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VW 50065 - Productos de Cero Planos para Oldear en Frio
VW 50065 - Productos de Cero Planos para Oldear en Frio
Issue 2019-08
Class. No.: 51251
Descriptors: VDA 239-100, body, cold working, cold-rolled, deep-drawing steel, electro-galvanized, flat product, high-
strength steel, hot-dip-galvanized, hot-rolled, multiphase steel, sheet metal, soft steel, steel, strip, zinc-
coated
Preface
Volkswagen standard VW 50065 must be used for new designs in agreement with the appropriate
departments for sheet steel.
This version of the standard is based on VDA Material Sheet 239-100 (2016-05) "Sheet Steel for
Cold Forming," published by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Deviations
from VDA 239-100 in this VW standard, as well as code equivalence between standards, are listed
in appendix C.
The DIN EN standards, VW standards, and Technical Supply Specifications (TLs) that have been
in use to date remain applicable to flat steel products.
Previous issues
VW 50065: 2013-07, 2014-05, 2017-06, 2019-06
Changes
The following changes have been made to VW 50065: 2019-06:
– Section 5.1 "Soft steels": Quality grade numbers corrected
Contents
Page
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 3
2 Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 3
3 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 3
4 Material types and definitions (for informational purposes) ........................................ 4
4.1 Soft steels .................................................................................................................. 4
1 Scope
This standard describes the requirements for uncoated and continuously coated, surface-finished,
cold-rolled, and hot-rolled flat products made of steel up to a thickness of 6,5 mm. Typical applica-
tions are cold-worked steel sheet components.
2 Symbols
A Elongation at break for a proportional specimen with L0 = 5,65 √S0
A50 mm Elongation at break for a specimen with a gage length L0 = 50 mm
(ISO 6892-1 specimen shape 3)
A80 mm Elongation at break for a specimen with a gage length L0 = 80 mm
(ISO 6892-1 specimen shape 2)
Ag Elongation before reduction, plastic extensometer elongation at maximum
force
BH2 Bake hardening value after 2% plastic preliminary elongation
RPc Peak count
Ra Arithmetic average roughness
Re Yield point
ReL Lower yield point
Rm Tensile strength
Rp0,2 Proof stress at 0,2% plastic extensometer elongation
n10-20/Ag Tensile strain hardening exponent, determined between 10% and 20%
plastic elongation or Ag, for Ag < 20%
n4-6 Tensile strain hardening exponent, determined between 4% and 6% plastic
elongation
r0/20 Vertical anisotropy in longitudinal direction at 20% plastic elongation
r45/20 Vertical anisotropy in diagonal direction at 20% plastic elongation
r90/20 Vertical anisotropy in transverse direction at 20% plastic elongation
rm/20 Mean vertical anisotropy at 20% plastic elongation,
rm/20 = (r0/20 + r90/20 + 2 × r45/20) / 4
t Nominal sheet thickness (including coating, where applicable)
3 Abbreviations
(HS)LA "High-strength low-alloy" or microalloyed steel with defined minimum yield
point
AHSS "Advanced high strength steel," multiphase steel
IF "Interstitial-free" steel
MC Fine-grained steel
(Re/Rm and Rp0,2/Rm, respectively) and a high cold work hardening rate. Therefore, they are
especially suited for stretch forming processes.
5 Designation
The chemical quality of the steel can be specified more precisely by adding "IF" or "Non-IF" (see
also section 4.1). Without this addition, the alloy is left to the manufacturer's discretion within the
bounds of the specifications as per table A.1.
Designation example for a soft, cold-rolled steel of quality grade 3, hot-dip galvanized with a coat-
ing mass of at least 40 g/m2 per side, surface quality for inner parts (O3), nominal thickness
0,80 mm, normal limit dimensions for the sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – CR3-GI40/40-U-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 0,80
Designation example for a soft, cold-rolled steel of quality grade 4, electro-galvanized with a coat-
ing mass of at least 29 g/m2 per side, surface quality for skin parts (O5), pre-phosphated, nominal
thickness 0,75 mm, restricted limit dimensions (S) for the sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – CR4-EG29/29-E-P-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 0,75S
Designation example for a cold-rolled, high-strength, low-alloy steel with a minimum yield point of
240 MPa, uncoated, surface quality for non-skin parts (inner parts, O3), nominal thickness
1,30 mm, normal limit dimensions for the sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – CR240LA-UC-U-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 1,30
Designation example for a cold-rolled, high-strength, bake hardening steel with a minimum yield
point of 180 MPa, hot-dip galvanized with a coating mass of at least 40 g/m2 per side, surface qual-
ity for skin (O5), low-waviness, nominal thickness 0,70 mm, restricted limit dimensions (S) for the
sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – CR180BH-GI40/40-E-W-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 0,70S
Designation example for a hot-rolled, low-alloy or microalloyed steel with a minimum yield point of
420 MPa, uncoated, pickled and oiled, with no particular surface requirements, nominal thickness
2,00 mm, limit dimensions for the sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – HR420LA-UC-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 2,00
Designation example for a cold-rolled dual-phase steel with a minimum yield point of 330 MPa and
a minimum tensile strength of 590 MPa, hot-dip galvanized with a coating mass of at least 40 g/m2
per side, surface quality for non-skin parts (inner parts, O3), nominal thickness of 1,30 mm, normal
limit dimensions for the sheet thickness as per VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – CR330Y590T-DP-GI40/40-U-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 1,30
Designation example for a hot-rolled, complex-phase steel with a minimum yield point of 660 MPa
and a minimum tensile strength of 760 MPa, uncoated, pickled and oiled, with no particular surface
type requirements, nominal thickness of 2,50 mm, limit dimensions for the sheet thickness as per
VW 50065:
Material: VW 50065 – HR660Y760T-CP-UC-O
Semi-finished product: VW 50065 – 2,50
6 Requirements
6.3 Delivery
The products are delivered as strips (coils, rings), slit strips cut from strips, or sheets (blanks).
Strips must be delivered with trimmed coil edges.
Hot-rolled flat products are usually supplied in thicknesses of at least 1,6 mm, and pickled and
oiled in the case of uncoated products. Deviations from the thickness limit of 1,6 mm are possible
depending on the steel grade, coating, dimensions, and production process (e.g., thin-strip cast-
ing).
Oiling as per Quality Specification QP A001
Where applicable, the following test conditions can be agreed upon between the purchaser and the
manufacturer:
– Method A as per ISO 6892-1 (test speed based on the strain rate control), or the application of
test methods defined by regional and local standards.
– Calculation of the mechanical characteristic values on the uncoated specimen cross section.
– Use of a proportional specimen with L0 = 5,65 √S0 (S0: specimen cross section) to determine
the elongation at break A for hot-rolled strip steel of thickness ≥ 3,0 mm
All of the test method specifications listed above must be indicated (where applicable for the tested
material).
Samples must be taken transversely to the rolling direction for soft steels and longitudinally to the
rolling direction for high-strength steels and multiphase steels, 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 as per DIN EN 10021. For
example, a measured value of 7,5% fulfills the minimum elongation at break requirement of 8%.
The vertical anisotropy (r value) is determined as per ISO 10113 at an elongation of 20%. The ten-
sile strain hardening exponent (n value) is determined as per ISO 10275 in the elongation interval
from 10% to 20%. Both the r value and the n value must be determined in the range of homogene-
ous plastic deformation. For an elongation before reduction less than 20%, the n value must be
determined from 10% to the elongation before reduction Ag, and the r value must be determined
at Ag.
For DP steels, the tensile strain hardening exponent between 4% and 6% plastic elongation char-
acterizes the material property at low elongation. This value is usually not determined, but it can be
agreed upon as part of the initial type approval process. The mean vertical anisotropy rm/20 can be
agreed upon for the initial type approval testing of a grade. The BH2 value must be determined as
per DIN EN 10325; in North America, it must be determined as per ASTM A653/A 653M, published
by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). This characteristic value can be
checked during the initial type approval of a grade.
Unless agreed upon otherwise, the following minimum values and time periods, starting from the
agreed-upon provisioning by the manufacturer, apply to the BH2 value for BH steels:
– 30 MPa as per DIN EN 10325 for 3 months for grades produced outside of North America
– 20 MPa as per ASTM A653/A653M for 6 months for grades produced in North America
For grades with elongations at break A80 mm (specimen shape 2) ≤ 6% or A50 mm (specimen
shape 1) ≤ 7%, the BH2 value is impossible or very difficult to determine. The BH2 value for these
grades is listed for informational purposes only. The characteristic values for elongation at break
for specimen shape 3 as per ISO 6892-1 (Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 2201 #5) are provi-
ded for informational purposes. They are derived from the values for specimen shape 2 as per
table 5.
The final characteristic values for specimen shape 3 will be defined in one of the next revisions of
this standard.
6.7 Microstructure
Legend
1 Secondary cracks perpendicular to the principal normal stress
2 Cracks parallel to the plane of the sheet metal
Figure 1 – Impermissible cracks parallel to the sheet plane after trimming and forming due
to material inhomogeneities (scanning electron microscopy image of the cut edge)
The fulfillment of this specification must be verified upon request for the material release (and upon
request for production deliveries).
6.8 Coatings
Applied coatings must be uniform on the substrate. Uncoated areas are not permissible.
The following approach is recommended: Compliance with these zinc coating thickness specifica-
tions is checked once for each batch (coil) on a shaped blank in the area of the subsequent brazed
seam at 3 locations (the beginning, middle, and end of seam).
6.9 Surface
6.9.1 Surface without special requirement for the surface finish – "A"
Hot-dipped flat products in particular can also be delivered without a defined surface roughness in
surface type "A" (also see surface type "A" as per DIN EN 10346). Corresponding irregularities,
e.g., zinc spangles, warts, score marks, scratches, pores, different surface structure, dark spots,
stripe-shaped markings, slight passivation spots, flow lines, and coil breaks must be taken into ac-
count.
The products are supplied lightly temper-rolled or without having been temper-rolled.
6.9.5 Surface of hot-rolled products without special requirements for the surface type
Uncoated hot-rolled products must always be delivered pickled (descaled) and oiled to ensure
good processability and the adhesion of subsequent coatings.
The sheets must be free of overlaps, blisters, overlaps with non-metallic inclusions, cracks, and
scratches that can impair the processability. Pores, slight pits, slight impressions, slight scratches,
discoloration, and kinks from unreeling are permissible. The flaws must not be of a type that lead to
the destruction or damage of the tools or to difficulties in welding during processing.
The products are generally delivered without having been temper-rolled, but they can be delivered
lightly temper-rolled at the manufacturer's discretion or upon agreement at the time of the request
for quotation.
If the requirements of surface type "U" (permissibility of surface flaws, temper rolling, and rough-
ness) must be fulfilled, then this must also be indicated for hot-rolled strip steel.
7.1 Welding
In general, welding of multiphase steels by resistance spot welding, gas-shielded arc welding, stud
welding, and laser welding is possible without preheating. Depending on the joining situation (sheet
thicknesses, joining partners, component), these steels tend to harden in the welding zone and in
the heat-affected zone.
The available processing window for resistance spot welding is smaller compared to that for soft
deep-drawing quality steel, and higher electrode forces are recommended. If multiphase steels of
different quality are welded together, additional weldability constraints may exist.
The welding suitability must be documented for the relevant sheet pairing through welding tests.
7.3 Bonding
Structural bonded, hot-dip galvanized sheet metal made from multiphase steels can exhibit zinc
delamination under loading. The associated decrease in the joint strength and energy absorption
must be taken into account in the design of the components.
9 Test certificates
Test certificates as per DIN EN 10204 (test certificate 2.1 or 2.2 for an unspecific test or test certifi-
cate 3.1 or 3.2 for a specific test) must be delivered as agreed.
For each testing lot (1 coil or at most 20 t of the same steel grade, nominal thickness, coating
mass, and surface finish), a series of tests must be performed to determine the defined mechanical
properties (see section 6.6) and the coating mass for coated products (see section 6.8).
The specifications of DIN EN 10021 apply to repeat tests.
11 Applicable documents
The following documents cited are necessary to the application of this document:
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.
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 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
DIN EN 10325 Steel - Determination of yield strenght increase by the effect of heat
treatment (Bake-Hardening-Index)
DIN EN 10346 Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products for cold forming - Techni-
cal delivery conditions
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 24373 Welding consumables - Solid wires and rods for fusion welding of copper
and copper alloys - Classification
DIN EN ISO 377 Steel and steel products - Location and preparation of samples and test
pieces for mechanical testing
ISO 10113 Metallic materials - Sheet and strip - Determination of plastic strain ratio
ISO 10275 Metallic materials - Sheet and strip - Determination of tensile strain hard-
ening exponent
ISO 6892-1 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room tem-
perature
SEP 1970 Test of the resistance of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) for au-
tomotive applications against production related hydrogen induced brittle
fracture
VDA 239-100 Sheet Steel for Cold Forming
a) Preliminary values; limited availability for GI and ZM; use is permissible only with the agreement of Procurement
C Si Mn P S Al Ti Nb Cu
Material
% % % % % % % % %
HR210LAa) ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR240LAa) ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR270LAa) ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR300LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,30 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR340LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,50 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR380LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,50 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR420LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,60 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR460LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,65 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR500LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,70 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR550LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 1,80 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
HR700LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 2,10 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
a) Preliminary values
CR490Y780T-DPa) 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR590Y980T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,20 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,90 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR700Y980T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,23 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,90 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR780Y1180T-DPa) 0,015
≤ 0,23 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,90 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
Hot-rolled dual-phase steel
HR330Y580T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,14 ≤ 1,0 ≤ 2,20 ≤ 0,060 ≤ 0,015 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
0,10
Cold-rolled dual-phase steels with improved plasticity
CR330Y590T-DHa) 0,015
≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR440Y780T-DH 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR700Y980T-DH 0,015
≤ 0,23 ≤ 1,80 ≤ 2,90 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
Cold-rolled TRIP steels
CR400Y690T-TR 0,015
≤ 0,24 ≤ 2,0 ≤ 2,20 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
2,0
C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu
Material
% % % % % % % % % %
CR450Y780T-TR 0,015
≤ 0,25 ≤ 2,2 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
2,0
Cold-rolled complex-phase steels
CR570Y780T-CP 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR780Y980T-CP 0,015
≤ 0,23 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,70 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR900Y1180T-CP 0,015
≤ 0,23 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,90 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
Hot-rolled complex-phase steels
HR660Y760T-CP 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,20 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,25 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,2
HR700Y950T-CPa) 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,20 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,25 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,2
Cold-rolled martensite phase steels
CR860Y1100T-MSa) ≤ 0,13 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,20 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
CR1030Y1300T-MSa) ≤ 0,28 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
CR1220Y1500T-MSa) ≤ 0,28 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
CR1350Y1700T-MSa) ≤ 0,35 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 3,00 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
Hot-rolled martensite phase steel
HR900Y1180T-MS 0,015
≤ 0,25 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,25 ≤ 1,20 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
2,0
Hot-rolled ferritic-bainitic steels
HR300Y450T-FB 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
2,0
HR440Y580T-FB 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
2,0
HR600Y780T-FB 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
2,0
a) Preliminary values; limited availability for GI and ZM; use is permissible only with the agreement of Procurement
Elongation at break r
a) Preliminary values
CR780Y1180T-DPa) 1 180 to
780 to 950 - ≥7 ≥7 ≥8 - - ≥ 30
1 350
Hot-rolled dual-phase steel
HR330Y580T-DP 330 to 450 580 to 680 ≥ 23 ≥ 21 ≥ 19 ≥ 20 ≥ 0,16 ≥ 0,13 ≥ 30
Cold-rolled dual-phase steels with improved plasticity
CR860Y1100T-MSa) 1 100 to
860 to 1 120 - ≥3 ≥3 ≥3 - - ≥ 30
1 320
Table A.13 – Restrictions on the mechanical properties for certain product types
Thick- Proof stress Tensile Elonga- r n
ness strengt tion at
Steel
Coating h break
type
mm min. max. max. % r0/20 r90/20 rm/20 n4-6
MPa MPa MPa
CR3 to EG all - +10 - - - - - -
CR5 GI < 1,00 - - +20 - - - - -
Table A.14 – Coating masses of coated flat products (coating codes in bold type
are preferred)
Coating mass
Old designation Thickness per side
per side Density
Type Coating code as per DIN EN (informational)
(single-spot test) (g/cm3)
(triple-spot test) μm
g/m 2
Coating mass
Old designation Thickness per side
per side Density
Type Coating code as per DIN EN (informational)
(single-spot test) (g/cm3)
(triple-spot test) μm
g/m 2
a) For hot-dipped (GI, GA, AS, ZM) hot-rolled strip steel grades (HR) and electro-galvanized (EG), cold-rolled martensite phase steels
(CR MS), the coating tolerance is 30 g/m2. The maximum value of the coating mass must be extended upward, e.g., 40 g/m2 to
70 g/m2 per side for GI40/40.
b) Use is only permissible with the agreement of the appropriate Quality Assurance department or the Materials Engineering depart-
ment of the respective brand.
c) Use of ZM coating must be agreed upon with the appropriate department.
Table A.18 – Standards for limit dimensions and form tolerances for different
product types
Product type Standard
Uncoated or electro-galvanized,
DIN EN 10131
cold-rolled
Continuously hot-dipped (hot-dip
DIN EN 10143
galvanized)
Hot-rolled, uncoated DIN EN 10051
Corrosion
Since high-manganese steels are usually only available without a coating, they are only recom-
mended for use in the dry area. Use in the wet area requires additional secondary corrosion pro-
tection measures (e.g., uninterrupted PVC coating, thick-layer cathodic electrocoating).
Hydrogen embrittlement
Resistance to hydrogen embrittlement and stress crack corrosion must be ensured due to the spe-
cial material solution and the high strengths that can be achieved (see section 8).
Forming
Due to the austenitic structure (face-centered cubic crystal lattice), the forming capacity (flow
curve, forming-limit curve) is significantly better than it is for ferrite-based materials (body-centered
cubic crystal lattice), but significantly more force is required. The edge processing condition and
the formation of segregations significantly influence the formability here and these aspects must be
taken into account during component manufacture. The springback behavior is similar to that of du-
al-phase steel, but it heavily depends on the friction and hardening condition.
Welding
All steels with a high manganese content are characterized by a high tendency to form hot cracks.
The hot-crack tendency is significantly higher than that of standard CrNi steels (e.g., 1.4301) and is
approximately at the same level as heat resistant CrNi grades (e.g., 1.4841) or nickel-based alloys
(e.g., Alloy 59).
When these materials are subjected to welding processes, crystalline cracks can occur in combina-
tion with zinc or copper. These cracks are partially filled with liquid zinc or copper (so-called "liquid
metal embrittlement"). These cracks are impermissible and generally cause the components to fail.
Due to the significantly deviating chemistry and thermophysical properties of ferritic steels, the use
of fusion welding to join different steels (ferrite/austenite) can result in insufficient fusing or in the
formation of martensite in the mixed weld (embrittlement).
The joining method of assemblies with high-manganese steels must be agreed upon with the ap-
propriate departments at an early stage. The welding suitability must be documented for the rele-
vant sheet pairing through welding tests. The applicable standards, Process Standards, and Test
Specifications for joining sheet steel must be taken into account.
B.1.3 Tables
See table B.1 and table B.2.
Appendix C (normative) Deviations from VDA 239-100 and code equivalence between
standards
(CR270LA)a)
CR270LA HC300LA HX300LAD ZStE 300 ZStE 300 Z Test direction
(CR300LA)a)
CR300LA HC340LA HX340LAD ZStE 340 ZStE 340 Z Test direction
(CR340LA)a)
CR340LA HC380LA HX380LAD ZStE 380 - Test direction
(CR380LA)a)
CR380LA HC420LA HX420LAD ZStE 420 - Test direction
(CR420LA)a)
CR420LA HC460LA HX460LAD - - Test direction
(CR460LA)a)
CR460LA - HX500LAD - - Test direction
a) Supplier-specific; must be defined during the release process based on the direction-dependent mechanical properties and characteristic values statistics of the supplier.
a) Supplier-specific
a) Supplier-specific; must be defined during the release process based on the direction-dependent mechanical properties and characteristic values statistics of the supplier.
CR780Y1180T-DP - - - DP1200
HR330Y580T-DP HD330X - HDT580X DP600
CR330Y590T-DH - - - DP590HD
CR440Y780T-DH - - - DP780HD
CR700Y980T-DH - - - DP980HD
CR400Y690T-TR HC410T HC410TD HCT690T TRIP700
CR450Y780T-TR HC470T HC470TD HCT780T TRIP800
CR570Y780T-CP HC600C HC600CD HCT780C CP800
CR780Y980T-CP HC800C HC800CD HCT980C CP980
CR900Y1180T-CP - - - CP1200
HR660Y760T-CP HD680C HD680CD HDT780C CP800
HR700Y950T-CP HD720C HD720CD HDT950C CP1000
CR860Y1100T-MS - - - CR MS1100
CR1030Y1300T-MS - - - CR MS1300
CR1220Y1500T-MS - - - CR MS1500
CR1350Y1700T-MS - - - CR MS1700
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
HR300Y450T-FB - - HDT450F FB450
HR440Y580T-FB - - HDT560F FB590
HR600Y780T-FB - - - FB780
VW 50065: 2019-08
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
Skin (O5), "Exposed" E B C
Inner parts (O3), "Unexposed" U A B
VW 50065: 2019-08