TECHNICAL PROTOCOL - FM016/15 - REV 15

CUSTOMER/USER: TERNIUM

COUNTRY: COLÔMBIA

SUPPLIER: GERDAU OURO BRANCO

DATE OF COMING INTO FORCE: AUGUST/ 2023

APPROVAL BY

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TERNIUM

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THAYENE OLIVEIRA SILOTTI

PROCESS AND PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Remarks:

• In order to comply with the GERDAU OURO BRANCO Quality System (ISO 9001), we are considering September/ 2023

as the final date for the approval of this Technical Protocol.

• It is considered as approval evidence the customer signature or no objection from the customer within this period.
• Signatures sent by electronic means (scanned and sent by e-mail or by Docusign), will be considered as original
signatures.

Issued by:

___________________________
Erika Beatriz Fernandes Diniz
Process and Product Engineering

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REVISIONS CONTROL
NUMBEROF
DESCRIPTION DATE
REVISION
00 • Approved by Gerdau Ouro Branco. 09/2015

01 • It was modified tensile strength range of items 6 and 8. 11/2015

02 • It was included 1070KN 11,00 mm (item 6) and SAE 1060 6,50 mm (item 9). 02/2016

• It was included 1012M 11,00 mm (item 12).

03 • It was excluded 1080CAM (item 7). 03/2016
• It was modified the application description (EXHIBIT 1).
• It was included EXHIBIT 5 – METALLURGICAL PROPERTIES.
04 • The modifications are highlighted. 07/2016

05 • The steel grades 1070KI (item 13) and 1022M (item 14) were included. 09/2016

06 • It was included to item 2 (1015FE) diameters 8.0 and 9.0 mm. 11/2016

• It was included to item 2 (1015FE) diameter 7.0mm;

07 12/2016
• It was included to item 8 (SAE 1045) diameter 16.0mm.
08 • It was included wire rod diameters at EXHIBIT 4. 02/2017
09 • It was modified residual elements. 05/2017

• It was included item 1080CAM (item 15), end use commercial quality, according
10 08/2017
EXHIBIT 1 described on the Application column.

11 • It was included new diameters to item 1080CAM (Item 15) 05/2018

• It was included item 16 (1009L), diameters 7.0 and 8.0 mm.

12 08/2020
• The modifications are highlighted.

• It was included diameter 12mm for item 6 (1070KN) and modified Tensile Strength
13 min for diameters 8mm to 12mm; 01/2023
• The modifications are highlighted.
• It was included item 17 (1010X);
14 01/2023
• The modifications are highlighted.

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NUMBEROF
DESCRIPTION DATE
REVISION
• It was modified tensile strength of item 12 (1012M);
• It was modified min Mn of item 12 (1012M);
• It was modified tensile strength of item 8 (1045);
15 • It was modified tensile strength of item 16 (1009L); 08/2023
• It were modified residual elements of item 3 (1018AKFG CHQ);
• It was included upper limit for Cu+Ni+Mo+Cr of item 3 (1018 AKFG CHQ);
• The modifications are highlighted.

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1 - MATERIAL DESCRIPTION, PROCESSING

1.1 - Introduction
Through this document the technical specifications of wire rods are established for supplying to TERNIUM by GERDAU
OURO BRANCO.

1.2 - Manufacturing Process

• L.D. Process;
• Continuous casting;
• Wire rod mill.

2 - STEEL SPECIFICATIONS
• According to exhibit 1.

3 - DIMENSIONS, SHAPE AND TOLERANCE

• According to exhibit 2.

4 - SURFACE QUALITY
• According to exhibit 3.

5- MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• According to exhibit 4.

6- MARKING AND PACKAGING

• According to exhibit 5.

7- RADIATION
• According to exhibit 6.

8 - WEIGHT
• The GERDAU OURO BRANCO products will be delivered by actual weight.
• The weight tolerances between GERDAU OURO BRANCO weighting scale and customer weighting scale will be 
0.5% max. per each shipment.

9 - MILL SHEET CERTIFICATE

Mill Sheet Certificate shall contain:
• Steel specification;
• Nominal dimensions;
• Chemical analysis (ladle analysis) per heat;
• Mechanical properties (average) per heat.

10 - CLAIM
10.1 - Claim Procedure

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GERDAU OURO BRANCO makes a commitment of analyzing and giving a technical diagnosis and a commercial
solution for all claims/complaints, presented by customers since they are submitted within the following period:

 Weight claim: Within 6 months from the shipping date.

 Others Technical claim: Within 01 year from the shipping date.
10.2 - It is not guaranteed by GERDAU OURO BRANCO any other final end use than the specific one established in
EXHIBIT 1 .

10.3 - Customer may indicate, at his own expenses, inspection by adequate institution, without prejudice GERDAU
OURO BRANCO production schedules.

11 - TRIAL ORDER
The technical negotiation is nominated trial order relative to new Customer, quality, processing, application, specific

restriction, etc. The main purpose is to obtain as soon as possible, expected results for both companies, and
minimize problems due to poor quality performance.

Production under trial order conditions means very close relationship during process at both companies. The

quantity shall be a minimum number of heats required to fulfill the quality performance per different final

application. As a general rule, a new order shall be completed only after final results are approved by Customer and

submitted to GERDAU OURO BRANCO.

12 - OTHERS
This document can be changed by mutual agreement.

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EXHIBIT 1 – STEEL SPECIFICATIONS

Chemical Composition – (Ladle Analysis) %
Steel Killing
Item Application
Grade Practice Element C Mn Si P S Cu Ni Cr Mo Sn V AlT Cu+Ni+Mo+Cr

Lower 0.05 0.40 - - - - - - - - - - -

1 1006 LC Welding Electrode
Si or Upper 0.10 0.60 0.10 0.030 0.035 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.060
-
Al/Si Lower 0.13 0.40 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 1015 FE Mesh
Upper 0.18 0.60 0.15 0.030 0.050 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.070 -
Lower 0.15 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - 0.020 -
3 1018 AKFG Al/Si Screw
CHQ Upper 0.20 0.90 0.35 0.030 0.045 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.060 0,12
Lower 0.15 0.70 0.10 - - - - - - - - - -
Si or
4 1018 FE - Mesh
Al/Si Upper 0.20 0.90 0.25 0.030 0.050 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.070 -
Lower 0.65 0.70 0.15 - - - - - - - - -
5 1065 FE Springs
Upper 0.70 0.90 0.35 0.030 0.050 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.060 -
Si
Lower 0.70 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - - Springs commercial
6 1070 KN quality / Cables /
Upper 0.75 0.80 0.35 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.050 -
Galvanized Wire /
Lower 0.43 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - - - Industrial wire
8 SAE 1045 Al/Si
Upper 0.50 0.80 0.25 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.060 - Springs commercial
quality / Commercial
Lower 0.60 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - - - quality wire
9 SAE 1060 Si
Upper 0.65 0.80 0.25 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.060 -
Lower - 0.30 - - - - - - - - - - -
10 SAE 1008
Upper 0.10 0.50 0.15 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.02 0.070 -

Si or Lower - 0.25 - - - - - - - - - - -
11 SAE 1006 Mesh
Al/si Upper 0.08 0.40 0.15 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.02 0.070 -
Lower 0.10 0.40 0.10 - - - - - - - - - -
12 1012M
Upper 0.15 0.75 0.25 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.02 0.070 -
Lower 0.67 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - - - Springs commercial
13 1070KI Si quality / Commercial
Upper 0.73 0.80 0.35 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.02 - - quality wire
Lower 0.18 0.60 0.15 - - - - - - - - - - Grounding rod / Cold
Si or
14 1022M drawn bar
Al/si Upper 0.23 0.90 0.35 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.02 - - commercial quality
Wire rope,
Lower 0.80 0.55 0.15 - - - - - - - - -
Aluminum
15 1080CAM Si Conductor Steel
Upper 0.85 0.75 0.35 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.050 - Reinforced (ACSR),
commercial quality.
Lower 0.07 0.70 0.05 0.040 0.010 - - - - - - - -
16 1009L Si Steel wool
Upper 0.11 0.90 0.20 0.090 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.005 -

Lower 0.08 0.30 - - - - - - - - - 0.015 -

17 1010X Al CHQ
Upper 0.13 0.60 0.10 0.030 0.030 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.04 0.070 -

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REMARKS:
(1) Gerdau Ouro Branco produces steel through BOF converter. Thus, residuals elements are very low. Normal values: Ni:
0.01%; Cr: 0.01% and Cu: 0.01%.
(2) Tolerances according to SAE-J-409 will be guaranteed for all elements.
(3) Suitable for mechanical descaling process.
(4) Al T = Total aluminium = Aluminum soluble + insoluble.
(5) Gerdau guarantees chemical composition, mechanical properties and general characteristics for the described end
use. It is not allowed the use for safety parts for automotive industry, except when clearly described on the
application column.

EXHIBIT 2 – DIMENSIONS, SHAPE AND TOLERANCE

Wire rod:
Wire rod diameter TOLERANCES (mm)
Item Steel Grade
(mm) DIAMETER OUT OF ROUND (max.)
5.5 to 15.5 ± 0.30 0.40
All All
16.0 to 22.0 ± 0.40 0.50
(*) Available diameters: 5.5 / 6.5 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0 / 9.5 / 10.0 / 11.0 / 12.0 / 13.0 / 14.0 /14.5 / 16.0 / 17.5 / 19.0 / 20.5 /
22.0 mm

Coil:
Coil dimensions and weight
Inner diameter (mm) 850 – 950
Outer diameter (mm) 1,200 – 1,250
5.5 to 15.5 1,500 max.
Height (mm)
16.0 to 22.0 1,700 max.
94% 1,800 – 2,100
Weight (kg)
6% 1,500 – 1,799

EXHIBIT 3 – SURFACE QUALITY

Item: Surface Quality (QS 21): The rolled wire rod shall be supplied free of any harmful surface defects which can affect
All the surface quality of the final products (defect deeper < 2% of diameter).

The rust level is according internal standards at Gerdau Ouro Branco:

Item Rust level

2,4,10,11,12,14 3 max.
1,3,5,6,8,9,13, 15, 16, 17 2 max.

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Fig.1 - NÍVEL 1 Fig.2 - NÍVEL 1 (detalhe da Fig.1)

Fig.2 - LEVEL 2 Fig.3 (Detail of Fig.2) - LEVEL 2

Fig.4 - LEVEL 3 Fig.5 (Detail of Fig.4) - LEVEL 3

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EXHIBIT 4 – MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength (MPa) Reduction of
Item Steel Grade Wire rod diameter (mm) (*) Area minimum
Min Max (%)
1 1006 LC 5.5 to 22.0 - 460 40

5.5 to 9.0 440 - 40

2 1015 FE 10.0 to 14.5 420 - 30
16.0 to 22.0 400 - 20
1018 AKFG 40
3 5.5 to 22.0 370 540
CHQ
5.5 to 7.0 440 540 40
4 1018 FE 8.0 to 10.0 440 520
40
11.0 to 22.0 440 520
5 1065 FE 5.5 / 6.5 985 1075 30

5.5 / 6.5 / 7.0 1,000 1,120 30

6 1070 KN
8.0 / 9.0 / 10.0 / 11.0 / 12.0 985 1,110 30

5.5 to 7.0 760 880

8 SAE 1045 35
8 to 19.0 720 880
9 SAE 1060 5.5 to 8.0 850 1050 30
10 SAE 1008 5.5 to 22.0 - 450 40
11 SAE 1006 5.5 to 22.0 - 420 40
12 1012M 5.5 to 22.0 400 480 60
13 1070KI 5.5 to 8.0 990 1,100 30
14 1022M All - 550 -
15 1080CAM 5.5 to 11.0 1,060 1,230 30
16 1009L 7.0 and 8.0 420 520 65
17 1010X All 360 460 60

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EXHIBIT 5 – METALLURGICAL PROPERTIES

All tests must be performed in wire rod samples.

Item Steel Grade Characteristic Level
Decarburization total: Is not acceptable.
Decarburization (According to
Decarburization partial: is not deeper than 2% for all
DIN EN ISO 16120) diameter.
Microstructure (According to - Fine perlite: 85% mínimo.
6 1070KN Gerdau standard) - Coarse perlite: 15% máximo.
Carbon Segregation (According to Maximum Class 2 (10 % of the samples tested can be Class 3)
DIN EN ISO 16120) – Class 4 is not allowed.
Cleanliness (ASTM E45) According to Table 1.

Table 1 – Inclusions
Inclusion type
Series A B C D
Maximum average value (Valor médio Thin 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0
máximo admissível) Heavy 1,5 1,5 2,0 1,5
Maximum isolated field of view (Valor Thin 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,5
máximo campo isolado) Heavy 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0

EXHIBIT 6 – MARKING AND PACKAGING

Item Wire rod diameter Number

Tag material Information printed on tag
(mm) Ties/coil Tags/coil
Customer Name, product, size, steel quality,
All All 4 2 PVC
weight, Heat number

Remarks:
• Uncoiling:
• direction: clockwise
• side: opposite to the seal (tail)

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EXHIBIT 7 – RADIATION

Gerdau Ouro Branco certifies that all wire rod supplied to Ternium contains no radioactivity. The supplied steel is not
knowingly exposed to radioactivity while processed at Gerdau Ouro Branco or any heat produced until the present date
has come in direct contact with radioactivity. We use 100 % of internally generated scrap made mainly from plain C steel;
we do not use purchased scrap in the process.

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