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Nissan Engineering Standard

High Tensile Strength Cold Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets

NES and Strips for Automobiles

Materials specified in this NES must conform to NES M0301 “Substance Use Restrictions” and RNES-B-
00027.
Special notice
Some parts of the contents (items and required values) in this NES have been transferred to RNES-
B-20069.
Please contact the issuance department when continuously presenting or using this NES.

1. SCOPE
This NES specifies high tensile strength cold rolled steel sheets and strips (hereinafter referred to as steel
sheet. When it is necessary to distinguish between steel sheets and steel strips, they shall be referred to
as sheets and coils, respectively) used for the automobiles manufactured in Nissan block.

2. STEEL SHEET SPECIFICATIONS AND SYMBOL SYSTEM

Specifications of cold rolled steel sheet shall have two standard types, the RP standard (severe
specifications for thickness tolerance) and SP standard (conventional thickness tolerance shall remain
unchanged).
For details of the symbol classification of RP and SP, refer to the Purpose of revision in March 2006
section.

The specifications of RP standard steel sheets shall be designated as per the following system chart.
RP150 Classification by steel type (standard classification by mechanical properties) 153-780, 153-980,
154-980, 154-1180
Classification by appearance (surface defect) A, D, B, U

Classification by dimension — Classification by standard dimension Classification by thickness and width

Classification by shape — Classification by flatness Classification by wrap W

The specifications of SP standard steel sheets shall be designated as per the following system chart.
SP130 Classification by steel type
SP150 (standard classification by mechanical properties) 135-340,
(Generic symbol) 131-370, Temporary) 132-370,
152-440,
151-590, 153-590,
153-1180,
Temporary) 151-1350H
Classification by use G

Classification by surface finish M

Classification by coating V

Classification by lubrication K, L

Classification by appearance (surface defect) A, D, B, U

Classification by dimension
Classification by standard
Classification by thickness and width
dimension
Classification by sheet
Q, E Note *1)
thickness management

*1) Note: Specifications attached with “Temporary” can be used continuously only when there exists an ordering record
under the specifications of SP132-370 and SP151-1350H. Therefore, they shall not be newly adopted. For
SP151-1350H, 22MnB5 was specified as an alternative standard in RNES-B-00010 (NES M2201).
*2) Note: When considering application with E, ask the procurement division in advance whether adoption is possible.

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3. CLASSIFICATION BY MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

3.1 Standard classification by mechanical properties
The types (steel type) and symbols of steel sheets based on the standard classification of mechanical properties
shall be in accordance with Table 1-1, 2.

Table 1-1 Type and Symbol

Symbol
Purchasable
Description
thickness (mm)
Generic symbol Strength type symbol Steel type symbol

High tensile strength cold rolled RP150-780 RP153-780 780 MPa low yield ratio steel sheets 0.8 to 2.0
carbon steel sheets
(Generic symbol: RP150) RP150-980 RP153-980 980 MPa low yield ratio steel sheets 1.0 to 2.0

RP154-980 980 MPa extremely high workability steel 1.0 to 2.0

sheets
RP150-1180 RP154-1180 1180 MPa extremely high workability steel 1.0 to 1.6
sheets

Table 1-2 Type and Symbol

Symbol
Purchasable
Description
thickness (mm)
Generic symbol Strength type symbol Steel type symbol

Quasi-high tensile strength cold rolled SP130-340 SP135-340 Note *1) 340 MPa imparted with bake hardenability 0.4 to 2.3
carbon steel sheets
(Generic symbol: SP130) SP130-370 SP131-370 370 MPa for general use 0.4 to 2.3

Temporary) SP132- 370 MPa with high workability 0.4 to 2.3

370
High tensile strength cold rolled SP150-440 SP152-440 440 MPa with high workability 0.4 to 2.3
carbon steel sheets
(Generic symbol: SP150) SP150-590 SP151-590 590 MPa for general use 0.6 to 2.3

SP153-590 590 MPa with high workability 0.6 to 2.3

SP150-1180 SP153-1180 1,180 MPa low yield ratio steel sheets 0.8 to 2.3

SP150-1350 Temporary) SP151- Steel sheets for hot press 1.0 to 2.0
Note *2) 1350H

Note
*1) Specify SP135-340 (steel type symbol) for added baking hardenability steel (so called BH steel sheet) without using the
strength type symbol.
*2) Hot press steel sheet refers to a steel sheet with strength added by quenching from a temperature of 650°C or above at a
cooling rate of 30°C/sec. or more concurrently with forming.
*3) Specifications attached with “Temporary” can be used continuously only when there exists an ordering record under the
specifications of SP132-370 and SP151-1350H. Therefore, they shall not be newly adopted. For SP151-1350H, RNES-B-
00010 (NES M2201) has been newly established. Therefore, in the case of new adoption, follow the requirements in it.

3.2 Chemical composition

Some steel sheets and steel strips shall satisfy the chemical compositions described on Table 2. The chemical
compositions of applicable steel types should be reported as appropriate.
Table 2 Chemical composition
Unit: wt.% (Except Ceq.)
Applicable steel types Carbon content *1) Ceq. *2)
SP153-590
RP153-780  0.1%  0.24%
RP153-980
RP154-980  0.24%  0.41%
RP154-1180  0.19%  0.41%
SP151-1350H *3) 0.19 to 0.25% ―
Note *1) When exceeding the values shown above, they shall be determined between the parties concerned.
Note *2) Carbon equivalent, Ceq, shall be stipulated by the following equation. When exceeding the values shown
above, they shall be determined between the parties concerned
Ceq .= C + Si / 30 + Mn / 20 + 2P + 4S
Note *3) For SP151-1350, Si: 0.15% to 0.35%, Mn: 1.15% to 1.35%, Cr: 0.15% to 0.35% are recommended in
addition to C content.

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3.3 Mechanical characteristic values

The tolerance of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield point, total elongation, etc. shall be
in accordance with Table 3-1 to 3-3. Test pieces for yield point, tensile strength and total elongation shall
be in the perpendicular direction to the rolled direction of JIS No. 5.

Table 3-1 Tolerance of mechanical properties (RP150)

Unit: MPa for Yield point and Tensile strength, % for Total elongation and Hole expansion value, none for r value
Characteristic Hole expansion value
Tensile strength Yield point Total elongation ( value)
value

Sheet thickness Common for all Common for all 0.4 mm min. to less 0.8 mm min. to less 1.0 mm Common for all
Type Target
classification thicknesses thicknesses than 0.8 mm than 1.0 mm min. thicknesses
value
RP153-780 780 min. 440 to [560] 500 Not produced 13 14 —
RP153-980 980 min. 600 to 750 (660) Not produced 10 —
RP154-980 980 min. 600 to 750 ― Not produced 21 20 min.
RP154-1180 1180 min. 850 to 1060 ― Not produced 14 30 min.
Remarks 1. Numerical values in [ ] are shown for target.
2. Numerical values in ( ) are shown for reference.
3. Hole expansion value shall be as per NES M0292. The thickness applicable for evaluation is 1.0 mm or
greater.
4. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1-1.

Table 3-2 Tolerance of mechanical properties (SP130)

Unit: Yield point, Tensile strength MPa, Total elongation %, r value none
Characteristic Tensile
Yield point Total elongation
value strength
Sheet
Common for 0.4 mm min. to 0.8 mm min. to 1.0 mm min. to 0.4 mm min. to
thickness Target Target Target Target
Type all thicknesses less than 0.8 mm less than 1.0 mm 3.2 mm max. less than 0.6 mm
classification value value value value
SP135-340 340 min. 185 to 285 235 175 to 275 225 165 to 265 215 34 to 44 39
SP131-370 370 min. 205 to 305 265 195 to 295 255 185 to 285 245 30 to 40 36
SP132-370 370 min. 175 to 265 235 165 to 255 225 155 to 245 215 33 to 43 37

Characteristic
Yield point Total elongation
value
Sheet
0.6 mm min. to 0.8 mm min. to 1.0 mm min. to 1.2 mm min. to 1.6 mm min. to
thickness Target Target Target Target Target
Type less than 0.8 mm less than 1.0 mm less than 1.2 mm less than 1.6 mm 2.3 mm max.
classification value value value value value
SP135-340 35 to 45 40 36 to 46 41 37 to 47 42 38 to 48 43 39 min 44
SP131-370 31 to 41 37 32 to 42 38 33 to 43 39 34 to 44 40 35 to 41
SP132-370 34 to 44 38 35 to 45 39 36 to 46 40 37 to 47 41 38 to 42
Remarks 1. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1-2.

Table 3-2 Tolerance of mechanical properties (SP130) (continued)

Characteristic
r value*
value
Type Sheet Aging property
0.5 mm min. to Above 1.0 mm to Above 1.6 mm to
thickness
1.0 mm max. 1.6 mm max. 2.3 mm max.
classification
SP135-340 1.1 min. 1.0 min. — Slow aging
SP131-370 — — — —
SP132-370 1.4 min. 1.3 min. — Non-aging

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Table 3-3 Tolerance of mechanical properties (SP150)

Unit: Yield point, Tensile strength MPa, Total elongation %, r value none
Characteristic
Tensile strength Yield point Total elongation
value
Type Sheet
Common for all 0.4 mm min. to 0.8 mm min. to 1.0 mm min. to 0.4 mm min. to
thickness Target less than 1.0 mm Target Target Target
thicknesses less than 0.8 mm 2.6 mm max. less than 0.6 mm
classification value value value value
SP152-440 440 min. 285 to 390 335 275 to 380 325 265 to 370 315 26 to 38 31
SP151-590 590 min. 430 to 580 510 420 to 570 500 410 to 560 490 Not produced
SP153-590 590 min. 325 to 430 380 315 to 420 370 305 to 410 360 Not produced
SP153-1180 1,180 min. Not produced 835 to 1,225 1,030 825 to 1,215 1,020 Not produced
SP151-1350H *1) 1,350 min. *2) Not produced 1,000 min. *2) Not produced

Characteristic
Total elongation
value
Type Sheet
0.6 mm min. to 0.8 mm min. to 1.0 mm min. to 1.2 mm min. to 1.6 mm min. to
thickness
less than 0.8 mm Target less than 1.0 mm Target less than 1.2 mm Target less than 1.6 mm Target 2.6 mm max. Target
classification value value value value value
SP152-440 27 to 39 32 28 to 40 33 29 to 41 34 30 to 42 35 31 to 36
SP151-590 17 to 32 22 17 to 32 23 18 to 33 24 18 to 33 25 18 to 26
SP153-590 17 to 33 25 22 to 34 28 23 to 35 29 24 to 36 30 25 to 31
SP153-1180 Not produced 5 to 16 11 6 to 17 12 7 to 18 13 8 to 14
SP151-1350H Not produced 6 min. *1)
Remark 1. For the applicable thickness, see Table 1-2.
Note *1) Since the tensile test specimens are collected from the parts, it shall be arbitrary with respect to the rolling direction.
*2) It shows the characteristic values when quenching is performed from 650°C at a cooling rate of 30°C/s. Since the strength
varies depending on the part shape and quenching conditions, set the strength for each part. Taking B30, for example, there
are same parts with the setting to 1,100 MPa.

3.3 High-speed deformation strength (Applicable at the time of line approval test for blast furnace
Steelmaker)
This Standard is applicable only to SP153-590, SP153-780, RP153-780, RP153-980, RP154-980,
RP154-1180 and SP151-1350H.
Tensile strength at strain rate 1,000/sec: 730 MPa min. (SP153-590)
840 MPa min. (RP153-780)
990 MPa min. (RP153-980, RP154-980)
1180 MPa min. (RP154-1180)
1350 MPa min. (SP151-1350H)

In this case, the evaluation method follows NES M 0292.

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3.4 Mechanical characteristics related to bake hardenability

This specification applies only to SP135-340.
Bake hardenability on yield strength: 30 MPa or more (SP135-340)
* Refer to Fig. 1 in 3. 4-1.
Bake hardenability value shows an increased value of yield point as a result of testing that is conducted
according to JIS G3135 (Cold-rolled high strength steel sheets and strips with improved formability for
automobile structural uses) Appendix (Test method of paint bake hardenability) at the time of shipping by
manufacturer.

Fig. 1 BH steel sheet stress-strain diagram

Upper yield point

Nominal strain (Mpa)

Bake hardenability at yield point

30 MPa or more

Pre-strain: 2%

When molding

2 Nominal strain (%)

Remarks 1. In measurement of the tensile strength, “6. Test” in the Appendix (Test method of baking
paint hardening amount) of JISG 3135 is changed to perform the test as follows.
“6.3 Strain aging tensile test”: Perform the tensile test on a test piece that has been
heat-treated after pre-strain and obtain the maximum
load (Ftsa) excluding the upper yield point. (Do not read
the upper yield point.)
“6.4 BH amount” : Obtain the BH amount from the equation below.
σBH = (Ftsa – Fts0)/A0
Ftsa: The load at the upper yield point after 170°C × 20 mins. baking during pre-distortion aging.
Fts0: The load at the upper yield point of the material that is not pre-distortioned and
heat-treated, or at yield strength.
A0: Original cross section of test piece before pre-strain (mm2)
Test pieces that require measurement of Ftsa and Fts0 shall be cut from the same 300 mm × 300 mm
steel sheet.

3.5 Bending test

There shall be no cracks or breaks on the outer surface of steel sheet when it is bent per Table 4.
The test method shall be as per JIS Z 2248.

Table 4 Bending angle and radius

Type Bending angle Bending radius
SP135-340, SP131-370
Tight bending
(SP132-370), SP152-440
SP151-590 180
1.0 time of thickness
SP153-590
RP153-780 3.0 times of thickness
Consultation between Consultation between
RP153-980
the parties concerned the parties concerned
RP154-980 90 2.0 times of thickness
RP154-1180 90 2.0 times of thickness
SP153-1180 (180) (4.0 times of thickness)
Remark: For SP153-1180, parenthesized numerical values are shown for reference.
RP154-980 and RP154-1180 shall be as per the JIS Z2248 V-block method. The cracks judgment method
shall be determined by consultation between the parties concerned.

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3.6 Strength of spot welded area (Applicable at the time of line approval test for blast furnace
steelmarker)
Weld strength shall satisfy NES D0107, when the same materials are spot welded.

4. CLASSIFICATION BY USE AND SURFACE/INTERNAL DEFECTS

4.1 Classification by use
This Standard applies to the material standards for severe appearance. Classification by use and symbol
of steel sheets shall be in accordance with Table 5.

Table 5 Classification by use

Classification by use
For surface defect management
For general use
Symbol Summary
Steel sheet used for automobile parts produced in the pressing process
G that does not have sufficient opportunities for elimination of areas
containing surface defect
Steel sheet used for automobile parts produced in the pressing process
— that has sufficient opportunities for elimination of areas containing
surface defect

4.2 Appearance (Surface defect)

In normal use of steel sheets and strips, there shall be no scratch that may cause splitting and no defect
that may cause damage to forming dies. Allowable conditions of appearance (surface defect) shall be in
accordance with Table 6.

Table 6 Allowable condition for surface defects

Applicable surface
Classification Symbol Summary
Steel sheet Steel strip
A Upper side Outer side Applied to severe surface quality after painting
Severe AU Lower side Inner side or coating, or to usage which does not allow
D Both sides Both sides minor waviness for functional requirements.
Applied to usage for non-“severe” quality on the
Normal B Upper side Outer side
steel sheet.

Remark: There shall be no detrimental defect on the applicable surface during stamping if the surface is
not exposed for appearance.
4.3 Internal defect
The steel sheet shall not contain harmful internal defects such as double sheets, lamination, etc. when in
use.

5. CLASSIFICATION BY COATING
Since oxidized scale adheres on a hot press steel sheet during heating, descaling by shot blasting, etc. is
required after forming. The symbol and summary of hot press steel sheets with aluminum coating for the
purpose of elimination of descaling process are as specified in Table 7.
Table 7 Classification by coating
Classification by coating Symbol Summary
Not coating — —
Aluminum coating *1) V For reduction of the descaling
process after hot press forming *2)
Note *1) It shall not be adopted as rust prevention steel sheets, because it has a problem with anticorrosive
after heat treatment. A coating weight shall be set by agreement between the parties concerned.
*2) Process control such as steel sheet heating temperature, heating time, etc. is indispensable.

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6. CLASSIFICATION BY SURFACE FINISH

Classification by surface finish
The surface roughness of steel sheets shall be in accordance with Table 8 (Surface Finishing Categories
in JFS A2001). In principle, “High clear finish” shall be used for parts requiring a highly reflective surface
when painted.
Table 5 Surface roughness
Surface finish Symbol Ra Wa
Normal dull finish — (0.5 to 2.0 μm) —
High clear finish M 0.5 to 1.2 μm 0.5 μm max.
Remarks: 1. For surface roughness, average roughness (Ra) is specified in JIS B 0601: 1994. Alternatively,
it is specified in JIS B 0601: 2013 in terms of arithmetic average roughness (Ra).
2. For surface waviness, the arithmetic average waviness (Wa) is specified in JIS B 0601: 2013.
3. The normal finish surface roughness is not stipulated. Instead, the generally managed
roughness range is shown as a reference value.

7. CLASSIFICATION BY LUBRICATION
Unless otherwise specified, the steel sheets shall be lubricated. Classification, symbol and summary of
high-lubrication anticorrosive oil and solid lubricants shall be in accordance with Table 9.
Table 9 Application of solid lubricant
Classification by lubrication Symbol Summary
Normal lubricant — —
High-lubrication
Special anti- L Anticorrosive oil also used as press oil
anticorrosive oil
corrosive oil
Solid lubricant K Lubricant for improvement of sliding in pressing

8. PAINTING PROPERTY, COATING PROPERTY, CORROSION RESISTANCE AND WELDABILITY

Painting property, coating property, corrosion resistance and weldability shall be the same level as NES M
2020 in principle. There shall be no troubles in use especially.

9. Adhesiveness (Applicable at the time of line approval test for blast furnace steelmaker)
A decision as to whether or not to evaluate the adhesiveness shall be made on every steel type through
agreement with the Material Engineering Department.
9.1 Adhesive for vehicle body
Shall conform to M8517. Adhesive for evaluation shall be determined by agreement between the parties
concerned.
9.2 Mastic adhesive
Shall conform to M8513. Adhesive for evaluation shall be determined by agreement between the parties
concerned.
9.3 Reinforcement material for outer panel
Shall conform to M8451. Reinforcement material for outer panel for evaluation shall be determined by
agreement between the parties concerned.
9.4 Damping sheet
Shall conform to M7104. Damping sheet for evaluation shall be determined by agreement between the
parties concerned.

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10. STANDARD DIMENSION AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE

10.1 Standard dimension of thickness
The standard dimensions for RP standard thickness shall be in accordance with Table 10-1, and the
standard dimensions for SP standard thickness shall be in accordance with Table 10-2.
Table 10-1 RP standard standard dimension of thickness (Unit: mm)
0.4 min. to less than 1.0 0.4 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95
1.0 min. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 (1.6) (1.7) (1.8) (1.9) (2.0)
Remarks: 1. The above sizes shall be applicable to cold rolled steel sheets with widths 500 mm min. Steel sheets with
width less than 500 mm shall be determined by agreement between the parties concerned.
2. In the case of steel sheets with thickness 1.6 mm min., shown in ( ), hot rolled original sheets (NES M
2021) shall be preferably used.
3. Those with Q and E shall not be adopted to RP steel sheet standard.

Table 10-2 SP standard standard dimension of thickness (Unit: mm)

0.4 min. to less than 1.0 0.4 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 Tentative)
1.0 min. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 (1.6) (1.8) (2.0) (2.3)
Remarks: 1. The above sizes shall be applicable to cold rolled steel sheets with widths 500 mm min. Steel sheets with
width less than 500 mm shall be determined by agreement between the parties concerned.
2. In the case of steel sheets with thickness 1.6 mm min., shown in ( ), hot rolled original sheets (NES M
2021) shall be preferably used.
3. Values marked with “Tentative)” shall not be adopted in new orders.

10.2 Tolerance of thickness

The tolerance of RP standard thickness shall be in accordance with Table 11-1, and the tolerance of SP
standard thickness shall be in accordance with Table 11-2 (tolerance of thickness specified in JIS
G3135).
(The numerical values marked with * indicate sheet thickness classification that is not specified by JIS.)
Table 11-1 RP standard thickness tolerance Unit: mm
Classification by nominal width Total sheet width
Classification by type RP153-780
Classification by RP153-980, RP154-980
nominal thickness
RP154-1180
0.60 min. to less than 0.80 ±0.06
0.80 min. to less than 1.20 ±0.065
1.20 min. to less than 1.50 ±0.075
1.50 min. to 2.00 MAX. ±0.09
Remarks: 1. These tolerances shall be, as a rule, applicable to cold rolled steel
sheets whose width is 500 mm min.
2. Special tolerances may be determined by agreement between the
parties concerned when it is specially necessary, for such steel sheets
as shims, and for cold rolled steel sheets with width less than 500 mm.
3. These tolerances shall not be applied to abnormal areas of a coil.
4. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1-1.
5. The applicable thickness tolerance shall be 40 mm or more from the side
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Table 11-2 SP standard thickness tolerance (Unit: mm)

Classification by Classification by nominal width
standard lower
limit of tensile Classification by nominal thickness Less than 630 min. to 1,000 min. to 1,250 min. to
1,600 min.
strength 630 less than 1,000 less than 1,250 less than 1,600
Less than 0.60  0.05  0.05  0.05  0.06  0.06
0.60 min. to less than 0.80  0.06  0.06  0.06  0.07  0.08
0.80 min. to less than 1.00  0.07  0.07  0.08  0.09  0.10
Above 270 MPa 1.00 min. to less than 1.25  0.08  0.08  0.09  0.10  0.12
and less than
780 MPa
1.25 min. to less than 1.60  0.09  0.10  0.11  0.12  0.14
1.60 min. to less than 2.00  0.10  0.11  0.12  0.14  0.16
2.00 min. to 2.30 max.  0.12  0.13  0.14  0.16  0.18
Above 2.30 to 3.20 max.  0.12  0.13  0.14  0.16  0.18
Less than 0.80  0.08  0.09 ―
0.80 min. to less than 1.00  0.09  0.10 ―
1.00 min. to less than 1.25  0.10  0.12 ―
780 MPa min.
1.25 min. to 1.40 max.  0.12  0.15 ―
Above 1.40 to 2.00 max.  0.14  0.18 ―
Above 2.00 to 2.30 max.  0.16  0.18 ―
Remarks: 1. These tolerances shall be, as a rule, applicable to cold rolled steel sheets whose width is 500 mm min.
2. A special tolerance may be specified by agreement between the parties concerned with shipping and
receiving, for such steel sheets as shims, and for cold rolled steel sheets with width less than 500 mm.
3. These tolerances shall not be applied to abnormal areas of a coil.
4. Regarding the steel types with Q or E, the target thickness shall be -2% and -3% of the nominal
thickness for the steel types with Q and E respectively. The thickness tolerance shall be controlled in
accordance with the following.
Q (More strictly controlled target thickness by 2%): The tolerance in the thickest direction shall be
the absolute value of the tolerance shown in above
Table 11-2 + the nominal thickness x 0.02.
The tolerance in the thinnest direction shall be the
absolute value of the tolerance shown in above Table
11-2 - the nominal thickness x 0.02.
E (More strictly controlled target thickness by 3%): The tolerance in the thickest direction shall be
the absolute value of the tolerance shown in above
Table 11-2 + the nominal thickness x 0.03.
The tolerance in the thinnest direction shall be the
absolute value of the tolerance shown in above Table
11-2 - the nominal thickness x 0.03.
Therefore, the total of the thickness tolerance for the steel types with Q and E shall not be any different
from the total of the thickness tolerance for the steel types without Q and E.
When the application of the steel type with E is to be studied, confirm with the Purchasing Department
whether or not it is possible to adopt such a steel type in advance.
5. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1.
6. The applicable thickness tolerance shall be 25 mm or more from the side edge toward the inside.

10.3 Standard dimension of width

The standard width shall be in accordance with Table 12.
Table 12 Standard dimension of width (Unit: mm)
762 914 1,219 1,524 (1,829)
600 625 650 675 700 725 750 775 800 825 850 875 900 925 950 975
1,000 1,025 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,125 1,150 1,175 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
(1,600) (1,700) (1,800)

Remarks: 1. When the sheet width is parenthesized and steel sheets with widths 1,830 mm max. are used,
consultation shall be made with the Materials Department.
2. Special dimension may be requested if it is specially necessary.

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10.4 Tolerance of width

The tolerance of width shall be in accordance with Table 13 (Tolerance of width specified in JIS G 3135).
Table 13 Tolerance of width (Unit: mm)

Classification by nominal width Tolerance for nominal width

+7
Less than 1,250
0
+10
1,250 min.
0
Remark: A special tolerance may be specified by agreement between the handling parties concerned,
when specifically necessary.

10.5 Tolerance of length for steel sheet

The tolerance for length of the steel sheet shall be in accordance with Table 14 (Tolerance of length
specified in JIS G 3135).
Table 14 Tolerance of length (Unit: mm)

Classification by nominal length Tolerance of length

+10
Less than 2,000
0
+15
2,000 min. to less than 4,000
0
+20
4,000 min.
0
Remark: When special length tolerances are specified, they shall conform to the agreement between the
parties concerned with shipping and receiving.

11. SHAPE
11.1 Flatness
The maximum value for flatness shall be in accordance with Table 15 (Flatness specified in JIS G 3141).
However, when it is necessary to control warp for RP154-980 and RP154-1180, it is allowed to request
to satisfy the value on Table 16. In principle, this value is only applicable to parts that particularly require
warp control at the time of manufacturing.

Table 15 Flatness (Unit: mm)

Distortion type
Figure 1
Warp, Edge Center
waves elongation elongation
Maximum distortion (h)
Classification by Grade 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Thickness (t)
nominal width
Less than 1,000 12 16 18 8 11 12 6 8 9
1,000 min. to less than 1,250 15 19 21 10 12 13 8 10 11
1,250 min. to less than 1,600 15 19 21 12 14 15 9 11 12 Flatness = (h - t)
1,600 min. 20 — — 14 — — 10 — —
Remarks: 1. The flatness is represented by the value obtained through deducting the nominal thickness of the steel
sheet placed on the surface plate from the measured value of the maximum distortion. It shall apply to the
upper surface of the steel sheet. (Fig. 1)
2. When especially required, it is also possible to request a specific flatness through consultation between
the parties concerned.
3. For the coil, it shall be the reference standard. Flatness shall be specified through agreement between the
parties concerned when it is harmful for practical use.
4. For Grades 1, 2 and 3, the standard lower limit for the tensile strength shall apply to steel plates of less
than 780 MPa, 780 MPa and 1180 MPa respectively.

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Table 16 Wrap control

Classification Code Warp
Stricter control of W 8.0 mm or less
wrap
Remarks: 1. The sheet measured shall have the same width as the width of the coil, a length of 500 mm, and shall be
cut from the bottom of the coil (the outermost diameter of the coil). (Fig. 2)
2. Measure the flatness with the warp of the sheet facing upward on the surface plate. (Fig. 3)
3. Measure the height shown in Fig. 3 at each of the 6 points ((1) through (6)) at the end of the sheet and the
center position ((7)) of the sheet as shown in Fig. 2. The warp inspection value is obtained by subtracting
the nominal thickness (t) of the steel sheet from the maximum height.
4. Stricter wrap control is only applicable to RP154-980 and RP154-1180. Warp shall be 8.0 mm or less
regardless of the nominal width of coil.
5. This shall be handled as a referential standard for coils, and when wrap is determined to be detrimental
for practical use, a standard shall be determined by consultation between the parties concerned.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
(1) (2) (3)

Coil width (7) Coil width

Half of coil
width Height (h)
(4) (5) (6)

250
Wrap = (h – t)
500

11.2 Lateral bending

Application of lateral bending is as shown in Fig. 4. The maximum values of lateral bending for steel
sheets and steel strips shall be in accordance with Table 17 (Maximum value of lateral bending specified
in JIS G 3135). The measurement procedures are shown in Fig. 4.
Table 17 Lateral bending (Unit: mm)
Classification by lower limit Steel plate
Classification by
standard value for tensile Length less Length Steel strip
nominal width
strength than 2,000 2,000 min.
Less than 630 4 4 per any length of 2,000
Less than 780 MPa
630 min. 2 2 per any length of 2,000
Less than 630 4 4 per any length of 2,000
780 MPa min.
630 min. 3 3 per any length of 2,000

Figure 4

Lateral bending Lateral bending

Lateral bending
Width Width Width

(Random position) (Random position)

In cases where the steel sheet length In cases where the steel sheet length For steel strip
is less than 2,000 mm is 2,000 mm or more

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12. TEST
Test methods and test pieces shall be in accordance with Table 18.
Table 18 Test method and test pieces
Test name Test method Test piece Remarks
JIS Z 2241 (Method of tensile test for No. 5 test piece of JIS Z 2241 (Method of
Tension test
metallic materials) tensile test for metallic materials)
JIS Z 2248 (Method of bend test for No. 3 test piece of JIS Z 2248 (Bend test
Bending test
metallic materials) pieces of metallic materials)
Vickers JIS Z 2244 (Method of vickers hardness When
Same as left
hardness test test) required only
Rockwell JIS Z 2245 (Method of rockwell and When
Same as left
hardness test rockwell superficial hardness test) required only
JIS G 3135 (Cold rolled high strength
Measurement of No. 5 test piece of JIS Z 2241
steel sheets with improved formability for
BH amount (Tension test pieces of metal materials)
automobile structual uses-Appendix)
It shall be determined by agreement Stipulates
JIS B 0601:1994 (Surface roughness) between the parties concerned with average
shipping and receiving. roughness
Surface
roughness JIS B 0601:2013 (Geometrical Product Stipulates
It shall be determined by agreement
Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: arithmetic
between the parties concerned with
Profile method - Terms, definitions and average
shipping and receiving.
surface texture parameters) roughness
JIS B 0601:2013 (Geometrical Product
Arithmetic It shall be determined by agreement
Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture:
average between the parties concerned with
Profile method - Terms, definitions and
waviness shipping and receiving.
surface texture parameters)
Hole expansion NES M0292 (Test Method of Hole
Same as left
test Expansion)

13. INSPECTION
Inspection results of mechanical properties, internal and surface defects, surface roughness, dimension,
shape, etc. of steel sheet shall pass the applicable items, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

14. MARKING
Type symbol, inspection number or serial number, dimension, quantity or weight, and manufacturer’s
name or abbreviation shall be marked on the approved steel sheets after inspection by an appropriate
method.

15. MARKING METHOD OF SYMBOL

Symbols of the steel sheet shall, as a rule, be indicated in the order of type, appearance classification,
surface finish classification, lubrication classification, use classification, dimension classification,
thickness, width and length.
Therefore, the order of each symbol shall be as follows.
SP132-370 (or other steel type) A (or B) MKG (or D)
However, the length of coil shall be indicated as C (feed length) or COIL.
<Example for symbol>
SP153-590B 0.75  1,200  870 590 MPa low yield ratio steel sheet, normal material with
thickness of 0.75, width of 1,200, and feed length of 870 mm
sheet
RP153-980B 980 MPa low yield ratio steel sheet, normal material

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16. DRAWING SYMBOL

When steel sheet is indicated in a drawing, the steel type symbol (mechanical properties classification)
and the thickness shall be indicated in order. If the indication by the strength type symbol is sufficient, the
strength type symbol may be used in place of the steel type symbol. In addition, if the indication of
detailed steel sheet specification (surface finish classification, etc.) is required, the symbol that indicates
the specification may be written along with it.
<Example>
SP132-370 t0.75
SP153-590 t1.4
SP130-370 t0.8 (Specify with strength type symbol)

17. REPORT
If the manufacturing process of the steel sheet or any agreement between the parties concerned is
changed, such change shall be reported and approved before implementation.
If the change covers the entire Nissan group, the report shall be submitted to each responsible sections
of Material Department and Production Engineering Division and Material Engineering Department of
Nissan Headquarters. If the change only affects applicable plant(s), the report shall be submitted to
Engineering Department and Inspection Department of the plant(s).

18. OTHERS
The type of shipment, weight, inner and outer diameters of the coil shall be determined by agreement
between the parties concerned at each plant.

19. NORMATIVE REFERENCES

JFS A 2001-2014 Cold rolled steel sheets for automobile structural uses
JIS B 0601-1994 Surface roughness
JIS B 0601-2013 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method -
Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters
JIS G 3135-2018 Cold rolled high strength steel sheets with improved formability for automobile
structural uses
JIS Z 2241-2011 Method of tensile test for metallic materials
JIS Z 2248 Method of bend test for metallic materials
JIS Z 2244 Method of vickers hardness test
JIS Z 2245 Method of rockwell and rockwell superficial hardness test
NES M 2020 Cold Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips for Automobiles
NES M 2021 Hot Rolled Steel Plates, Sheets and Strips for Automobiles
NES M 0301 Substance Use Restrictions
NES M 0292 Testing Method for Automobile steel sheet
RNES-B-00010 Hot Stamping Steel Sheets and Strips for Automobiles
RNES-B-00027 Prohibited or restricted substances in parts
- List and declaration modes
RNES-B-20069 Steel Sheets and Strips for Automotive Industry
Renault/Nissan specifications Region 1

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