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1. SCOPE
This specification defines the requirements for coil coatings on steel sheet (see para 5.1). These
coatings comprise 4 categories:
. Zinc Based Metallic (i.e. Zinc, Zinc/Iron, Zinc/Nickel and other Zinc/Alloy)
. Other Metallic (i.e. Nickel, Tin)
. Organic (i.e. Zinc Rich Primer)
. Phosphate (Upon request from the Stamping Plant to the responsible
Materials Engineering Activity, there is the option of using prephosphated material to aid
formability).
Such coatings shall be specified in conjunction with the appropriate base steel sheet. At the time of the
last revision of WSS-M1P94-A, the currently released base steel sheet specifications were:
. WSS-M1A183-D
. WSB-M1A215-E1/F1
. WSD-M1A333-A1/A2/A3/A4
. WSS-M1A338-A1
. WSS-M1A341-A8/A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6/A7
. WSS-M1A344-A1/A2
. WSS-M1A345-A1/A2/A3/A4
. WSS-M1A346-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6
. WSS-M1A347-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6
. WSS-M1A348-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6/A7
2. APPLICATION
This specification was released originally for material used for automobile body and chassis parts
requiring good corrosion resistance. The category of Other Metallic Coatings was incorporated originally
for fuel systems parts requiring good corrosion resistance.
Note: Good quality paintability depends upon the critical factors of chemical cleanliness and
crystalline integrity of the phosphate coating. Accordingly, prudence should be exercised when
considering a pre-phosphate coating on exterior facing surfaces e.g. skin panels.
Note: The presence of a coating will influence the properties of the final coated product, compared to
the uncoated base steel sheet.
Note: Because of regional supply base variations and to make the most effective use of this
specification, users should consult with Materials Engineering.
3. REQUIREMENTS
Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).
WSS-M1P94-A
3.2 FORMABILITY
The formability para of the appropriate Base Steel Sheet material specification shall apply.
3.3 WELDABILITY
The weldability para of the appropriate Base Steel Sheet material specification shall apply,
except in the case of WSD-M1A333-A1/A2/A3/A4 and zinc based metallic coatings; also WSD-
M1A333-A1/A2/A3/A4 and zinc rich primer, when FLTM BA 113-01 shall apply
3.4 PAINTABILITY
The paintability para of the appropriate Base Steel Sheet material specification shall apply.
00 NA 0
20 20/50 20/30
30 30/60 30/45
40 40/70 40/55
45 45/75 45/60
50 50/80 50/70
55 55/85 55/75
60 60/90 60/80
70 70/100 70/90
98 100/130 100/130
In some instances, coatings that are produced to tighter coating mass ranges than
shown above may be available. These shall be designated as 'Restricted Coating'
(Symbol 'C') and shall be detailed on the appropriate Engineering Drawing as follows:
50 50/70 50/65
55 55/75 55/70
60 60/80 60/75
70 70/90 -
98 100/125 -
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
Unless an alloy coating is chosen, the primary deposit shall be Zinc. Electrolytic
Zinc/Nickel shall contain 10.5 - 13.5% Nickel. Electrolytic Zinc/Iron shall contain 12 -
18% Iron. The frequency of testing and the analytical method shall form part of the
control plan.
Unless an alloy coating is chosen, the primary deposit shall be Zinc. The frequency of
testing and the analytical method shall form part of the control plan (see also para
5.4).
Unless otherwise stated (see para 3.7 and 3.8), no supplementary coatings (other
than a company approved mill oil (rust preventative oil) or prelube) are permitted.
Coated steel shall conform to the coating bend test requirements of ASTM A 924M for
hot dipped and ASTM A 591 for electrolytic coated products. The frequency of testing
shall form part of the control plan.
When tested according to SAE J1523 or ISO 4587 (0.8 mm. thickness
specimen; additional bonding thickness of 0.25 mm.) using a high
strength structural epoxy adhesive such as WSB-M2G388-A (1k) or
WSB-M2G373-A (2k), the coating (ie. zinc or zinc/alloy) shall remain
adherent to the steel substrate up to a minimum shear strength
requirement of 8 MPa.
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
For one side coated products, traces of coating are allowed on the uncoated side of
the sheet from the edges to 15 mm from coil edges. No coating is allowed on the
remainder of the uncoated side.
The amount of coating on the strip edge shall be no greater than the maximum
stipulated in para 3.5.1 and of sufficient adhesion to prevent flaking during the
manufacturing process.
For hot dipped products, the coating shall be minimum spangle and when viewed at
1X the individual zinc crystals shall be no longer than 5 mm across the maximum
dimension. The need for a final temper mill reduction to control surface appearance
or formability is to be negotiated between the manufacturing activity and the coater.
3.6.1 Tin
20 20/50 20/35
35 35/65 35/50
50 50/80 50/65
65 65/95 65/80
3.6.2 Nickel
Electrolytic
25 25/40
35 35/50
45 45/60
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
Single side coatings are not anticipated. The amount of coating on the strip edge
shall be no greater than the maximum stipulated in para 3.6.1.1 and 3.6.2.1 and of
sufficient adhesion to prevent flaking during the manufacturing process.
The coating shall have a workmanlike appearance and shall not have defects of a
nature or degree for the grade and quality ordered that will be detrimental to the
fabrication of the finished part. The need for a final temper mill reduction to control
surface appearance or formability is to be negotiated between the manufacturing
activity and the coater.
Between the appropriate Base Steel Sheet and the Zinc Rich Primer layer shall be a
Zinc Based Metallic layer, usually Electrolytic Zinc/Nickel.
This shall comprise an Epoxide Binder (Epoxy Resin) modified with Zinc Particles.
The control plan referred to in para 3.1 shall address conductive organic layer
composition and consistency of electrical conductivity.
The coating shall have a workmanlike appearance and shall not have defects of a
nature or degree for the grade and quality ordered that will be detrimental to the
fabrication of the finished part.
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
Between the appropriate Base Steel Sheet and the Phosphate layer shall be a Zinc
Based Metallic layer, usually Electrolytic Zinc or Hot Dipped Zinc/Iron.
Unless an alternative method is agreed upon by the coated steel supplier and Manufacturing
activity, the coil coated final product shall be identified as follows:
This information shall be marked on the more heavily coated side of a one-sided or differentially
coated product and on the unexposed side of equally coated products for exposed surfaces and
shall be repeated at 1 meter intervals.
In addition to the Base Steel Sheet specification, Engineering Drawings shall show a coating
designation which identifies the coating mass of each side, the coating composition of each side
and the method of coating (Electrolytic and/or Hot Dipped) as follows:
. 1st and 2nd characters: The coating mass designation of one side (the unexposed side
or heavier coated side).
. 3rd character: The coating composition of the unexposed side or heavier coated side
where G = Zinc, A = Zinc/Iron, N = Zinc/Nickel, T = Tin, K = Nickel and X = other than G,
A, N, T or K.
. 4th and 5th characters: The coating mass designation of the opposite side (the
exposed side or lighter coated side).
. 6th character: The coating composition of the opposite side where G = Zinc, A =
Zinc/Iron, N = Zinc/Nickel, T = Tin, K = Nickel and X = Other than G, A, N, T or K.
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
. 7th and 8th characters: When "EL" is specified, the coil shall be continuously coated by
Electrolytic deposition. When "HD" is specified, the coil shall be continuously coated by
Hot Dipping. When "EL/HD" appears in the 7th and 8th character positions, the coating
may be continuously coated by Electrolytic deposition or Hot Dipping as desired by the
respective Ford Purchasing activity.
For additional clarification where it is not self evident, the exposed side or lighter coated side shall
be clearly identified on the Engineering Drawing. Trade names shall not be used on the
Engineering Drawing.
5. GENERAL INFORMATION
The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification.
This document was modified in 1999 and subsequently, as a collaborative effort between Ford
Motor Company, Mazda (Mazda Motor Corporation) and Jaguar (Jaguar Cars), part of PAG
(PAG is Premier Automotive Group).
The Engineering Approved sources for coatings will be listed against the appropriate Base Steel
Sheet Engineering Material Specifications.
For initial approval, the supplier should furnish the following information for each coating
designation/coating line combination.
. Test results from a typical production sample for the requirements outlined in para 3.
. Test results from typical production samples for paintability requirements outlined in
para 3.4.
. Typical coating chemical analysis. For products coated by Hot Dipping, coating
composition should be determined by analysis of samples taken from the molten bath.
For Electrodeposited coatings, composition should be as deposited.
. Coating mass histogram including mean and standard deviation values. Data should
consist of a minimum of 500 mass measurements randomly taken from each side of a
minimum of 20 coils while the process is operating in statistical control.
Upon approval, the material will be added to the Engineering Material Approved Source List
(see para 5.2).
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
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Hot Dipped Zinc and Hot Dipped Zinc/Iron usually contain Aluminum to aid adhesion of the
coating to the base steel. The proportion of Aluminum in the coating varies with coating thickness
but rarely exceeds 1%. Additionally, Hot Dipped Zinc/Iron usually contains 8 - 12% Iron.
If it is desired to estimate the thickness of the coating from the coating mass, the following factors
(per side) shall be used:
Notes:
a) In MES (and JFS), the coating mass is defined as the value of the Triple Spot Test
(see also para 3.5.1). Additionally, MES specifies the nominal (as opposed to the
minimum) coating mass (see also para 3.5.1).
b) Prior to choosing the coating type, it is necessary to investigate the principal selection
criteria i.e. corrosion resistance and performance, the ability of the component(s) to be
successfully manufactured; also cost considerations.
c) JFS specifies the minimum coating mass (see also para 3.5.1).
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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
WSS-M1P94-A
WSS-M1A183-D ASTM A 90
WSB-M1A215-E1/F1 ASTM A 591
WSD-M1A333-A1/A2/A3/A4 ASTM A 630
WSS-M1A338-A ASTM A 924M
WSS-M1A341-A8/A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6/A7 ASTM B 530
FLTM BA 113-01 ASTM B 571
FLTM AQ 101-01 ISO 2808
JFS A 3011 MES MM 108
JFS A 3021 MES MM 109
WSS-M1A344-A1/A2 MES MM 119
WSS-M1A345-A1/A2/A3/A4
WSS-M1A346-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6
WSS-M1A347-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6
WSS-M1A348-A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/A6/A7
WSS-M99P1111-A
The specification on the Engineering Drawing shall include the Base Steel Sheet, the
Coating(s), and, if applicable, the Surface Quality.
e.g. Steel, Sheet, Bake Hardenable, 210 MPa minimum as received yield strength, coated
with double sided Hot Dipped Zinc/Iron, i.e. Galvannealed, would be specified thus:
e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, coated with double sided Electrolytic or Hot
Dipped Zinc, would be specified thus:
e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, High Formability, coated with double sided Hot
Dipped Zinc/Iron, i.e. Galvannealed, would be specified thus:
e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, coated with double sided Electrolytic Tin, would
be specified thus:
e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, coated with double sided Electrolytic Nickel,
would be specified thus:
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