations of or dents in the AlSi coating are impermissible (figure A.15).
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Unless otherwise agreed, cold pre-forming of AlSi-coated components is impermissible in a first

forming stage. Beginning at a certain degree of deformation, this leads first to local cracking and
then to large areas of flaking of the coating and/or significant accumulations of scale residues re-
sulting from oxidation of the AlSi coating and the base material during the oven pass (figure A.16).
During subsequent flexible rolling (e.g., "tailor-rolled blanks") or roll forming of AS-coated semi-fin-
ished products no damage to the AlSi coating (large areas of flaking) and the base material (com-
plete decarburization, formation of scale) may result in the rolled areas.
6.4.3.4 GI and GA components

For the look of the coating in the cross section, see figure A.12 (informative).
Preferably, the coating thickness in hardened condition must be determined optically at the cross
section. The metallographic specimen must be etched with a nital solution. Since the coating thick-
ness varies depending on the manufacturing method, in accordance with the forming load and ma-
terial thinning, at least three specimens from different component areas must be evaluated.
Alternative procedures for determining the coating thickness on the press-quenched component
must be agreed upon with the responsible Quality Assurance department. Comparison of the alter-
native coating thickness measuring procedures with the metallographically determined coating
thickness must be documented.
During press quenching of hot-dip galvanized components, slightly adherent oxides (Zn/Al oxides)
form on the surface, which worsen the possibilities of spot welding and the resistance to sub-sur-
face migration under corrosion loads. These surface oxides must be removed by means of a sub-
sequent blast-cleaning treatment, e.g., dry-ice blasting or blasting with steel abrasive.
Each post-treatment procedure must be separately checked using KTL-coated specimens as per
PV 3.17.1 and PV 3.15.3 in a corrosion test as per PV 1210. Coating thickness as per TL 218
Cracks in the ZnFe coating may occur on the hot-formed component. Such cracks occur mainly at
positions that have undergone successive push-pull deformation, e.g., in extended flanges along-
side inner radii.
For materials with a typical tensile strength of up to and including 1 500 MPa (CR1500T-MB),
cracks up to a depth of 10 µm in the base material are permissible; see figure A.12. This must be
verified by means of metallographic specimens. The permissibility of larger crack depths in individ-
ual cases, and the testing and quality assurance plan, must be agreed upon with the appropriate
Quality Assurance and Development departments.
For even higher-strength hot-dip galvanized materials (CR1900T-MB) separate conditions must be
agreed which must be verified by appropriate reliability testings (e.g., high-speed tensile tests, vi-
bration resistance analyses).
6.4.4 Sheet metal panel thickness reduction resulting from forming processes
A maximum forming-related local sheet metal panel thickness reduction on the component ("thin-
ning") of 20% with respect to the nominal sheet metal panel thickness is permissible. Deviating
specifications must be noted on the component drawing.
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6.5 Processing of hot-formed components
6.5.1 Surface treatment, phosphating and painting
Oiling as per table 6. The oiling process must be matched with the subsequent processes (oven,
joining, cleaning, painting). When transporting the goods by ship, seaworthy packaging is recom-
mended.
Table 6 – Oiling of hot-formed components
Hot-formed Hot-formed and blast-cleaned
Uncoated Optional Oiling as per QP A001
AlSi-coated (AS) Optional -
GI, GA Optional Oiling as per QP A001
Guarantee of ability to be phosphated for blast-cleaned, press-quenched components (CR, HR, GI,
GA) as per QP A020. In doing so, an adjustment of the phosphating parameters (e.g., "free acid")
may be necessary.
AS, hot-formed components are not phosphatable due to their particular chemical-physical surface
properties. For the pass through the phosphating bath, however, the entry of aluminum into the
bath must be taken into account. In the case of insufficient drag-out of aluminum ions from the
phosphating bath, a precipitation in the form of cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate, Na3AlF6) is
required, and the drag-out must be ensured with a system for sludge removal. Otherwise, there is
the danger of cryolite sludge deposits on horizontal surfaces of the components or bodies to be
phosphated.
For AlSi-coated components, an increase in the oven pass-through time leads to an increase of the
diffusion zone, in particular (compare figure A.11). The increase in electrical resistance of the coat-
ing associated with this may lead to a reduction in the KTL coating thickness.
6.5.2 Welding
Generally speaking, the joining method of assemblies with hot-formed components must be agreed
upon with the appropriate experts at an early stage.
Due to their special properties, hot-formed and induction-hardened manganese-boron steels are
considered as being conditionally suitable for welding. Discontinuities in hardness in the HAZ must
be considered when designing the joint. Normally, the welded joint does not reach the strength of
the base material in this zone.
If hot-formed AS-coated sheet metal panels are connected by welding, intermetallic Fe-Al phases
may occur in the fusion line area (light pattern on the etched metallographic specimen), depending
on welding process and type of joint. They may reduce the strength of the joint considerably.
In the event of resistance welding of AS-coated sheet metal panels, the permissible coating thick-
nesses indicated in table A.8 must be adhered to unconditionally, since exceeding the permissible
diffusion layer thickness in particular leads to an increase in electrical resistance of the coating and
thus to spattering and a weld point diameter that is less than required.
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6.5.3 Bonding with high-strength structural adhesives

Determination of the tensile shear strength in hardened condition on the lap joint must be as per
DIN EN 1465.
The required minimum values of the tensile shear strengths of non-aged and aged specimens
must be agreed upon with the appropriate Quality Assurance and process departments.
For AS-coated, hardened sheets, shear strengths of around 20 MPa can be reached when appro-
priate adhesives are used. The coating then typically fails between the softer alloy coating and the
brittle upper coating components. Owing to the brittleness of the AlSi coating, the joint will fail, too,
in this case with little deformation.
6.5.4 Cutting
Unless otherwise agreed, the end contours of hot-formed components must be cut with a laser. If it
is not possible to keep powder deposits and melting material loss (flying sparks) away from the
surface behind them, due to the component’s geometry, the need to inhibit such contaminants
must be clarified with the appropriate department. Contaminants on the surface can lead to en-
hanced surface corrosion.
In order to reduce the amount of finish-trimming required, it is recommended that component areas
with widened tolerances be cut wherever possible in the soft blank (so-called "unrolling" or "mill
edge") or during the press quenching process in the tool (so-called "heat cutting"). In heat cutting,
the parameters (e.g., point in time and component temperature) must be selected such that no ad-
ditional hardening occurs in the cut edge area as compared to the hardened base material.
6.5.5 Stacking and storing

In order to reduce component stress, largely stress-free stacking and storing of the components,
e.g., in pawl containers, is recommended, in particular for larger components and/or for compo-
nents with thin walls.
6.6 Requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking of AS-coated components

made from manganese-boron steels
The component manufacturer must use appropriate process control or component post-treatment
in order to ensure that hydrogen induced delayed cracking is avoided in the subsequent processes
(further processing, storage, installation).
If component damage occurs because of hydrogen induced cracking despite adherence to the spe-
cifications (particularly table 7), the component damage must be reported immediately and reme-
dial measures must be taken immediately, such as
– raise of awareness in the QA departments in the installing plants and visually inspecting the
components after KTL procedures,
– check and adjustment of the furnace atmosphere, reduction of the dew point,
– subsequent heat treatment (see section 6.6.4) of all components of the affected batch,
– block and interim storage of all components of the affected batch until the contained hydrogen
has effused to a sufficient extent,
– modification of the joining sequence and component tolerances, or
– change of the coating plan or materials plan.
Immediate measures must be maintained until the effectiveness of the permanent remedial meas-
ures has been demonstrated.
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6.6.1 Measurement of diffusible hydrogen

The content of diffusible hydrogen in the material (Hdiff) must be determined, preferably by means
of thermal desorption (TDA) with mass spectrometry (TDMS), if this is used as a test method. De-
termination of diffusible hydrogen by means of TDA, in combination with a thermal conductivity de-
tector (TCD), is another expedient measure. However, the lower resolution of this measurement
procedure (roughly a factor of 10 as compared to TDMS) must be taken into account. For TDA, an
isothermal method (e.g., 600 s at T = 300 °C) must be preferenced over a temperature ramp, as
the separation of the measurement signals ("peaks") for the diffusible hydrogen amount is clearer
as compared to that of the stronger trapped hydrogen amounts.
The suitability of alternative methods, particularly for process monitoring, e.g., by means of a Bar-
nacle electrode as per ISO 15724, must be demonstrated by means of comparative tests in com-
parison with a reference method.
6.6.2 Furnace-specific actions

In order to reduce the input of hydrogen into the component in the austenitizing furnace, the dew
point within the furnace can be actively reduced by blowing in dried air or – if released – by means
of dry nitrogen. The progression of the dew point over the furnace length is decisive for the effec-
tiveness of this so-called dew-point control.
For a dew-point requirement for the furnace atmosphere, the dew point must be determined at
least in the inlet region of the furnace (beginning Al/Si/Fe liquid-phase formation at 577 °C). Other
measuring points, e.g., in the center of the furnace, are recommended. All measuring points should
be positioned approximately at the height of the component blank.
For dew-point monitoring used to detect furnace faults, determination of the dew point in the center
of the furnace is sufficient.
6.6.3 Necessary requirements for the manufacturing process and further processing
The requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking listed in table 7 apply to through-hard-
ened, hot-formed components and to hard regions of partially quenched and tempered AS compo-
nents. They reflect the state of the art at the time this standard was created.
Process control deviating from table 7 for reducing the input of hydrogen or (component-depend-
ent) modifications of the control limits (e.g., furnace dew point, furnace dwell time) require a suita-
bility verification as per section 6.6.5 and appendix D.
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Table 7 – Requirements for the manufacturing process and further processing

Material Semi-finished Coating Requirement
product and fur-
ther processing
– Continuing dew point measuring and documentation

-AS60/60 ("dew point monitoring") in order to detect furnace
Conventional (con-
chamber faults (e.g., defective jet tubes).
stant sheet metal
panel thickness), la- – Open-loop or closed-loop dew-point control
ser cutting, heating
– Furnace dew point DP ≤ -5 °C
cutting, or mill edge -AS30/30
– Alternatively, subsequent heat treatment as per
section 6.6.4
CR1500T-MB-DS,
HR1500T-MB-DS,
– Open-loop or closed-loop dew-point control
CR1500T-MB-MC,
HR1500T-MB-MC
– Component temperature upon removal from the tool:
-AS60/60
Conventional, me- 180 °C to 250 °C
chanic further pro- – Alternatively, subsequent heat treatment as per
cessinga) section 6.6.4
– Same as AS60/60; additional measures may be re-

-AS30/30 quired; these must be indicated and their effective-
ness must be confirmed.
– Open-loop or closed-loop dew-point control

Flexibly rolled – Suitability verification as per section 6.6.5 and
-AS60/60
FR1500T-MB-DS blanks ("tailor-rolled appendix D
blanks") – Alternatively, subsequent heat treatment as per
section 6.6.4
-AS30/30 Impermissible
– Subsequent heat treatment as per section 6.6.4

– Alternatively, open-loop or closed-loop dew-point con-
trol as per agreement with the Quality Assurance de-
Conventional, laser
CR1900T-MB-DS -AS60/60 partment of the accepting plant and the Materials En-
cutting or mill edge
gineering department of the appropriate brand is per-
missible, however, it requires a suitability verification
as per section 6.6.5 and appendix D.
a) Components to be mechanically processed further are components

– that are mechanically processed in a subsequent step, where there is a hardening of the machined edge in comparison with
the unaffected base material,
– that are mechanically cut or punched in a subsequent step (so-called "hard cutting" or "hard punching"),
– that are mechanically joined in a downstream process, e.g., by self-piercing riveting with solid or semi-tubular rivet.
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6.6.4 Subsequent heat treatment

Diffusible hydrogen contained in the material can be driven out very effectively by heat treating the
components; for parameters see table 8. The heat treatment time begins as soon as the minimum
component temperature is reached. The effectiveness of the heat treatment must be documented
using a stress testing as per PV 1074. Deviating heat treatment parameters are only possible fol-
lowing consultation and agreement with the appropriate Materials Engineering department of the
brand.
It must be ensured that the mechanical component properties are not impaired.
Table 8 – Parameters for a subsequent heat

treatment
Heat treatment duration Component temperature
(min) (°C)
≥ 20 180 to 230
6.6.5 Suitability verification of hot-formed components (see attachment D)

The suitability verification as per appendix D is carried out during the component request for quota-
tion (RFQ) or supplier audit process. For new projects, it must be presented no later than the initial
sample inspection of the appropriate Quality Assurance and Materials Engineering department.
Such a suitability verification is required for components made of the following materials and coat-
ings:
– AS-coated flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") made of the FR1500T-MB-DS-AS mate-
rial,
– AS-coated steels made of the CR1900T-MB-DS-AS material.
It must be presented for each assembly line individually, if the component in question is manufac-
tured on more than one line.
7 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in the standard are required for the application of this standard:
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of Ger-
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi-
cal inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.
PV 1074 Sheet Steel Components; Stress Testing to Evaluate the Susceptibility of

High-Strength Sheet Steel Components to Production-Related, Delayed,
Hydrogen-Induced Crack Formation (WIR, HIC)
PV 1076 Formgehärtete Bauteile; Zerstörungsfreie mikromagnetische Prüfung
(3MA-Prüfung) an formgehärteten Bauteilen aus 22MnB5
PV 1210 Body and Add-On Parts/Hang-On Parts; Corrosion Test
PV 3.15.3 Paints and Varnishes; Testing of Corrosion Resistance of Cathodic Elec-
trocoatings on Zinc-Coated Steel Sheets
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PV 3.17.1 Paints and Varnishes; Determination of Corrosion Resistance after Me-

chanical Damage
QP A001 Prelubricant, Hot-Melt Adhesive, Blank Washing Oil, Drawing Com-
pound,Slushing Oil (General-Type)
QP A020 Metal Surfaces; Pretreatment Before Paintwork; Quality Requirements
TL 218 Body Color Multi-Layer Paint on Metallic Body Skin Parts; Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Products; Material Conformity
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E45a Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
DIN EN 10021 General technical delivery conditions for steel products
DIN EN 10049 Measurement of roughness average Ra and peak count RPc on metallic
flat products
DIN EN 10051 Continuously hot-rolled strip and plate/sheet cut from wide strip of non-
alloy and alloy steels - Tolerances on dimensions and shape
DIN EN 10131 Cold rolled uncoated and zinc or zinc-nickel electrolytically coated low
carbon and high yield strength steel flat products for cold forming - Toler-
ances on dimensions and shape
DIN EN 10143 Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip - Tolerances on dimen-
sions and shape
DIN EN 10305-1 Steel tubes for precision applications - Technical delivery conditions -
Part 1: Seamless cold drawn tubes
DIN EN 10305-3 Steel tubes for precision applications - Technical delivery conditions -
Part 3: Welded cold sized tubes
DIN EN 10359 Laser welded tailored blanks - Technical delivery conditions
DIN EN 1465 Adhesives - Determination of tensile lap-shear strength of bonded as-
semblies
DIN EN ISO 11124-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 1:
General introduction and classification
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 4:
Low-carbon cast-steel shot
DIN EN ISO 14284 Steel and iron - Sampling and preparation of samples for the determina-
tion of chemical composition
DIN EN ISO 1460 Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
DIN EN ISO 18265 Metallic materials - Conversion of hardness values
DIN EN ISO 377 Steel and steel products - Location and preparation of samples and test
pieces for mechanical testing
DIN EN ISO 3887 Steels - Determination of the depth of decarburization
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DIN EN ISO 6507-1 Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method
DIN EN ISO 6892-1 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room tem-
perature
DIN EN ISO 7539-2 Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion testing - Part 2: Prepa-
ration and use of bent-beam specimen
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 1: Rust
grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel
substrates after overall removal of pr...
DIN ISO 2768-1 General tolerances; tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without
individual tolerance indications
ISO 15724 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electrochemical measurement of
diffusible hydrogen in steels - Barnacle electrode method
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Appendix A (normative)
A.1 Tables
Table A.1 – Chemical composition

Specifications in mass %
Material C Si Mn P S Al Ti Nb Cra) Mo Nia) B Cu N
Manganese-boron steels (MB)
CR1100T
-MB-DS
0,05 0,10 1,00 0,01 0,0010
CR1100T ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to to to to - to
-MB-PS 0,030 0,010 0,050 0,10 0,25 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,14 0,60 2,30 0,15 0,0050
CR1100T
-MB-MC
CR1500T
-MB-DS
CR1500T
-MB-IS
HR1500T
-MB-DS
HR1500T
0,20 1,10 0,015 0,020 0,0020
-MB-IS ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to to to to - to
CR1500T 0,50 0,025 0,005 0,25 0,35 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,25 1,50 0,080 0,050 0,0050
-MB-MC
HR1500T
-MB-MC
FR1500T
-MB-DS
FR1500T
-MB-IS
0,17 1,70 0,015 0,0020
CR1500T ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to to to - to
-MB-PS 0,50 0,025 0,005 0,050 0,25 0,35 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,23 2,50 0,3 0,0050
0,20 0,60 2,00 0,020 0,0015
CR1500T ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to to to to - - to
-MB-MS 0,025 0,005 0,050 0,25 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,25 1,40 2,40 0,080 0,0040
0,23 1,10 0,015 0,020 0,0020
HR1650T ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to to to to - to
-MB-IH 0,50 0,025 0,005 0,25 0,35 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,27 1,50 0,080 0,050 0,0050
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Table A.1 (continued)

CR1900T
-MB-DSb)
HR1900T
0,30 0,010 0,0010
-MB-DS ≤ ≤ ≤ Ti + Nb ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤
to ≤ 2,00 to to
CR1900T 0,80 0,030 0,005 ≤ 0,20 0,25 0,25 0,10 0,20 0,010
0,38 0,080 0,0050
-MB-MCb)
HR1900T
-MB-MC
LA
CR500T-
LA ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≥ Ti + Nb ≤
- - - - -
HR500T- 0,10 0,50 1,50 0,030 0,025 0,015 ≤ 0,15 0,20
LA
CR600T-
LA ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≥ Ti + Nb ≤
- - - - -
HR600T- 0,13 0,50 2,00 0,030 0,025 0,015 ≤ 0,15 0,20
LA
a) Higher Cr and Ni amounts are impermissible, unless further processing with laser cutting and laser welding is excluded; deviations
only with separate agreement
b) CR1900T-MB-DS with coatings -AS and -GA and reduced Cr and Ni amounts are under development, figures indicate preliminary
characteristic values
Table A.2 – Mechanical characteristic values in the as-received condition (across

rolling direction, no flexibly rolled blanks ["tailor-rolled blanks"])
Elongation at break
Material Coating 0,2% proof Tensile Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
stress strength
A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm
Rp0,2 Rm
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (%) (%) (%)
CR1100T-MB-DS
UC, AS
CR1100T-MB-MC 300 to 650 600 to 900 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11
CR1100T-MB-PS GA
CR1500T-MB-DS
UC, AS 300 to 650 440 to 750 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11
CR1500T-MB-MC
CR1500T-MB-DS
(as-rolled condi- UC 650 to 1100 750 to 1200 - - - -
tion)a)
CR1500T-MB-IS UC 300 to 530 440 to 700 - ≥ 19 ≥ 18 ≥ 19
CR1500T-MB-IS GI, GA 350 to 480 470 to 700 - ≥ 19 ≥ 18 ≥ 19
HR1500T-MB-DS
HR1500T-MB-MC UC, AS ≥ 280 450 to 800 ≥ 12 ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11
HR1650T-MB-IH
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Table A.2 (continued)

Elongation at break
Material Coating 0,2% proof Tensile Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
stress strength
A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm
Rp0,2 Rm
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (%) (%) (%)
CR1500T-MB-PS GA 300 to 600 600 to 900 - ≥ 13 ≥ 12 ≥ 13
CR1500T-MB-MS UC, GA 350 to 900 590 to 1 100 - ≥7 ≥5 ≥7
CR1900T-MB-DS
ASb) 450 to 650 600 to 800 - ≥ 13 ≥ 12 ≥ 13
CR1900T-MB-MC
CR1900T-MB-IS GI 400 to 650 550 to 800 - ≥ 13 ≥ 12 ≥ 13
CR1900T-MB-DS
UC, GAb) 280 to 650 440 to 850 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11
CR1900T-MB-MC
CR1900T-MB-DS
(as-rolled condi- UC 800 to 1 250 900 to 1 350 - - - -
tion)a)
HR1900T-MB-DS
UC 280 to 680 440 to 850 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11
HR1900T-MB-MC
LA
CR500T-LA AS, UC, GI, GA 280 to 500 380 to 540 - ≥ 21 ≥ 21 ≥ 23
HR500T-LA AS 280 to 500 380 to 600 ≥ 23 ≥ 21 ≥ 21 ≥ 23
CR600T-LA AS, UC, GI, GA 320 to 650 500 to 700 - ≥ 12 ≥ 12 ≥ 13
HR600T-LA AS 320 to 650 380 to 800 ≥ 12 ≥ 12 ≥ 12 ≥ 13
a) Subject to agreement, these materials may also be delivered in an as-rolled condition; characteristic values are for information
only
b) CR1900T-MB with coatings -AS and -GA are under development, figures indicate preliminary characteristic values
Table A.3 – Mechanical properties of flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks",

FR) in the unhardened condition (informative)
Elongation at break
Material Coating Percent re- 0,2% proof stress Tensile Type 1 Type 2
duction in strength
thickness Rp0,2 Rm A50 mm A80 mm
due to rolling
(%) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
≤ 20 ≤ 820 ≤ 970 ≥3 ≥2
FR1500T-MB-DS
UC, AS > 20 to ≤ 40 ≤ 900 ≤ 1 090 ≥3 ≥2
FR1500T-MB-IS
> 40 ≤ 950 ≤ 1 150 ≥3 ≥2
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Table A.4 – Coating masses and coating thicknesses of the unhardened starting
material
Type Coating code Designation Coating mass Thickness per side Density
as per DIN EN per side (informative) (informa-
(triple-spot test, (single-spot test) tive)
informative)
(g/m2) (µm) (g/cm3)
30/30 AS80 30 to 65 10 to 20
AS 3,0
60/60 AS150 60 to 100 20 to 33
60/60 Z140 60 to 90 8,5 to 13
GI 70/70 Z160 70 to 100 9,9 to 14 7,1
80/80 Z180 80 to 110 11 to 16
40/40 ZF100 40 to 60 5,6 to 8,5
60/60 ZF140 60 to 90 8,5 to 13
GA 7,1
70/70 ZF160 70 to 100 9,9 to 14
80/80 ZF180 80 to 120 11 to 17
Table A.5 – Coating thicknesses of AS-pre-coated flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-

rolled blanks", TR, informative)
Coated material Percent reduction in thick- Reference values for coating thicknesses
ness due to rolling on each side
(%) (µm)
≤ 20 15 to 33
FR1500T-MB-DS-AS60/60 > 20 and ≤ 40 11 to 30
> 40 10 to 20
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Table A.6 – Mechanical properties in the hot-formed induction-hardened or

media-quenched condition
0,2% Tensile Elongation at break
Sheet metal
proof stress strength Hardness
Material panel thick-
Rp0,2 Rm A80 mm A50 mm A HV 10
ness(es)
min. min. min.
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (%) (%)
CR1100T-MBa) all 750 to 1 000 950 to 1 250 5,0 5,5 7,0 300 to 400
t ≤ 1,0 mm 3,5 4,0 5,0
CR1500T-MB,
1,0 mm < t
HR1500T-MB, 950 to 1 250 1 300 to 1 650 4,0 4,5 5,5 400 to 520
≤ 1,25 mm
FR1500T-MB
t > 1,25 mm 4,5 5,0 6,0
HR1650T-MB all 1 100 to 1 400 1 400 to 1 900 6,0 7,0 8,0 435 to 575
CR1900T-MB,
all 1 100 to 1 450 1750 to 2 150 - 4,0 6,0 520 to 640
HR1900T-MBa)
LA
CR500T-LA, 140 to 200
all 350 to 500 450 to 650 11 12 13
HR500T-LA (informative)
CR600T-LA, 170 to 230
all 400 to 600 550 to 750 10 11 12
HR600T-LA (informative)
a) Preliminary characteristic values
Table A.7 – Recommendations of mechanical properties in a partially quenched

and tempered conditiona)
0,2% Tensile
Elongation at break
Material proof stress strength Hardness
Materiala) Condition
grade Rp0,2 Rm A80 mm A50 mm A HV 10
min. min. min.
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (%) (%)
slightly softened
QT1 650 to 800 800 to 950 - 6 10 250 to 300
– grade 1
partially
QT2 softened 500 to 650 700 to 850 - 8 12 220 to 270
– grade 2
CR1500T-MB,
partially
FR1500T-MB
– grade 3
completely
– grade 4
a) Values indicated here are recommendations and, as a rule, subject to certain process routes (furnace technology, tools technolo-
gy). The applicable specifications must be defined with Development on a project-specific basis and included in the component
drawing.
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Table A.8 – Specifications for the total coating thickness and diffusion layer
thickness of coated components in the hardened condition
Diffusion layer thick-
Total coating thickness per side in µm
Type Coating code ness per side in µm
Typical value Area Area
AS30/30 21 15 to 30 ≤ 12
AS60/60 35 30 to 50 ≤ 16
AS AS60/60, -a) 15 to 50a)
flexibly rolled blanks ≤ 16
("tailor-rolled blanks")
GI60/60 23 15 to 30 -
GI GI70/70 24b) 16 to 32b) -

GI80/80 25 17 to 34b) -
GA40/40 19b) 12 to 26 -
GA60/60 23b) 15 to 30b) -
GA
GA70/70 24b) 16 to 32b) -
GA80/80 25b) 17 to 34b) -
a) Subject to percent reduction in thickness due to rolling
b) Preliminary values
Table A.9 – Usual element amounts of coatings after hot forming (informative)
Specifications in mass %
Coating Fe Al Si Zn Impurities
AS 45 to 60 Remainder 8 to 11 - ≤ 1,0
GI, GA 40 to 65 ≤ 0,7 - Remainder ≤ 1,0
Table A.10 – Thickness limit dimensions for cold-rolled, coated and CR flat
products and flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks", FR)
Nominal thick- Normal limit dimensions for a nominal thick- Restricted limit dimensions (S) for a nominal
ness t ness w in mm thickness w in mm
in mm > 1 200 to > 1 200 to
≤ 1 200 ≤ 1 500 > 1 500 ≤ 1 200 ≤ 1 500 > 1 500
> 0,60 to ≤ 0,80 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,060
> 0,80 to ≤ 1,00 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,040 ±0,060 ±0,060
> 1,00 to ≤ 1,20 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,060 ±0,060 ±0,070
> 1,20 to ≤ 1,60 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,080 ±0,080 ±0,090
> 1,60 to ≤ 2,00 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,135 ±0,090 ±0,100 ±0,100
> 2,00 to ≤ 2,50 ±0,135 ±0,145 ±0,165 ±0,100 ±0,110 ±0,120
> 2,50 to ≤ 3,00 ±0,165 ±0,175 ±0,185 ±0,120 ±0,120 ±0,130
> 3,00 to ≤ 5,00 ±0,230 ±0,240 ±0,260 ±0,130 ±0,140 ±0,140
> 5,00 to ≤ 6,50 ±0,250 ±0,260 ±0,280 ±0,140 ±0,140 ±0,150
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Table A.11 – Thickness limit dimensions for HR flat products

Nominal thickness t Limit dimensions for a nominal thickness w in mm
in mm ≤ 1 200 > 1 200 to ≤ 1 500 > 1 500
≤ 2,00 ±0,14 ±0,15 ±0,15
> 2,00 to ≤ 2,50 ±0,15 ±0,17 ±0,19
> 2,50 to ≤ 3,00 ±0,17 ±0,19 ±0,21
> 3,00 to ≤ 4,00 ±0,19 ±0,20 ±0,23
> 4,00 to ≤ 5,00 ±0,21 ±0,23 ±0,24
> 5,00 to ≤ 6,00 ±0,23 ±0,24 ±0,25
A.2 Complementary notes about the determination of the mechanical properties
Legend
a0 Initial specimen thickness L0 Original gage length
B Head width LC Parallel length
b0 Initial specimen width Lt Total length
h Head height a
With allowance for laser cutting
Figure A.1 – Proportional specimen for tests on the component (A5 specimen)
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Legend
h Head height
Figure A.2 – Small specimen 80 × 17 for tests on the component
Legend
h Head height
Figure A.3 – Small specimen 50 × 10 for tests on the component
For the determination of the elongation at break, only those specimens should be used where the
break is in the center area of the gage length (specimen center ±¼ L0); see figure A.4. Specimens
the break of which is outside this area ("off-center break", conditionally OK (COK) area) may not be
used, unless the curve progression of the stress-strain diagram does not show a point of disconti-
nuity (a "bend"); see figure A.5. The tensile strength can be evaluated, provided that the point of
discontinuity in the course of the stress-strain diagram occurs after the elongation before reduction
has been reached.
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Legend
L0 Original gage length
Figure A.4 – Evaluation of the fracture locations for the determination of the elongation at
break
Legend
e Extensometer elongation
R Voltage
Figure A.5 – Stress-strain curve with point of discontinuity after the elongation before
reduction
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A.3 Microsection images and catalog of structural faults in unhardened condition

(blank, coil)
a) Original magnification on the microscope.
Figure A.6 – Base material structure in unhardened condition,

informative (cross section, OMa) = 1 000 : 1)
Legend
1 Percent reduction in thickness due to rolling
Figure A.7 – Structure and AlSi coating (AS60/60) of flexibly rolled blanks (FR) in different
percent reductions in thickness due to rolling (in %) in unhardened condition,
informative (etched with nital, OM = 500 : 1)
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Legend
1 No more than one inclusion may exceed the limit
Figure A.8 – Limits of the sheet metal panel area for elongated manganese sulfides and
occurrence in the unetched cross section (OM = 200 : 1)
Figure A.9 – Pronounced slag lines (OM = 50 : 1 and 1 000 : 1)

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Legend
1 AlSi coating, approx. 60 HV
2 FeAl diffusion zone, approx. 600 HV
3 Base material
Figure A.10 – AlSi coating (GI60/60) in unhardened condition,
informative (etched with nital, OM = 1 000 : 1)
A.4 Microsection images and catalog of structural faults in hardened condition (hot-
formed component)
Legend
1 Partially brittle intermetallic Fe-Al-Si phases, approx. 450 HV to 1 100 HV
2 Diffusion zone, approx. 250 HV to 450 HV
3 Base material
Figure A.11 – AlSi coating (AS60/60) after hot forming with measured coating thicknesses,
informative (etched with nital, OM = 500 : 1)
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Figure A.12 – Zinc-iron alloy coating (GI60/60) after hot forming with crack extending
< 10 µm into the base material (informative, etched with nital, OM = 500 : 1)
Legend
1 Rolling direction
Figure A.13 – Elongated manganese sulfides in hardened condition
(cross section, etched with nital, OM = 500 : 1)
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Figure A.14 – Fracture surface with so-called wood fiber structure due to elongated
manganese sulfides (stereo microscope, OM = 32 : 1)
Figure A.15 – Examples of impermissible spheroidizations of the AlSi coating on the hot-
formed component (etched with nital, OM = 100 : 1)
Figure A.16 – Impermissible large areas of flaking of the AlSi coating with scale residues
due to significant preliminary deformation (etched with nital OM = 200 : 1)
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Legend
1 NOK
Figure A.17 – Impermissible Fe-Al phases in the fusion line and in the weld material of a
laser-welded blank made of AlSi-pre-coated material (OM = 50 : 1)
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Appendix B (informative) Material types and definitions
B.1 Manganese-boron steels (MB)

Manganese-boron steels bring about high component strengths by austenitizing and subsequent
quenching in the forming tool. Beside carbon, their good hardenability is reached by adding man-
ganese and boron to the alloy.
B.2 LA
With their alloy solutions with low carbon amounts and micro-alloy elements, micro-alloyed steels
have a relatively low strength and favorable plasticity properties after their hot forming.
B.3 Hot dipping with zinc coating (hot-dip galvanizing, GI)

Application of a zinc coating by dipping an appropriately prepared strip in a molten bath with a zinc
content of at least 99 mass %.
B.4 Hot dipping with aluminum-silicon coating (AS)

Application of an aluminum-silicon coating by dipping an appropriately prepared strip into a molten
bath that consists of aluminum and 8 to 11 mass % of silicon.
B.5 Hot dipping with zinc-iron alloy coating (GA)

This zinc-iron alloy coating is created by dipping the appropriately prepared strip in a molten bath
with a zinc content of at least 99 mass % and then heat-treating the strip. In the process, iron diffu-
ses into the zinc coating. The resulting coating has a uniform, matte-gray appearance and an iron
content that is typically between 8 and 15 mass %.
B.6 Direct hot forming (DS)

In the direct hot forming process forming and definition of the mechanical properties are provided
by forming and quenching of a completely or partially austenitized flat blank in a forming tool.
B.7 IS
The indirect process consists of a forming step where a preliminary cold forming procedure is
used. In order to attain the required mechanical properties, the component must be heated to aus-
tenitizing temperature and then quenched in a specific tool.
B.8 Direct hot forming with pre-cooling (PS)

In the process which includes pre-cooling, forming and definition of the mechanical properties are
provided by forming and quenching of an austenitized and expediently pre-cooled flat blank in a
forming tool. Before forming, the blank temperature in this process is above the martensite starting
temperature.
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B.9 Multi-step hot forming (MS)

The multi-step hot forming process includes forming and definition of the mechanical properties by
forming and quenching an austenitized and pre-cooled flat blank in a forming tool. In this process,
pre-tempering, forming and cutting are done in consecutive steps inside a transfer press.
B.10 Inductive hardening of tubes (IH)

Welded or seamless tubes made from cold-rolled or hot-rolled starting material are austenitized us-
ing inductive heating, followed by a quenching process in a liquid medium (in most cases water).
B.11 Hot forming of box sections with MC

Cold-worked and welded or seamless box sections made from cold-rolled or hot-rolled starting ma-
terial are austenitized in a furnace. The forming which follows is done either by using the forming
tool only or with a combination of tool forming and the application of a hydrostatic inside pressure
of a forming medium (similar to hydroforming). Quenching is then carried out with a liquid or gas-
eous medium.
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Appendix C (informative) Code equivalences between standards and trade names
Table C.1 – Code equivalence between standards

VW 50066 TL 4225 Old designations, trade
names and alias names
Semi-finished Semi-finished (informative examples,
Material Material
product standard product standard not for indications in en-
gineering drawings)a)
CR1100T-MB-DS VW 50066 - - Ductibor 1000, MBW 1200
22MnB5 (1.5528),
CR1500T-MB-DS VW 50066 TL 4225 – CR DIN EN 10131
MBW 1500, Boron 22
22MnB5 (1.5528), MBW-
HR1500T-MB-DS VW 50066 TL 4225 – HR DIN EN 10051
W 1500, Boron 22
DIN EN 10305-1
DIN EN 10305-1
(seamless) TL 4225 – HR 24MnB5, BTR 165,
HR1650T-MB-IH
DIN EN 10305-3 (tube) Boron 24
DIN EN 10305-3
(welded)
MBW 1500+AS80,
CR1500T-MB-DS – AS30/30 VW 50066 TL 4225 – AS30/30 DIN EN 10143
Usibor 1500P+AS80
MBW 1500+AS150,
CR1500T-MB-DS – AS60/60 VW 50066 TL 4225 – AS60/60 DIN EN 10143
Usibor 1500P+AS150
CR1500T-MB-IS – GI60/60 VW 50066 TL 4225 – GI60/60 DIN EN 10143 PHS ultraform 1500+Z140
CR1500T-MB-IS – GI80/80 VW 50066 TL 4225 – GI85/85 DIN EN 10143 PHS ultraform 1500+Z180
20MnB8,
CR1500T-MB-PS VW 50066 - -
PHS directform 1500
22MnB9,
CR1500T-MB-MS VW 50066 - -
Multi-step; MSHc 1500
34MnB5, 37MnB5,
CR1900T-MB-DS-UC VW 50066 - - MBW 1900,
(Boron 38)
CR1900T-MB-DS-AS60/60 VW 50066 - - Usibor 2000+AS150
CR500T-LA VW 50066 - - Ductibor 450, MBW 500
CR600T-LA VW 50066 - - Ductibor 500, MBW 600
a) The presentation of trade names is only intended for informational purposes for the users of this in-house standard. It does not
signify an endorsement or release of the mentioned product by the Volkswagen Group. Equivalent products may be used if it can
be verified that they lead to the same results. Trade names may not appear in engineering drawings.
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Appendix D (normative) Requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking – suitability verification of hot-formed AS-coated
components
Table D.1
No. Description, measurand Requirement, notes, options Actual value/data supplier OK NOK
1 Supplier and component data
1.1 Supplier, place
1.2 Plant, production line The suitability verification must be presented for each assem-
bly line individually, if the component in question is manufac-
tured on more than one line.
1.3 Component designation, part num-
ber and vehicle project
1.4 Material – coating
1.5 Max. percent reduction in thickness Flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") only
due to rolling at sheet metal panel
thickness
1.6 Supplier of raw materials and initial Flexibly rolled blanks only, raw material certificate must be pro-
sheet metal panel thickness before vided
flexible rolling
1.7 Other components manufactured for Informative
the Volkswagen Group in this plant
2 Furnace technology and process
parameters
2.1 Furnace manufacturer
2.2 Furnace solution Roller hearth furnace, multi-layer chamber, carousel oven
2.3 Oven zones with heating strategy Electrical, using gas Zone 1:
zone 2:
zone 3:
etc.
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Table D.1 (continued)

2.4 Atmosphere Dried air, nitrogen, natural gas, mixed gas
2.5 Type of dew point control (open- Manually using control limits, automatic
loop/closed-loop)
2.6 Manufacturer, type and number of
air driers
2.7 Reliably attainable, minimum dew
point in the run-in area (Al/Si/Fe liq-
uid-phase formation)
2.8 Target dew point ±permissible devi-
ation in the run-in area
2.9 DP warning limit ("yellow alert", cor-
rective action is required)
2.10 DP alarm limit ("red alert", compo-
nents are blocked)
2.11 Number and positions of injection
points (draft, if necessary)
2.12 Number and positions of dew point
measuring positions (draft, if neces-
sary)
2.13 Recording of dew point measured Forgery-proof every 2 h as per CQI-9a)
values
2.14 Number and type of dew point
measuring devices
2.15 Calibration of dew point measuring Yearly as per CQI-9a) or at every device adaptation (e.g., new
devices (implementation, regularity, tubing, changes made to the construction, software updates)
test laboratory/institute)
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3 Component-dependent process release
Process release is component and plant-dependent and must be documented in a test report. In the process, all relevant parameters and characteristic values must be recorded
for every individual test. Process release must be carried out using stress testing. It is impermissible to release a process by only measuring the diffusible hydrogen in the compo-
nent. Use of a component alternative (of the same material, percent reduction in thickness due to rolling and sheet metal panel thickness) is permissible, however, it must be
discussed and agreed upon with the appropriate Materials Engineering department.
3.1 Stress testing position (draft, if nec- For flexibly-rolled or welded blanks at least in the area of the
essary) lowest sheet metal panel thickness
3.2 Number of stress-tested compo- No less than 50 components covering several batches
nents (= tested components)
3.3 Hall and oven dew points at the
measuring positions (MP) of the
oven when the test components are
manufactured
No less than 10 measurements covering several batches

3.4 Hardness of the test components at Hardness test at the component testing position or during
the stress testing position (from...to) bending tests in the specimen center. Non-destructive tests,
and process used (e.g., HV 10, e.g., using 3MA, are possible.
3MA)
4 Series production process moni-
toring
4.1 Monitored characteristic values of Hardness, mechanical properties, temperatures and dew
materials, components and furna- points in the individual furnace sections
ces, including measuring frequency
and measuring methods used as
well as type of documentation
4.2 Type of stress testing and load test- e.g., PV 1074, procedure A, B, C, or DIN EN ISO 7539-2
ing (if applicable)
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4.3 Frequency of stress testing (if appli- After every change of processes or materials (e.g., supplier
cable) change, adaptation of furnace times and/or temperature pro-
files) which may affect the amount of diffusible hydrogen. Test
of no less than 3 components taken from one batch (begin,
center, end)
4.4 Type of alternative or supplementary E.g., measurement of the diffusible hydrogen using TDA or a
test or monitoring process (with ref- Barnacle electrode
erence to table D.1, consec. no. 4.2
and table D.1, consec. no. 4.3),
manufacturer and type
4.5 Carrying out comparative tests dur- Material-dependent determination of the diffusible hydrogen
ing one series production conformity amount limit below which no cracks may appear during stress
monitoring, without stress testings testing.
(alternative procedure for table D.1,
consec. no. 4.2 and table D.1, con-
sec. no. 4.3)
4.6 Frequency of the alternative or sup- See table D.1, consec. no. 4.3.
plementary test or monitoring proc-
ess
4.7 Maximum storage time of compo- no more than 24 h, see also PV 1074.
nents at room temperature between
component compression molding
and begin of the stress testing
4.8 Minimum period between compo-
nent production and shipment
4.9 Actions to be carried out if an NOK
event occurs (see also section 6.6)
5 Overall evaluation
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The suitability verification presented by the supplier is granted.
The suitability verification presented Conditions:
by the supplier is granted subject to
certain conditions (see below).
The suitability verification presented Reasoning:
by the supplier is not granted.
a) AIAG CQI-9 Process Table I "Dry Contact Press Hardening", May 2014 (Source: AIAG – Automotive Industry Action Group)

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Steels for Hot Forming – Uncoated or Pre-Coated

Always use the latest version of this standard.

A.3 Microsection images and catalog of structural faults in unhardened condition

Hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-quenched box sections

4 Material types and definitions

5.1 Manganese-boron steels

5.2 Micro-alloyed steels

5.3 Induction-hardened tubes

5.4 Media-quenched box sections

5.5 Coating and surface finish

Table 2 – Designation of the coating and surface finish

-GI = hot-dip galvanized

-A = without specific requirements

6.1 Basic requirements

6.2 Chemical composition as a mass percentage

6.3 Requirements for unhardened flat products and tubes

6.3.1 As-received condition

Table 3 – Oiling of unhardened flat products and tubes

6.3.2 Mechanical properties

6.3.3 Base material structure

6.3.4 Banded structures, material inhomogeneities, and purity grade

6.3.5.1 Coating masses

6.3.5.2 Other element contents

Table 4 – Element contents of coatings in the initial condition (mass %)

6.3.5.3 Flexibly rolled blanks ("tailor-rolled blanks") FR1500T-MB-DS-AS

6.3.5.4 Inorganically/organically coil-coated sheet metal panels ("-OC1", "-OC2")

6.3.6.2 Surface of temper-rolled products for IS – "U", unexposed

Table 5 – Roughness specifications of

6.3.7 Limit deviations and form tolerances

6.3.8 Specific requirements for semi-finished products made from tailor-welded

6.4 Requirements for hot-formed components, induction-hardened tubes, and media-

6.4.1 Mechanical properties and hardness

6.4.2 Base material structure

6.4.2.1 Quenched and tempered steels CR/HR1500T-MB, HR1650T-MB, and CR/HR1900T-

6.4.2.2 Micro-alloyed steels CR500T-LA and CR600T-LA

6.4.3 Requirements for surfaces and coatings after hot forming

6.4.3.1 Uncoated components

6.4.3.2 Complete decarburization (UC only)

6.4.3.3 AlSi-pre-coated components (AS)

Unless otherwise agreed, cold pre-forming of AlSi-coated components is impermissible in a first

6.4.3.4 GI and GA components

6.5 Processing of hot-formed components

6.5.1 Surface treatment, phosphating and painting

6.5.3 Bonding with high-strength structural adhesives

6.5.5 Stacking and storing

6.6 Requirements for avoiding hydrogen induced cracking of AS-coated components

6.6.1 Measurement of diffusible hydrogen

6.6.2 Furnace-specific actions

Table 7 – Requirements for the manufacturing process and further processing

– Continuing dew point measuring and documentation

– Same as AS60/60; additional measures may be re-

– Open-loop or closed-loop dew-point control

– Subsequent heat treatment as per section 6.6.4

a) Components to be mechanically processed further are components

6.6.4 Subsequent heat treatment

Table 8 – Parameters for a subsequent heat

6.6.5 Suitability verification of hot-formed components (see attachment D)

PV 1074 Sheet Steel Components; Stress Testing to Evaluate the Susceptibility of

PV 3.17.1 Paints and Varnishes; Determination of Corrosion Resistance after Me-

Table A.1 – Chemical composition

Table A.1 (continued)

Table A.2 – Mechanical characteristic values in the as-received condition (across