ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Material Name Specification Number

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A344-A1

GENERAL FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A344-A2

IMPROVED FORMABILITY

1. SCOPE

The materials defined by these specifications are hot rolled low carbon steel sheet suitable for cold
forming (see para 4.1). Specification WSS-M1P94-A shall be used where precoating by the steel
supplier is required.

2. APPLICATION

These specifications were released originally for 2003 model year automotive body parts. They
also simplify material designation on Engineering Drawings when steels with mechanical properties
suitable for designing and forming the part are to be specified and components could be sourced
in several countries.

The abbreviations heading the tables (see para 4.4) indicate the country or company of origin of
the specification as follows:

ISO International Standards Organization

BS UK of GB & NI (British Standards Institute)
DIN Federal Republic of Germany (Deutsches Institute)
EN European Union
ASTM USA (American Society for Testing & Materials)
JIS Japan Industrial Standards
JFS Japan Iron and Steel Federation Standards
MES Mazda Engineering Standards

Note: Because of regional supply base variations and to make the most effective use of these
specifications, users should consult with Materials Engineering.

Note: Where the gauge (thickness) and forming requirements permit, for Class 3 applications it is
intended that WSS-M1A344-A2 be specified in conjunction with WSS-M1A345-A1/A2.

Note: Please be aware that these specifications do not yet deal with hot dipped galvanized (ie. hot
dipped zinc) coatings.

Date Action Revisions

2002 09 30 Revised Rev para 4.12 R. Lord
2002 07 31 Revised Updated and renumbered
2000 09 21 Activated K J Thurgood (FAO), M Fukahori (Mazda)
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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).

3.2 DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

3.2.1 Thickness and Thickness Tolerances (see para 4.5)

The thickness specified on the Engineering Drawing shall be a minimum.

3.3 OTHER DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS

. These shall be defined by the relevant national standards (see para 4.6)

. As appropriate to the relevant national standards, the title of this paragraph shall be
interpreted to include length, width, flatness, camber and mass.

3.4 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND FORMING CHARACTERISTICS

(Longitudinal Tensile Specimens) (50 mm Gauge Length)
(ISO 6892/ASTM E 8M/EN 10002/JIS G 3131/JFS A 1001)

(Note: Certain gauge (thickness) limitations apply)

The material shall be steel sheet suitable to form the part and be suitable for assembly.

Variant Tensile Yield % Elongation* % Elongation* % Elongation*

Strength Strength >=1.20/<2.50mm# >=2.50/<4.00mm >=4.00/<=6.00mm
(MPa min) (0.2% PS) (Uncoated & (Uncoated & (Uncoated &
(MPa) electrolytically electrolytically electrolytically
coated) coated) coated)

A1 270 170 min. 32 - 51 35 - 52 36 - 52

A2 270 130 min. 37 - 55 39 - 56 41 - 56

Variant Tensile Yield % Elongation* % Elongation* % Elongation*

Strength Strength >=1.20/<2.50mm# >=2.50/<4.00mm >=4.00/<=6.00mm
(MPa min) (0.2% PS) (Hot dipped (Hot dipped (Hot dipped
(MPa) galvannealed) galvannealed) galvannealed)

A1 270 170 min. 30 - 50 34 - 51 35 - 51

A2 270 130 min. 35 - 54 38 - 55 39 - 55

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* Gauge lengths other than 50 mm may be used for control purposes, with appropriate
(recommended ISO 2566/1) correction in % Elongation. In all cases, 50 mm will be considered the
referee standard gauge length.

# See also para 4.3.

3.5 FORMABILITY

The quality level of steel supplied to fabricate a specific component shall be negotiated
between the manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Steel cleanliness may involve
the use of a mutually agreed referee method (see para 4.7). 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 by the manufacturing activity.

The company may, at its option and in agreement with the steel supplier, compile a list
(known as the Sheet Metal Requirements List (SMRL)) of property requirements such as
mechanical properties and forming characteristics, for each specific part. If invoked, this
list will be a mandatory extension of these specifications (see para 4.8).

3.6 WELDABILITY

To ensure acceptable weldability, all material must meet the following carbon equivalent
(C.E.) restriction:

C.E. = % C + % Mn/6 = 0.21 % max

3.7 SURFACE FINISH AND APPEARANCE

These specifications define the surface appearance as Class 3, i.e. they shall be specified
for parts of the vehicle that are concealed during normal use. The mean surface
roughness Ra, the surface waviness Wca and the peak density are not defined. Unless
otherwise specified via the Engineering Drawing, the SMRL (see para 3.5) or Purchase
(Supply), these materials shall be coated with a light, even film of protective, company
approved mill oil (rust preventative oil) or prelube.

3.8 PAINTABILITY

Material supplied to these specifications must have prior approval for paintabilty by the
responsible company activity. This approval shall be based on samples prepared to local
process and performance requirements. (See para 4.9)

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements
of these specifications.

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4.1 DOCUMENT ORIGIN

This document was originally compiled as a collaborative effort between Ford Motor
Company, Mazda (Mazda Motor Corporation) and Jaguar (Jaguar Cars), part of PAG
(PAG is Premier Automotive Group).

4.2 INITIAL SUPPLIER APPROVAL BY FORD (UNCOATED ONLY –

For information for coated steel submissions see WSS-M1P94-A)

For initial approval, the supplier should furnish the following information for each variant:

. A plan detailing how each requirement of para 3 will be controlled on a continuing

production basis.

. Test results from a typical production sample for the requirements outlined in para 3.

Upon approval, the materials will be added to the Engineering Material Approved Source
List.

4.3 MATERIAL USAGE

For materials with specified thickness below 1.50 mm, (see paras 3.2 & 3.4) Cold Rolled
Mild Steel is typically used.

A range of National formability grades are available. For guidance, a cross reference of
company, National, and International specifications is given in para 4.4.

4.4 CROSS REFERENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

(Note: for guidance only)

Variant Common Terminology EN 10111 BS ISO ASTM

1449* 3573

A1 CS (CQ)/Forming DD11 HS3/HR3 HR2 A 569M

A2 DS (DQ)/Drawing DD13 HS1/HR1 HR4 A 622M

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Variant Common Terminology DIN JFS MES JIS

1614* A 1001 MM 100 G 3131

A1 CS (CQ)/Forming StW 22 JSH270C SPHN1 SPHC

A2 DS (DQ)/Drawing StW 24 JSH270D/E SPHN2/3 SPHD/E

* Obsolete specifications or obsolete versions of Specifications which may appear on older Engineering
Drawings.

4.5 THICKNESS TOLERANCE (CAUTION)

If and when choosing a minimum gauge from ES-YC15-1N260-AA, if the previous choice
of gauge was nominal, it is important to avoid generating an inadvertent increase in the
ACTUAL thickness of the component, and consideration should be given to specifying the
next lowest minimum gauge e.g. for an existing 2.00 mm nominal gauge, the nearest
equivalent minimum gauge in ES-YC15-1N260-AA is 1.90 mm.
Additionally, it may be necessary to consult with JFS A 2001 or JFS A 1001, to select a
Japanese nominal gauge which satisfies the intent of ES-YC15-1N260-AA.

4.6 OTHER DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS

. Examples of the relevant national standards are EN 10051,

ASTM A 568M, JFS A 1001.

4.7 STEEL CLEANLINESS REFEREE METHOD

. Examples are JFS A 1001, MES MM 100.

4.8 FORMABILITY

The current responsible area for the SMRL (within Ford Motor Company in Europe) is
Research & Vehicle Technology (RVT); Materials Engineering, Testing & Standards (MET
& S). The current responsible area for the SMRL (within Jaguar) is Materials Engineering.
The SMRL may refer to National or International Standards.

4.9 PAINTABILITY

. An example is MES MN 606.

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4.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOT ROLLED MATERIALS (WSS-M1A344-A1/A2)

TABLE 1: Typical Values Based On European Practice

(For Uncoated and Electrolytically Coated).

Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e. 90 deg to the rolling) direction.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation 90 90 r – bar n - bar
(A80)
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (80 mm GL)

DD11 217 - 245 341 - 369 30 - 43 n/a n/a n/a n/a

DD13 209 - 261 323 - 359 31 - 43 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(n/a means not applicable)

TABLE 2: Typical Values Based on North American Practice (For Uncoated

and Electrolytically Coated)

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling).

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation 90 90 r – bar n - bar
(A50)
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

CS 217 - 290 328 - 410 32 - 44 n/a n/a n/a n/a

DS 202 - 291 303 - 370 33 - 47 n/a tbd n/a 0.170 - 0.220

(n/a means not applicable) (tbd means to be determined)

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TABLE 3: Typical Values Based on Japanese Practice (For Uncoated and

Electrolytically Coated; Thickness 2.30 mm.)

Test specimens and method based on JIS Z 2201. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling). The
figures in brackets (parentheses)for Yield strength and %Elongation, indicate typical values.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

SPHN1 185 - 305 270 min 37 - 51 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(245) (44)
JSH270C

SPHN2 175 - 285 270 min 39 - 53 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(230) (46)
JSH270D

SPHN3 155 - 255 270 min 42 -.55 n/a n/a n/a n/a
(205) (48)
JSH270E

(n/a means not applicable)

4.11 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOT ROLLED MATERIALS (WSS-M1A344-A1/A2)

TABLE 4: Typical Values Based On European Practice (For Hot Dipped Galvannealed).
Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e. 90 deg to the rolling) direction.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(A80)
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (80 mm GL)

DD11 Not Not Not n/a n/a n/a n/a

Available Available Available

DD13 Not Not Not n/a n/a n/a n/a

Available Available Available

(n/a means not applicable)

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TABLE 5: Typical Values Based on North American Practice

(For Hot Dipped Galvannealed).

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling).

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(A50)
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

CS Not Not Not n/a n/a n/a n/a

Available Available Available

DS 255 - 334 338 - 407 33 - 43 n/a n/a n/a 0.165 - 0.210

(n/a means not applicable)

TABLE 6: Typical Values Based on Japanese Practice
(For Hot Dipped Galvannealed; Thickness 2.30mm.)

Test specimens and method based on JIS Z 2201. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling). The
figures in brackets (parentheses)for Yield strength and %Elongation, indicate typical values.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

SPHM1 195 - 315 270 min 36 - 50 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(255) (43)
JAH270C

SPHM2 185 - 295 270 min 38 - 52 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(240) (45)
JAH270D

SPHM3 165 - 265 270 min 41 - 54 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(215) (47)
JAH270E

Note: The above grades are taken from JFS A 3011 and MES MM 108.

(n/a means not applicable)

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4.12 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The reference documents are:

ASTM A 569M BS 1449 ASTM E 8M WSS-M1P94-A

EN 10111 ASTM A 568M EN 10002 ISO 3573
ISO 6892 DIN 1614 JIS G 3131 JIS Z 2201
JFS A 1001 JFS A 3011 ASTM A 622M ISO 2566/1
EN 10051 MES MM 100 MES MM 108 MES MN 606
JFS A 2001 WSS-M1A345-A1/A2
ES-YC15-1N260-AA WSS-M99P9999-A1
WSS-M99P1111-A

4.13 METHOD OF SPECIFYING

The specification on the Engineering Drawing shall include, if applicable, the surface
quality; also the coating(s) defined by WSS-M1P94-A.

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Low Carbon, Improved Formability, uncoated, for a non-
visible bracket of 2 mm thickness, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A344-A2: Class 3

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Low Carbon, General Formability, coated with double sided
Electrolytic Zinc, (typical European usage), for a non-visible reinforcement of 3 mm
thickness, would be specified by thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A344-A1, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 50G50G-EL, Class 3

NOTE: This document is dedicated to the memory of the late Brian Lawrence Edwards
(1939 - 1999), whose foresight developed the first of this style of specifications in 1994.

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