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Group standard VW 50065

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

Flat Products Made of Steel for Cold Working


Material Requirements

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
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1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 3
2 Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 3
3 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 3
4 Material types and definitions (for informational purposes) ........................................ 4
4.1 Soft steels .................................................................................................................. 4

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4.2 Low-alloy or microalloyed steels (LA or HSLA) .......................................................... 4


4.3 High-strength IF steels (IF) ........................................................................................ 4
4.4 Bake-hardening steels (BH) ....................................................................................... 4
4.5 Phosphorus-alloy steels (P) ....................................................................................... 4
4.6 Dual-phase steels (DP) .............................................................................................. 4
4.7 Dual-phase steels with improved formability (DH) ..................................................... 4
4.8 TRIP steels ................................................................................................................. 5
4.9 Complex-phase steels (CP) ....................................................................................... 5
4.10 Ferritic-bainitic steels (FB) ......................................................................................... 5
4.11 Martensitic steels (MS) ............................................................................................... 5
4.12 Electro-galvanizing (EG) ............................................................................................ 5
4.13 Hot-dip zinc coating (hot-dip galvanizing, GI) ............................................................ 5
4.14 Hot-dip zinc-iron alloy coating (galvannealed, GA) .................................................... 5
4.15 Hot-dip aluminum-silicon coating (AS) ....................................................................... 6
4.16 Hot-dip zinc-magnesium coating (ZM) ....................................................................... 6
5 Designation ................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Soft steels .................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 High-strength steels ................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Multiphase steels ....................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Coating and surface type ........................................................................................... 8
6 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 9
6.1 Basic requirements and additional requirements ....................................................... 9
6.2 Steelmaking method and deoxidation type of the steel .............................................. 9
6.3 Delivery ...................................................................................................................... 9
6.4 Limit deviations and form tolerances ........................................................................ 10
6.5 Chemical composition .............................................................................................. 10
6.6 Mechanical properties .............................................................................................. 10
6.7 Microstructure .......................................................................................................... 12
6.8 Coatings ................................................................................................................... 13
6.9 Surface ..................................................................................................................... 15
7 Processing instructions for joining multiphase steels (AHSS) .................................. 16
7.1 Welding .................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Metal inert gas (MIG) and laser brazing ................................................................... 17
7.3 Bonding .................................................................................................................... 17
8 Hydrogen embrittlement and stress crack corrosion ................................................ 17
9 Test certificates ........................................................................................................ 18
10 Marking, packaging, and storage life ....................................................................... 18
11 Applicable documents .............................................................................................. 18
Appendix A Tables ....................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix B Preliminary specification for special grades and development grades .................... 32
B.1 High-manganese steels (FM) ................................................................................... 32
Appendix C Deviations from VDA 239-100 and code equivalence between standards .............. 34
C.1 Deviations from VDA Material Sheet 239-100 ......................................................... 34
C.2 Code equivalence between standards (for informational purposes) ........................ 34
Appendix D Designation examples .............................................................................................. 43

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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

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4 Material types and definitions (for informational purposes)

4.1 Soft steels


Because of their low yield point and high elongation at break, soft steels for deep drawing are es-
pecially suited for producing complex components. These steel grades are produced as non-IF or
IF steels with aluminum killing. Soft IF steels have even better formability and an extremely low
carbon content (usually less than 0,02 mass percent) and nitrogen content. They are stabilized by
adding titanium and/or niobium.

4.2 Low-alloy or microalloyed steels (LA or HSLA)


Low-alloy and microalloyed steels achieve their high strength due to alloying with niobium, titani-
um, and vanadium. These alloying elements can be added individually or in combination. Alterna-
tively, carbon manganese systems can be used in combination with grain refinement.

4.3 High-strength IF steels (IF)


Like the soft IF steels, high-strength IF steels have an extremely low carbon content and are stabi-
lized by titanium and/or niobium. Therefore, these steels have a virtually endless storage life. The
higher strength is achieved via solid solution hardening by adding manganese, phosphorus, and/or
silicon. Very good formability is achieved due to the greater hardness, the lack of a pronounced
yield point, high elongation at break, and high vertical anisotropy (r values).

4.4 Bake-hardening steels (BH)


The strength is achieved via solid solution hardening by adding manganese, phosphorus, and sili-
con. In BH steels, carbon dissolved in the crystal lattice leads to a defined increase in the yield
point when heat treatments are performed, such as the heat treatments that usually occur in auto-
mobile painting processes (e.g., 170 °C, 20 min). The bulging strength is thereby improved for skin
parts. Because the change in the mechanical properties (yield point, elongation at break, tensile
strain hardening exponent) occurs even at room temperature, albeit very slowly, the storage life of
these steel grades is limited.

4.5 Phosphorus-alloy steels (P)


The strength is achieved via solid solution hardening by adding phosphorus. In terms of formability,
these steels lie near the BH steels and between the microalloyed steels and the high-strength IF
steels. Due to limited availability, the use of P alloy steels must be agreed upon in advance with
Procurement.

4.6 Dual-phase steels (DP)


The structure of DP steels consists primarily of ferrite and martensite. With increased strength, it
may also contain bainite. With a high tensile strength, DP steels have a low yield point ratio (Re/Rm
and Rp0,2/Rm, respectively) and a high cold work hardening rate. Therefore, they are especially suit-
ed for stretch forming processes.

4.7 Dual-phase steels with improved formability (DH)


The structure of DH steels consists mostly of ferrite and martensite, as well as small amounts of
bainite and retained austenite. With a high tensile strength, DP steels have a low yield point ratio

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(Re/Rm and Rp0,2/Rm, respectively) and a high cold work hardening rate. Therefore, they are
especially suited for stretch forming processes.

4.8 TRIP steels


TRIP (transformation induced plasticity) or retained-austenite steels have a fine-grained ferritic-
bainitic primary structure, in which retained austenite is embedded. In addition, small fractions of
martensite may be present. During forming, the retained austenite is transformed into martensite
and thus results in a high cold work hardening rate. As a result, high tensile strengths are achieved
together with high elongations before reduction. In conjunction with the bake-hardening effect, high
component strength can be achieved. TRIP steels are suitable for stretch forming as well as for
deep drawing. However, higher pressing and blank holder forces are required during forming, and
a relatively strong springback must be taken into account.

4.9 Complex-phase steels (CP)


CP steels have a largely ferritic-bainitic primary structure, in which fractions of martensite, tem-
pered martensite, retained austenite, and pearlite may also be present. The extremely fine-grained
structure is achieved by retarded recrystallization or by the precipitation of microalloying elements.
In comparison with DP steels, these steels have higher yield points, a greater yield point ratio, a
lower cold work hardening rate, and a higher hole expansion capability.

4.10 Ferritic-bainitic steels (FB)


FB steels have a matrix of ferrite or hardened ferrite, in which bainite or hardened bainite is em-
bedded. The high strength of the matrix is caused by grain refinement, the precipitation of microal-
loying elements, and a high dislocation density.

4.11 Martensitic steels (MS)


MS steels have a largely martensitic structure with small fractions of ferrite and/or bainite and thus
very high strength. Suitability for deep drawing is limited; these steel grades are suitable predomi-
nantly for forming methods involving bending, such as roll forming.

4.12 Electro-galvanizing (EG)


Electrolytically applied zinc coating with a zinc content of at least 99,9 mass percent, which is gal-
vanically applied to a suitably prepared steel surface as a strip coating.

4.13 Hot-dip zinc coating (hot-dip galvanizing, GI)


Application of a zinc coating by dipping an appropriately prepared strip in a molten bath with a zinc
content of at least 99 mass percent.

4.14 Hot-dip zinc-iron alloy coating (galvannealed, GA)


This zinc-iron alloy coating is created by dipping the appropriately prepared strip in a molten bath
with a zinc content of at least 99 mass percent and then heat-treating the strip. In the process, iron
diffuses into the zinc coating. The resulting coating has a uniform, matte-gray appearance and an
iron content that is typically between 8 and 13 mass percent.

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4.15 Hot-dip aluminum-silicon coating (AS)


Application of an aluminum-silicon coating by dipping an appropriately prepared strip into a molten
bath that consists of aluminum and 8 to 11 mass percent of silicon.

4.16 Hot-dip zinc-magnesium coating (ZM)


Application of a zinc-magnesium coating by dipping an appropriately prepared strip into a molten
bath that consists of zinc and fractions of magnesium and aluminum. The element contents in the
coating, including the Fe2Al5 inhibition layer, are 1,0 to 2,0 mass percent of magnesium and 1,0 to
3,0 mass percent of aluminum.

5 Designation

5.1 Soft steels


The codes of the soft steels comprise the rolling type (hot-rolled or cold-rolled strip) and the quality
grade 0 to 6 (see table 1). The higher the quality grade, the better the formability.

Table 1 – Designation of soft steels


Rolling type Quality grade Alloy system (optional)
0 = Commercial quality
1 = Drawing quality
CR = Cold-rolled 2 = Deep drawing quality IF
HR = Hot-rolled 3 = Special deep drawing quality Non-IF
4 = Extra deep drawing quality
5 = Super deep drawing quality
6 = Super deep drawing quality

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

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5.2 High-strength steels


High-strength steels are designated by the rolling type, the minimum yield point in MPa (longitudi-
nal direction), and the steel type (see table 2).

Table 2 – Designation of high-strength steels


Rolling type Minimum proof stress Steel type
BH = Bake hardening
CR = Cold-rolled nnn IF = Interstitial-free
HR = Hot-rolled nnn = Rp0,2, min in MPa P = Phosphorous-alloyed
LA = Low-alloy or microalloyed

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

5.3 Multiphase steels


Multiphase steels are designated by the rolling type, the minimum yield point in MPa with the sym-
bol "Y", the minimum tensile strength in MPa with the symbol "T" (longitudinal direction), and the
steel type (see table 3).

Table 3 – Designation of multiphase steels


Rolling type Mechanical properties Steel type
-CP = Complex-phase
-DP = Dual-phase
-DH = Dual-phase with
CR = Cold-rolled nnnY mmmT
improved formability
mmm = Minimum ten-
nnn = Minimum proof -MS = Martensite
HR = Hot-rolled sile strength Rm, min in
stress Rp0,2, min in MPa phase
MPa

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Rolling type Mechanical properties Steel type


-TR = TRIP
-FB = Ferritic-bainitic

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

5.4 Coating and surface type


The coating is defined by the type of coating and the minimum coating mass in g/m2 for each side
(single-spot test). Uncoated flat products are specified by indicating "UC" ("Uncoated") instead of a
coating type and coating mass.
The surface type is specified as "U" for a temper-rolled, common surface for non-skin parts ("Unex-
posed"), "E" for temper-rolled products with the best surface finish for skin parts "(Exposed)", and
"A" for non-temper-rolled products without special requirements for the surface finish; see table 4.
For skin grades ("E"), the first number indicates the coating of the better side 1 (outside).
Examples:
– …-EG29/29-E = Electro-galvanized with 29 g/m2 minimum coating per side for skin
– …-GI40/40-U = Hot-dip galvanized with 40 g/m2 minimum coating per side for inner parts
– …-GA40/40-E = Hot-dip coated with zinc-iron alloy coating (galvannealed) with 40 g/m2 mini-
mum coating per side for skin
– …-AS45/45-A = Hot-dip coated with aluminum-silicon coating (hot-dip aluminized) with
45 g/m2 minimum coating per side for inner parts without special requirements for the surface
finish
– …-ZM30/30-U = Hot-dip coated with zinc-magnesium coating with 30 g/m2 minimum coating
per side for inner parts

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Table 4 – Designation of the coating, surface type, and surface treatment


Type of coating Coating code Surface type Special surface
types and treat-
ments (optional)
-EG = Electro-galvanized
-GI = Hot-dip galvanized
-GA = Hot-dip coated with
nn/mm -R = Low-roughness
zinc-iron alloy coating -U = Inner parts, (O3)
nn = Minimum coating -W = Low-waviness
(galvannealed) -E = Skin (O5)
in g/m2 on side 1 (bet- -O = Oiled
-AS = Hot-dip coated with ter side, outside) -E = Non-temper-rol-
-H = Hot-melt
aluminum-silicon alloy mm = minimum coat- led, without special
-P = Pre-phosphated
coating ing in g/m2 on side 2 requirements for the
-X = With solid form-
-ZM = Hot-dip coated with surface type
ing lubricant
zinc-magnesium alloy
coating
-UC = Uncoated

For more designation examples, see appendix D.

6 Requirements

6.1 Basic requirements and additional requirements


Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen standard VW 01155.
Avoidance of hazardous substances as per VW 91101.
Additional requirements can be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier, e.g., restric-
ted mechanical characteristic values, coatings, or thickness and width tolerances.

6.2 Steelmaking method and deoxidation type of the steel


The steelmaking method for the steel is left to the manufacturer. If agreed, the steelmaking method
for the steel must be disclosed to the purchaser.
The steels as per this standard must be fully killed (RR) and have sufficient contents of nitrogen-
binding elements.

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

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6.4 Limit deviations and form tolerances


See table A.16 for cold-rolled products; see table A.17 for hot-rolled products.
Unless agreed upon otherwise, the normal limit dimensions for sheet thickness that are listed in
these tables must be adhered to. The restricted limit dimensions (S) can be applied upon special
agreement. The following standards apply to all other limit dimensions and tolerances of form:
DIN EN 10131 for cold-rolled, uncoated, and electrolytically coated flat products; DIN EN 10143 for
cold-rolled, hot-dipped flat products; and DIN EN 10051 for hot-rolled strip steel.
The thickness of a section of the length of a coil which is to be defined may lie outside of the limit
dimensions defined in table A.16 and table A.17; however, it must lie at least within the normal tol-
erances as per DIN EN 10131, DIN EN 10143, or DIN EN 10051 (for validity for specific product
types, see table A.18). This section includes the first and last 30 m of the coil, 5 m on each side of
welds within the coil, and 40 mm from the edge of the coil. These exceptions do not apply to deliv-
ered blanks.
Depending on the product, the following standards apply to all other limit dimensions and toleran-
ces of form: DIN EN 10131, DIN EN 10143, or DIN EN 10051; see table A.18.
If so agreed, the respective limit dimensions specified in table A.18 can be applied as an alterna-
tive for the sheet thickness. The increased tolerance widths – in comparison to VW 50065
(table A.16 and table A.17) – must be taken into account.
Any asymmetric width tolerances require special agreement. These must be approved by all the
relevant departments.

6.5 Chemical composition


See table A.1 to table A.6. Determined as per DIN EN ISO 14284.
The content of unlisted elements is left to the manufacturer's discretion, as long as the specified
properties and the processing are not impaired.

6.6 Mechanical properties


The mechanical properties specified in table A.7 to table A.12 apply to the following steel grades
and time periods, starting from the agreed provisioning by the manufacturer:
– 1 month for CR1
– 3 months for BH steels (North America: 6 months)
– 6 months for all other grades

6.6.1 Determining the mechanical properties


Determining the mechanical and technological properties as per ISO 6892-1, specimen shape 2
(gage length L0 = 80 mm) or specimen shape 1 (gage length L0 = 50 mm), e.g., for material pro-
duced in North America. Agreement on a specimen shape is sufficient as evidence of compliance
with this standard. The test speed is based on the rate of the stress increase (method B). The me-
chanical characteristic values are referenced to the specimen cross section, including coating (if
applicable).

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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.

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Table 5 – Conversion of elongations at break


Correction value (absolute) for calculating
Elongation at break range A80 mm
the elongation at break A50 mm as per speci-
as per specimen shape 2 in %
men shape 3 (JIS Z 2201 #5)
≤3 0
4 to 20 +1
21 to 30 +2
31 to 40 +3
≥ 41 +4

The final characteristic values for specimen shape 3 will be defined in one of the next revisions of
this standard.

6.6.2 Restrictions on the mechanical properties for certain product types


See table A.13.
For grades produced in the thin-strip casting method, unless otherwise agreed upon, the mechani-
cal properties and dimensional tolerances of the CR products are used.

6.7 Microstructure

6.7.1 Grain size


The grain size must be essentially uniform over the entire thickness range so that the component
properties are not impaired. The grain size must be determined as per ASTM E112 upon request.

6.7.2 Banded structures and material inhomogeneities


The frequency and type of material inhomogeneities (e.g., martensite bands, slag inclusions, seg-
regations) must be in accordance with the state of the art and must be avoided to the extent possi-
ble, so that the formability is demonstrably unimpaired.
Cracks and material separations resulting from shear stress during trimming and/or forming parallel
to the sheet plane (typically in the sheet center) are not permissible (see figure 1).

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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).

6.7.3 Purity grade


Upon agreement between the manufacturer and the supplier, one of the following methods must be
used:
– ASTM E45a, method A (similar to Test Specification PV 1070, method M). The inclusion size
must not exceed size index 2.
– ASTM E45a, method D (similar to PV 1070, method K). Specimen l-r, analysis at 100x magnifi-
cation. The inclusion size and frequency must not exceed index 2.0.

6.8 Coatings
Applied coatings must be uniform on the substrate. Uncoated areas are not permissible.

6.8.1 Coating mass


See table A.14.
The coating mass is indicated as a minimum value in grams per square meter for each side. Un-
less agreed upon otherwise, the single-spot test as per DIN EN ISO 1460 must be used to deter-
mine the coating mass. Alternative methods, (e.g., triple-spot test, nondestructive methods) can be
agreed upon separately between the purchaser and the supplier. The value for the density of the
coating is specified in table A.14 so that conversions between coating thickness and coating mass
can be performed.

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6.8.2 Special coating requirements for laser-brazed, hot-dipped skin components


(exposed)
The permissible maximum coating tolerance or thickness can be restricted to ensure a stable braz-
ing process. The restricted coating tolerances listed in table 6 must be agreed upon separately
when the order is placed.

Table 6 – Restricted coating masses and coating thicknesses of coated flat


products for laser-brazed skin components
Coating Coating mass per side Thickness per side in μm
(single-spot test) in g/m2 a)
GI40/40 40 to 55 5,6 to 7,7
ZM30/30 30 to 45 4,5 to 6,8
ZM40/40 40 to 55 6,2 to 8,3
a) When the coating mass is determined, an edge area of 100 mm – measured from the untrimmed coil edge – is not taken into ac-
count.

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).

6.8.3 Additional element contents, GI and GA


The aluminum content in the zinc coating of hot-dip galvanized products (GI, GA) depends on the
thickness (substrate and coating) and must not exceed 0,8 mass percent. Compliance with this re-
quirement can be ensured by checking the composition of the zinc bath. The composition of the
coating must be checked upon request.

6.8.4 Additional element contents, AS


The contents of silicon and iron in the aluminum-silicon coating of coated products depends on the
coating mass (substrate and coating) and must be 8 to 11 mass percent for silicon and 4,0 mass
percent for iron. Compliance with this requirement can be ensured by checking the composition of
the bath. The composition of the coating must be checked upon request.

6.8.5 Additional element contents, ZM


The contents of aluminum and magnesium in the ZM products depends on the coating mass (addi-
tive contribution from the inhibition layer and coating) and must be 1,0 to 3,0 mass percent for alu-
minum and 1,0 to 2,0 mass percent for magnesium. Higher alloyed coating systems may also be
agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.

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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.

6.9.2 Surface for non-skin parts – "U", Unexposed


Slight surface flaws are permissible as long as they do not impair the processability and the adhe-
sion of subsequent coatings.
Unless agreed otherwise, the products must be delivered with small zinc spangles in the temper-
rolled state.

6.9.3 Surface for skin parts – "E", Exposed


The inspected side of surface type "E" must enable uniform high-quality paintwork. The inspected
side must not have any blemishes or flaws, e.g., micro-overlaps with non-metallic inclusions, or
zinc blisters, that could subsequently lead to flaws in the paintwork. The other side must corre-
spond at least to surface type "U". Upon agreement, both sides may be delivered with surface
type "E".
Flow lines are not permissible for 6 months after delivery, 3 months after delivery for BH steels
(6 months for North America). The products must be delivered free from zinc spangles in the tem-
per-rolled state.

6.9.4 Roughness of temper-rolled products


For specifications on temper-rolled (skin-passed) products (surface U and E), see table A.17. De-
termination as per DIN EN 10049 on unformed raw materials transverse to the rolling direction. De-
viating regional or local specifications may be agreed upon.

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.

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6.9.6 Special surface types and treatments


The purchaser and manufacturer must agree upon special surface types and treatments.
The flat products must be passivated in such a way that no corrosion occurs during transport or
storage. The corrosion protection depends on the surface treatment and the storage conditions.
Only slushing oils, prelubes, and forming lubricants released as per QP A001 must be used.

6.9.7 Special surface type "-W", low-waviness


For skin quality (Exposed "E"; see section 6.9.3), the purchaser and supplier can agree on addi-
tional specifications for sheet waviness after forming. The waviness characteristic values must be
determined on a Marciniak cup with 5% plastic deformation in the main and auxiliary forming direc-
tion as per PV 1054. Deviating limits apply for the roughness and peak count for low-waviness ma-
terial; see table A.15.

6.9.8 Special surface type "-R", low-roughness


For skin quality (Exposed "E"; see section 6.9.3), the purchaser and supplier can agree on deviat-
ing limits for the roughness and peak count; see table A.15.

6.9.9 Suitability for phosphating


It must be possible to flawlessly pretreat the flat products in the receiving plants so that a uniform
phosphate coating or alternative pretreatment coating can form. See also QP A020, table 3.

6.9.10 Hot-melt adhesive, "-H"


Properties and requirements of solid lubricants or hot-melt adhesives as per QP A001.

6.9.11 Pre-phospating, "-P"


The layer properties of the pre-phosphating of electrolytically coated products must adhere to the
specifications of QP A012.

6.9.12 Solid forming lubricants, "-X"


Properties and requirements of the solid forming lubricants used to reduce zinc abrasion, in partic-
ular for hot-dip galvanized skin components, as per QP A005. Only forming lubricants that have
been released by the Process Engineering department of the respective brand may be used; see
QP A005.

7 Processing instructions for joining multiphase steels (AHSS)


The joining method of assemblies with high-strength multiphase steels as per table A.6 and
table A.12 must be agreed upon with the appropriate departments at an early stage. The applica-
ble standards, Process Standards, and PVs for joining sheet steel must be taken into considera-
tion.

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

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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.

7.2 Metal inert gas (MIG) and laser brazing


Multiphase steels are suitable for MIG or laser brazing using copper-based materials. Depending
on the joining situation (sheet thicknesses, method, joining partners, component), these steels tend
to a greater or lesser extent to produce local alterations in the base material properties in the
brazed area.
Usually an additional copper-silicon-based material (Cu 6560/CuSi3Mn1) as per
DIN EN ISO 24373 (previously CuSi3 as per DIN 1733-1) is used.
Depending on the joining geometry, the wetting and gap filling is different. In addition, the bearing
cross section of the brazed joint is typically reduced in the case of MIG and laser brazing, which
significantly influences the fracture behavior under quasistatic loads. Therefore, depending on the
fracture position, sheet thickness, and sheet grade, a distinction can be made between strength
brazing and joint brazing.
– Strength brazing: Fracture occurs in the base material
– Joint brazing: Fracture occurs in the joint or at the transition point be-
tween the joint and base material
Depending on the application, these different brazings must be tested separately.

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.

8 Hydrogen embrittlement and stress crack corrosion


Resistance to hydrogen embrittlement and stress crack corrosion must be ensured for steels with a
tensile strength greater than 950 MPa. In particular, steels which contain additional fractions of re-
tained austenite and which form martensite during forming (e.g., TRIP, DH) have increased sus-
ceptibility.
The supplier must verify the resistance to delayed fracture in the initial state as per the Stahl-Eisen
testing guideline SEP 1970 during the material release process.
The test program for delayed fracture and stress crack corrosion during the processing and use of
the component must be agreed upon with the appropriate departments at an early stage. Suitable
tests are defined, e.g., by the VDA Working Group "Test Method for the Hydrogen Embrittlement of
AHSS Steels."

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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.

10 Marking, packaging, and storage life


Upon agreement. Skin grades ("E") must be stamped on the better side (outer surface).

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.

PV 1054 Steel Flat Stock for Body Skin; Testing of Waviness


PV 1070 Metallographic Examination; Microscopic Examination of Special Steels
using Standard Diagrams to Assess the Content of Non-Metallic Inclu-
sions
QP A001 Prelubricant, Hot-Melt Adhesive, Blank Washing Oil, Drawing Com-
pound,Slushing Oil (General-Type)
QP A005 Abriebmindernde Zink-Zusatzbeschichtungen zur Verbesserung des
Umformverhaltens feuerverzinkter Stahlbleche für Karosserie-Blechteile;
Oberflächenschutzanforderungen
QP A012 Pre-Phosphating of Electro-Galvanized Sheet Steel; Quality Require-
ments
QP A020 Metal Surfaces; Pretreatment Before Paintwork; Quality Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Products; Material Conformity
ASTM A653/A 653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or
Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E45a Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
DIN EN 10021 General technical delivery conditions for steel products
DIN EN 10049 Measurement of roughness average Ra and peak count RPc on metallic
flat products

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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

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Appendix A (normative) Tables


Table A.1 to Table A.6: Chemical composition
Table A.7 to Table A.12: Mechanical properties (the "shape" referred to in these tables is the afore-
mentioned "specimen shape")
Table A.13 "Restrictions on the mechanical properties for certain product types"
Table A.14 "Coating masses of coated flat products (coating codes in bold type are preferred)"
Table A.15 "Requirements for roughness and waviness"
Table A.16 "Thickness limit dimensions for cold-rolled flat products"
Table A.17 "Thickness limit dimensions for hot-rolled flat products"
Table A.18 "Standards for limit dimensions and form tolerances for different product types"

Table A.1 – Chemical composition of soft steels in mass percent


C Si Mn P S Al Ti Cu
Material
% % % % % % % %
Cold-rolled
CR1 ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,055 ≤ 0,035 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20
CR2 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,025 ≤ 0,020 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20
CR3 ≤ 0,08 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,025 ≤ 0,020 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20
CR4 ≤ 0,06 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,40 ≤ 0,025 ≤ 0,020 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20
CR5 ≤ 0,02 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,020 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20

CR6a) ≤ 0,01 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,020 ≤ 0,020 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,20


Hot-rolled
HR0 ≤ 0,13 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,035 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20
HR2 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,025 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,20

a) Preliminary values; limited availability for GI and ZM; use is permissible only with the agreement of Procurement

Table A.2 – Chemical composition of high-strength low-alloy and microalloyed


steels in mass percent
C Si Mn P S Al Ti Nb Cu
Material
% % % % % % % % %
Cold-rolled
CR210LA ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
CR240LA ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR270LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR300LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR340LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,50 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR380LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,60 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR420LA ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,65 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR460LA ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 1,70 ≤ 0,030 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,20
Hot-rolled low-alloy and microalloyed

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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

Table A.3 – Chemical composition of cold-rolled, high-strength IF steels in mass


percent
C Si Mn P S Al Ti Nb Cu
Material
% % % % % % % % %
CR160IF ≤ 0,01 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,060 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR180IF ≤ 0,01 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,70 ≤ 0,060 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR210IF ≤ 0,01 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,90 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20
CR240IF ≤ 0,01 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 1,60 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,12 ≤ 0,09 ≤ 0,20

Table A.4 – Chemical composition of cold-rolled BH steels in mass percent


C Si Mn P S Al Cu
Material
% % % % % % %
CR180BH ≤ 0,06 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,70 ≤ 0,060 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,20
CR210BH ≤ 0,08 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,70 ≤ 0,085 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,20
CR240BH ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,20
CR270BH ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,20

Table A.5 – Chemical composition of cold-rolled, phosphorus-alloy steels in


mass percent
C Si Mn P S Al Cu
Material
% % % % % % %
CR210P ≤ 0,08 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,70 ≤ 0,085 ≤ 0,025 ≥ 0,015 ≤ 0,20
CR240P ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,030 ≥ 0,010 ≤ 0,20
Use is only permissible with the agreement of Procurement.

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Table A.6 – Chemical composition of multiphase steels in mass percent


C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu
Material
% % % % % % % % % %
Cold-rolled dual-phase steels
CR250Y440T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,60 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR290Y490T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,80 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0
CR330Y590T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,5
CR440Y780T-DP 0,015
≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,50 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 to ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,40 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20
1,0

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

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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

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Table A.7 – Mechanical properties of soft steels (testing in transverse direction)


Elongation at break r
Material Proof stress Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3
n10-20/Ag
Rp0,2 strength Rm A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r90/20 rm/20
MPa MPa % % % %
Cold-rolled
CR1 140 to 300 270 to 410 - ≥ 30 ≥ 28 ≥ 30 - - -
CR2 140 to 240 270 to 370 - ≥ 34 ≥ 34 ≥ 37 ≥ 1,3 ≥ 1,2 ≥ 0,16
CR3 140 to 210 270 to 350 - ≥ 38 ≥ 38 ≥ 41 ≥ 1,8 ≥ 1,5 ≥ 0,18
CR4 140 to 180 270 to 330 - ≥ 40 ≥ 39 ≥ 42 ≥ 1,9 ≥ 1,6 ≥ 0,20
CR5 110 to 170 260 to 330 - ≥ 42 ≥ 41 ≥ 45 ≥ 2,1 ≥ 1,8 ≥ 0,22

CR6a) 110 to 170 250 to 330 - ≥ 44 ≥ 43 ≥ 47 ≥ 2,3 ≥ 2,0 ≥ 0,23


Hot-rolled
HR0 240 to 350 310 to 460 ≥ 28 ≥ 26 ≥ 22 ≥ 24 - - ≥ 0,12
HR2 180 to 290 270 to 400 ≥ 34 ≥ 32 ≥ 30 ≥ 33 - - ≥ 0,16
For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

a) Preliminary values; limited availability for GI and ZM; use is permissible only with the agreement of Procurement

Table A.8 – Mechanical properties of high-strength low-alloy and microalloyed


steels and fine-grained steels (testing in longitudinal direction)
Elongation at break r

Proof Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3


A n10-20/Ag
Material stress Rp0,2 strength Rm A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r0/20 rm/20
%
MPa MPa % % %
Cold-rolled
CR210LA 210 to 300 310 to 410 - ≥ 31 ≥ 29 ≥ 31 ≥ 1,0 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 0,15
CR240LA 240 to 320 320 to 430 - ≥ 29 ≥ 27 ≥ 29 - - ≥ 0,15
CR270LA 270 to 350 350 to 460 - ≥ 27 ≥ 25 ≥ 27 - - ≥ 0,14
CR300LA 300 to 380 380 to 490 - ≥ 25 ≥ 23 ≥ 25 - - ≥ 0,14
CR340LA 340 to 430 410 to 530 - ≥ 23 ≥ 21 ≥ 23 - - ≥ 0,12
CR380LA 380 to 470 450 to 570 - ≥ 21 ≥ 19 ≥ 20 - - ≥ 0,12
CR420LA 420 to 520 480 to 600 - ≥ 19 ≥ 17 ≥ 18 - - ≥ 0,11
CR460LA 460 to 580 520 to 680 - ≥ 17 ≥ 15 ≥ 16 - - ≥ 0,10
Hot-rolled

HR210LAa) 210 to 300 310 to 410 ≥ 33 ≥ 31 ≥ 29 ≥ 31 - - ≥ 0,15

HR240LAa) 240 to 320 320 to 430 ≥ 31 ≥ 29 ≥ 27 ≥ 29 - - ≥ 0,15

HR270LAa) 270 to 350 350 to 460 ≥ 29 ≥ 27 ≥ 25 ≥ 27 - - ≥ 0,14


HR300LA 300 to 380 380 to 500 ≥ 28 ≥ 26 ≥ 24 ≥ 26 - - ≥ 0,14
HR340LA 340 to 440 420 to 540 ≥ 26 ≥ 24 ≥ 22 ≥ 24 - - ≥ 0,13
HR380LA 380 to 480 450 to 570 ≥ 24 ≥ 22 ≥ 20 ≥ 22 - - ≥ 0,13

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Elongation at break r

Proof Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3


A n10-20/Ag
Material stress Rp0,2 strength Rm A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r0/20 rm/20
%
MPa MPa % % %
HR420LA 420 to 520 480 to 600 ≥ 22 ≥ 20 ≥ 18 ≥ 19 - - -
HR460LA 460 to 560 520 to 640 ≥ 20 ≥ 18 ≥ 16 ≥ 17 - - -
HR500LA 500 to 620 560 to 700 ≥ 17 ≥ 16 ≥ 14 ≥ 15 - - -
HR550LA 550 to 670 610 to 750 ≥ 16 ≥ 14 ≥ 12 ≥ 13 - - -
HR700LA 700 to 850 750 to 950 ≥ 13 ≥ 12 ≥ 10 ≥ 11 - - -
For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

a) Preliminary values

Table A.9 – Mechanical properties of cold-rolled high-strength IF steels (testing


in longitudinal direction)
Elongation at break r
Material Proof Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3
n10-20/Ag
stress Rp0,2 strength Rm A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r0/20 rm/20
MPa MPa % % %
CR160IF 160 to 210 280 to 340 ≥ 40 ≥ 38 ≥ 41 ≥ 1,4 ≥ 1,5 ≥ 0,20
CR180IF 180 to 240 330 to 400 ≥ 38 ≥ 35 ≥ 38 ≥ 1,2 ≥ 1,3 ≥ 0,19
CR210IF 210 to 270 340 to 410 ≥ 36 ≥ 33 ≥ 36 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 1,3 ≥ 0,18
CR240IF 240 to 300 360 to 430 ≥ 34 ≥ 31 ≥ 34 ≥ 1,0 ≥ 1,2 ≥ 0,17
For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

Table A.10 – Mechanical properties of cold-rolled BH steels (testing in


longitudinal direction)
Elongation at
r
break
BH2
Material Proof stress Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3
MPa
Rp0,2 strength Rm A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r0/20 rm/20 n10-20/Ag
MPa MPa % % %
CR180BH 180 to 240 290 to 370 ≥ 35 ≥ 34 ≥ 37 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 1,3 ≥ 0,17
CR210BH 210 to 270 320 to 400 ≥ 34 ≥ 32 ≥ 35 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 1,2 ≥ 0,16 ≥ 20 /
CR240BH 240 to 300 340 to 440 ≥ 31 ≥ 29 ≥ 31 ≥ 1,0 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 0,15 ≥ 30a)
CR270BH 270 to 330 360 to 460 ≥ 29 ≥ 27 ≥ 29 ≥ 1,0 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 0,13
For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

a) See section 6.6.2

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Table A.11 – Mechanical properties of cold-rolled phosphorus-alloy steels


(testing in longitudinal direction)
Elongation at break r

Proof Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3


Material n10-20/Ag
stress Rp0,2 strength Rm A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm r0/20 rm/20
MPa MPa % % %

CR210Pa) 210 to 270 320 to 400 ≥ 34 ≥ 32 ≥ 35 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 1,2 ≥ 0,17

CR240Pa) 240 to 300 340 to 440 ≥ 31 ≥ 29 ≥ 32 ≥ 1,0 ≥ 1,1 ≥ 0,16


For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

a) Limited availability; use is only permissible with the agreement of Procurement.

Table A.12 – Mechanical properties of multiphase steels (testing in longitudinal


direction)
Material Proof stress Tensile Elongation at break n BH2
strength Shape Shape Shape (informa-
1 2 3 tional)

Rp0,2 Rm A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm n4-6 n10-20/Ag


MPa MPa % % % % MPa
Cold-rolled dual-phase steels
CR250Y440T-DP 250 to 330 440 to 550 - ≥ 29 ≥ 27 ≥ 29 ≥ 0,20 ≥ 0,16 ≥ 30
CR290Y490T-DP 290 to 380 490 to 600 - ≥ 26 ≥ 24 ≥ 26 ≥ 0,19 ≥ 0,15 ≥ 30
CR330Y590T-DP 330 to 430 590 to 700 - ≥ 21 ≥ 20 ≥ 22 ≥ 0,18 ≥ 0,14 ≥ 30
CR440Y780T-DP 440 to 550 780 to 900 - ≥ 15 ≥ 14 ≥ 15 ≥ 0,15 ≥ 0,11 ≥ 30

CR490Y780T-DPa) 490 to 640 780 to 930 - ≥ 12 ≥ 11 ≥ 12 - - ≥ 30


CR590Y980T-DP 590 to 740 980 to 1 130 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11 - - ≥ 30
CR700Y980T-DP 700 to 850 980 to 1 130 - ≥9 ≥8 ≥9 - - ≥ 30

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

CR330Y590T-DHa) 330 to 430 590 to 700 - ≥ 28 ≥ 26 ≥ 28 ≥ 0,18 ≥ 0,16 ≥ 30


CR440Y780T-DH 440 to 550 780 to 900 - ≥ 19 ≥ 18 ≥ 19 ≥ 0,18 ≥ 0,13 ≥ 30
CR700Y980T-DH 700 to 850 980 to 1 130 - ≥ 14 ≥ 13 ≥ 14 - - ≥ 30
Cold-rolled TRIP steels
CR400Y690T-TR 400 to 520 690 to 800 - ≥ 25 ≥ 24 ≥ 26 - ≥ 0,19 ≥ 40
CR450Y780T-TR 450 to 570 780 to 910 - ≥ 22 ≥ 21 ≥ 23 - ≥ 0,16 ≥ 40
Cold-rolled complex-phase steels
CR570Y780T-CP 570 to 720 780 to 920 - ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11 - - ≥ 30
CR780Y980T-CP 780 to 950 980 to 1 140 - ≥7 ≥6 ≥7 - - ≥ 30

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Material Proof stress Tensile Elongation at break n BH2


strength Shape Shape Shape (informa-
1 2 3 tional)

Rp0,2 Rm A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm n4-6 n10-20/Ag


MPa MPa % % % % MPa
CR900Y1180T-CP 1 180 to
900 to 1 100 - ≥6 ≥5 ≥6 - - ≥ 30
1 350
Hot-rolled complex-phase steels
HR660Y760T-CP 660 to 820 760 to 960 ≥ 13 ≥ 11 ≥ 10 ≥ 11 - - ≥ 30

HR700Y950T-CPa) 700 to 900 950 to 1 130 ≥ 12 ≥ 10 ≥9 ≥ 10 - - ≥ 30


Cold-rolled martensite phase steels

CR860Y1100T-MSa) 1 100 to
860 to 1 120 - ≥3 ≥3 ≥3 - - ≥ 30
1 320

CR1030Y1300T-MSa) 1 030 to 1 300 to


- ≥3 ≥3 ≥3 - - ≥ 30
1 330 1 550

CR1220Y1500T-MSa) 1 220 to 1 500 to


- ≥3 ≥3 ≥3 - - ≥ 30
1 520 1 750

CR1350Y1700T-MSa) 1 350 to 1 700 to


- ≥3 ≥3 ≥3 - - ≥ 30
1 700 2 000
Hot-rolled martensite phase steel
HR900Y1180T-MS 1 180 to
900 to 1 150 ≥8 ≥6 ≥5 ≥6 - - ≥ 30
1 400
Hot-rolled ferritic-bainitic steels
HR300Y450T-FB 300 to 400 450 to 550 ≥ 27 ≥ 25 ≥ 24 ≥ 26 - - ≥ 30
HR440Y580T-FB 440 to 600 580 to 700 ≥ 17 ≥ 16 ≥ 15 ≥ 16 - - ≥ 30

HR600Y780T-FBa) 600 to 760 780 to 920 ≥ 15 ≥ 13 ≥ 12 ≥ 13 - - ≥ 30


For restrictions, see section 6.6.2 and table A.13; the values for elongation at break for shape 3 are for informational pur-
poses only.

a) Preliminary values, limited availability

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 - - - - -

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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
All < 0,60 - - - -2 - - - -
1,50 ≤ t - - - - -0,1 -0,2 -0,15 -
EG, GI, UC, < 2,00
ZM 2,00 ≤ t - - - - -0,2 -0,4 -0,3 -
< 2,50
t ≥ 2,50 - - - - N/A N/A N/A -
AS, GA t < 0,60 - - - -4 -0,2 -0,4 -0,2 -
0,60 ≤ t - - - -2 -0,1 -0,2 -0,15 -
≤ 1,60
t > 1,60 - - - -2 -0,2 -0,4 -0,2 -
HR LA GI all - - - -1 - - - -
CR440Y EG, UC all - - - - - - - -0,02
780T-DP

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

12/12 ZE25/25 12 to 32a) 1,7 to 4,5

EG 29/29 ZE50/50 29 to 49a) 4,1 to 6,9 7,1

47/47 ZE75/75 47 to 61a) 6,6 to 8,6

40/40 Z100 40 to 60a) 5,6 to 8,5

50/50b) - 50 to 70a) 7,0 to 10


60/60 Z140 60 to 90 8,5 to 13
GI 7,1
70/70b) - 70 to 100 9,9 to 14
85/85 Z200 85 to 115 12,0 to 16,2
115/115 Z275 115 to 155 16,2 to 21,8
40/40 ZF100 40 to 60 5,6 to 8,5
GA 7,1
50/50 ZF120 50 to 80 7,0 to 10
30/30 AS80 30 to 65 10 to 20
AS 45/45 AS120 45 to 85 15 to 28 3
60/60 AS150 60 to 100 20 to 33

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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

30/30 ZM70 30 to 55a) 4,5 to 7,7

ZMc) 40/40 ZM90 40 to 65a) 6,2 to 9,2 6,4 to 6,8

50/50 ZM120 50 to 80 7,7 to 12

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.15 – Requirements for roughness and waviness


Brand(s)/ Surface specifica- Roughness as per DIN EN 10049 Waviness as per PV 1054 (Marciniak
companies tion (unformed, transverse to rolling di- cup, 5% plastic deformation in the
rection) main and auxiliary forming direction,
in rolling direction)
Ra in µm RPc in 1/cm Wa0,8 in µm Wsa1-5 in µm
Audi U 1,1 to 1,7 ≥ 50 - -
and 0,8 to 1,5 ≥ 40 - -
U (only AHSSa))
Volkswagen,
E 1,1 to 1,6 ≥ 60 - -
as well as
other brands E-R 0,9 to 1,4 ≥ 75 - -
E-W 0,9 to 1,4 ≥ 75 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,35
Škoda U 1,1 to 1,6 ≥ 50 - -
E 1,0 to 1,5 ≥ 60 - -
E-R 0,9 to 1,4 ≥ 75 - -
E-W 0,9 to 1,4 ≥ 75 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 0,35
Volkswagen U 0,4 to 1,7 ≥ 50 - -
Group of 0,4 to 1,7 ≥ 40 - -
U (only AHSSa))
America
E 1,1 to 1,6 ≥ 60 - -

a) AHSS, multiphase steels as per table A.6 and table A.12.

Table A.16 – Thickness limit dimensions for cold-rolled flat products


Nominal thick- Normal limit dimensions Restricted limit dimensions (S)
ness t for a nominal thickness w in mm for a nominal thickness w in mm
in mm w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w
00 00
Rp0,22 < 240 MPa
0,40 ≤ t ≤ 0,60 ±0,030 ±0,035 ±0,040 ±0,025 ±0,030 ±0,030
0,60 < t ≤ 0,80 ±0,035 ±0,040 ±0,045 ±0,030 ±0,030 ±0,040
0,80 < t ≤ 1,00 ±0,040 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,030 ±0,040 ±0,040

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Nominal thick- Normal limit dimensions Restricted limit dimensions (S)


ness t for a nominal thickness w in mm for a nominal thickness w in mm
in mm w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w
00 00
1,00 < t ≤ 1,20 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,040
1,20 < t ≤ 1,60 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,050 ±0,060 ±0,060
1,60 < t ≤ 2,00 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,060 ±0,060 ±0,070
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,085 ±0,095 ±0,105 ±0,070 ±0,080 ±0,080
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,125 ±0,080 ±0,080 ±0,090
3,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,150 ±0,160 ±0,170 ±0,100 ±0,100 ±0,100
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,170 ±0,180 ±0,190 ±0,110 ±0,110 ±0,120
240 MPa ≤ Rp0,2 < 340 MPa
0,40 ≤ t ≤ 0,60 ±0,035 ±0,040 ±0,045 ±0,030 ±0,030 ±0,040
0,60 < t ≤ 0,80 ±0,040 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,030 ±0,040 ±0,040
0,80 < t ≤ 1,00 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,040
1,00 < t ≤ 1,20 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,060
1,20 < t ≤ 1,60 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,060 ±0,060 ±0,070
1,60 < t ≤ 2,00 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,070 ±0,080 ±0,080
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,125 ±0,080 ±0,080 ±0,090
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,125 ±0,135 ±0,145 ±0,100 ±0,100 ±0,100
3,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,170 ±0,180 ±0,190 ±0,110 ±0,120 ±0,120
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,190 ±0,200 ±0,210 ±0,120 ±0,120 ±0,130
340 MPa ≤ Rp0,2 < 420 MPa
0,40 ≤ t ≤ 0,60 ±0,040 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,030 ±0,040 ±0,040
0,60 < t ≤ 0,80 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,040
0,80 < t ≤ 1,00 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,060
1,00 < t ≤ 1,20 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,050 ±0,060 ±0,060
1,20 < t ≤ 1,60 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,060 ±0,070 ±0,080
1,60 < t ≤ 2,00 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,080 ±0,080 ±0,100
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,115 ±0,125 ±0,135 ±0,090 ±0,100 ±0,100
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,135 ±0,145 ±0,155 ±0,110 ±0,110 ±0,120
3,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,170 ±0,180 ±0,190 ±0,110 ±0,120 ±0,120
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,190 ±0,200 ±0,210 ±0,120 ±0,120 ±0,130
420 MPa ≤ Rp0,2 ≤ 1 400 MPa
0,40 ≤ t ≤ 0,60 ±0,045 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,030 ±0,040 ±0,040
0,60 < t ≤ 0,80 ±0,055 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,040 ±0,040 ±0,060
0,80 < t ≤ 1,00 ±0,065 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,040 ±0,060 ±0,060
1,00 < t ≤ 1,20 ±0,075 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,060 ±0,060 ±0,070
1,20 < t ≤ 1,60 ±0,085 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,080 ±0,080 ±0,090
1,60 < t ≤ 2,00 ±0,105 ±0,115 ±0,135 ±0,090 ±0,100 ±0,100
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,135 ±0,145 ±0,165 ±0,100 ±0,110 ±0,120

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Nominal thick- Normal limit dimensions Restricted limit dimensions (S)


ness t for a nominal thickness w in mm for a nominal thickness w in mm
in mm w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 5 1 500 < w
00 00
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,165 ±0,175 ±0,185 ±0,120 ±0,120 ±0,130
3,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,230 ±0,240 ±0,260 ±0,130 ±0,140 ±0,140
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,250 ±0,260 ±0,280 ±0,140 ±0,140 ±0,150

Table A.17 – Thickness limit dimensions for hot-rolled flat products


Nominal thick- Limit dimensions for a nominal thickness w in mm
ness t w ≤ 1 200 1 200 < w ≤ 1 500 1 500 < w
in mm
Rp0,22 < 360 MPa
t ≤ 2,00 ±0,13 ±0,14 ±0,14
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,14 ±0,15 ±0,17
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,15 ±0,17 ±0,19
3,00 < t ≤ 4,00 ±0,17 ±0,18 ±0,21
4,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,19 ±0,21 ±0,22
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,21 ±0,22 ±0,23
360 MPa ≤ Rp0,2 ≤ 1 400 MPa
t ≤ 2,00 ±0,14 ±0,15 ±0,15
2,00 < t ≤ 2,50 ±0,15 ±0,17 ±0,19
2,50 < t ≤ 3,00 ±0,17 ±0,19 ±0,21
3,00 < t ≤ 4,00 ±0,19 ±0,20 ±0,23
4,00 < t ≤ 5,00 ±0,21 ±0,23 ±0,24
5,00 < t ≤ 6,50 ±0,23 ±0,24 ±0,25

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

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Appendix B (informative) Preliminary specification for special grades and development


grades
The grades listed below exhibit severely limited processability in typical production processes
(forming, joining, separating, paintwork) due to their special alloy compositions and manufacturing
and can have only limited corrosion protection due to their lack of cathodic coatings. In addition,
these steels are usually not available globally and/or are only offered by one manufacturer. Their
use in global vehicle projects is thus not recommended.
Before these steels can be used, they must first pass through a (limited) material-release process,
and the appropriate departments must agree to their use at an early stage. This approval process
is component-specific. Furthermore, a backup solution with a production grade must always be de-
fined.

B.1 High-manganese steels (FM)

B.1.1 Material type and definition


High-manganese steels (often referred to as iron-manganese steels (FeMn)), possess a pure aus-
tenitic structure due to their high manganese content and thus have a somewhat lower modulus of
elasticity compared to ferritic steels. The very high hardening is achieved through deformation-in-
duced twinning (the so-called "TWIP effect" – twinning-induced plasticity). Due to the elongation at
break, which is very high for this strength, these steels are suitable for both stretch drawing and
deep drawing, but they also exhibit a comparatively high tendency to crack at the edges. Very high
pressing and blank holder forces are required during forming, and comparatively strong springback
occurs. Because of the tendency toward liquid metal embrittlement caused by liquid zinc during
welding, these steels are usually used without a coating.

B.1.2 Notes on use and processing

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.

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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.

Table B.1 – Chemical composition of cold-rolled, austenitic high-manganese


steels in mass percent
Material C Si Mn P S Al B Cu
% % % % % % % %
CR500Y950T-FM ≤ 0,80 ≤ 0,50 14 to 20 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 1,0 to 3,0 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20

Table B.2 – Mechanical properties of cold-rolled austenitic high-manganese


steels (testing in longitudinal direction)
Elongation at break
Material Proof stress Tensile Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3 BH2
n10-20/Ag
Rp0,2 strength Rm A A50 mm A80 mm A50 mm MPa
MPa MPa % % % %
Cold-rolled
CR500Y950T-FM 500 to 600 950 to 1 050 - ≥ 45 ≥ 43 ≥ 47 ≥ 0,25 ≥ 30

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Appendix C (normative) Deviations from VDA 239-100 and code equivalence between
standards

C.1 Deviations from VDA Material Sheet 239-100


The following requirements deviate from VDA Material Sheet 239-100 (2016-05):
– Applicable thickness range up to 6,5 mm
– Steelmaking method and specification of deoxidation type (fully killed)
– Addition of grades CR6, HR210LA, HR240LA, HR270LA, CR210P, CR240P, CR490Y780T-DP,
CR780Y1180T-DP, CR330Y590T-DH, and HR700Y950T-CP
– Addition of the surface types and treatments low-waviness (-W), low-roughness (-R), with hot-
melt adhesive (-H), and with solid forming lubricants (-X)
– Addition of impermissible cracks parallel to the sheet plane after trimming and forming
– Preferable coatings are indicated
– Oiling as per QP A001, pre-phosphating as per QP A012
– Coating requirements for laser-brazed, hot-dipped skin components
– Addition of "Processing instructions for joining multiphase steels"
– Appendix "Preliminary specification for special grades and development grades" with the pre-
liminary specification for the high-manganese steel CR500Y950T-FM
– Supplement to applicable Group standards
– Code equivalence between standards

C.2 Code equivalence between standards (for informational purposes)


For code equivalence between standards, see table C.1 through table C.7.
In particular for cold-rolled, high-strength microalloyed steels (-LA), a suitable code equivalence
between standards must be defined for a specific supplier during the release process based on the
direction-dependent mechanical properties and characteristic values statistics of the supplier.

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Table C.1 – Code equivalence between standards for soft steels
Grade Grade Old designations Changes
as per VW 50065 as per DIN EN/VW/TL as compared to DIN EN/VW/TL
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF +U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
CR1 DC01 DX52D St12 St03 Z -
CR2 DC03 DX53D RRSt13 St05 Z -
CR3 DC04 DX54D St14 St06 Z -
CR4 DC05 DX56D St15 St07 Z -
CR5 DC06 DX57D IF18 - -
CR6 DC07 - - - -
HR0 DD11 - StW 22 - Higher minimum yield point
HR2 DD14 - - - -

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Table C.2 – Code equivalence between standards for cold-rolled, high-strength low-alloy steels
Grade Grade Old designations Changes
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as per VW 50065 as per DIN EN/VW/TL as compared to DIN EN/VW/TL


+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF +U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
CR210LA TL 1550-220 TL 1550-220 ZStE 220 ZStE 220 Z Test direction
CR240LA HC260LA HX260LAD ZStE 260 ZStE 260 Z Test direction
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(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.

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Table C.3 – Code equivalence between standards for cold-rolled high-strength IF and BH steels
Grade Grade Old designations Changes
as per VW 50065 as per DIN EN/VW/TL as compared to DIN EN/VW/TL
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF +U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
CR160IF - HX160YD - - Strengtha), test direction
CR180IF HC180Y HX180YD - - Strengtha), test direction
CR210IF HC220Y HX220YD - - Strengtha), test direction
CR240IF HC260Y HX260YD - - Strengtha), test direction
CR180BH HC180B HX180BD ZStE 180 BH - Test direction
CR210BH HC220B HX220BD ZStE 220 BH - Test direction
CR240BH HC260B HX260BD ZStE 260 BH - Test direction
CR270BH HC300B HX300BD ZStE 300 BH - Test direction
CR210P HC220P HX220PD ZStE 220 P ZStE 220 P Z Test direction
CR240P HC260P HX260PD ZStE 260 P ZStE 260 P Z Test direction

a) Supplier-specific

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Table C.4 – Code equivalence between standards for hot-rolled fine-grained steels
Grade as per Old designations Changes
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VW 50065 (2016) VW 50065 (2014) DIN EN/VW/TL as compared to


DIN EN/VW/TL
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
HR210LA - TL 1550-220 (hot-rolled TL 1550-220 (hot-rolled TL 1111 Test direction
strip steel) strip steel)
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HR240LA - - HX260LAD (hot-rolled strip - Test direction


steel)a)
HR270LA - - HX260LAD (hot-rolled strip - Test direction
steel)a)
HX300LAD (hot-rolled strip
steel)
HR300LA HR300MC S315MC HX300LAD (hot-rolled strip - Strengtha)
steel)
HR340LA HR340MC S355MC HX340LAD (hot-rolled strip QStE 340 TM Strengtha)
steel)
HR380LA - - HX380LAD (hot-rolled strip QStE 380 TM Test direction
steel)
HR420LA HR420MC S420MC HX420LAD (hot-rolled strip QStE 420 TM -
steel)
HR460LA HR460MC S460MC HX460LAD (hot-rolled strip QStE 460 TM -
steel)
HR500LA HR500MC S500MC HX500LAD (hot-rolled strip QStE 500 TM -
steel)
HR550LA HR550MC S550MC - QStE 550 TM -
HR700LA HR700MC S700MC - - -

a) Supplier-specific; must be defined during the release process based on the direction-dependent mechanical properties and characteristic values statistics of the supplier.

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Table C.5 – Code equivalence between standards for multiphase steels
Grade Grade Grade Trivial name
as per VW 50065 as per VW 50060-1 to VW 50060-5 as per DIN EN
+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
CR250Y440T-DP HC260X HC260XD HCT450X DP450
CR290Y490T-DP HC300X HC300XD HCT500X DP500
CR330Y590T-DP HC340X HC340XD HCT600X DP600
CR440Y780T-DP HC450X HC450XD HCT780X DP780
CR490Y780T-DP HC500C HC500CD HCT780C DP780HY, e.g., Docol 800 DP a)
CR590Y980T-DP HC600X HC600XD HCT980X DP980
CR700Y980T-DP HC660Xb) HC660XDb) HCT980XG DP980HY

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

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HR900Y1180T-MS HD900M - HDT1200M MS1200
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Grade Grade Grade Trivial name
as per VW 50065 as per VW 50060-1 to VW 50060-5 as per DIN EN
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+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
HR300Y450T-FB - - HDT450F FB450
HR440Y580T-FB - - HDT560F FB590
HR600Y780T-FB - - - FB780
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a) Docol 800 DP is the manufacturer's product designation. It is manufactured by SSAB.


This information is only intended for informational purposes for the users of this in-house standard. This does not signify an endorsement of the mentioned product by the Volkswagen Group.
Equivalent products may be used if it can be verified that they lead to the same results.
b) Lower proof stress Rp0,2

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Table C.6 – Code equivalence between standards for coatings
Type Coating as per VW 50065 Coating as per DIN EN Thickness per side in μm
Electro-galvanized (EG) EG29/29 ZE50/50 4,1 to 6,9
EG47/47 ZE75/75 6,6 to 8,6
Hot-dip-galvanized (GI) GI40/40 Z100 5,6 to 8,5
GI60/60 Z140 8,5 to 13
GI85/85 Z200 12,0 to 16,2
GI115/115 Z275 16,2 to 21,8
Galvannealed (GA) GA40/40 ZF100 5,6 to 8,5
GA50/50 ZF120 7,0 to 10
Aluminum-silicon (AS, hot-dip aluminized) AS30/30 AS80 10 to 20
AS45/45 AS120 15 to 28
AS60/60 AS150 20 to 33
Zinc-magnesium (ZM) ZM30/30 ZM70 4,5 to 7,7
ZM40/40 ZM90 6,2 to 9,2
ZM50/50 ZM120 7,7 to 12

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Table C.7 – Code equivalence between standards for surface quality
Type Quality as per VW 50065 Quality as per DIN EN
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+U/+ZE +Z/+ZF
Skin (O5), "Exposed" E B C
Inner parts (O3), "Unexposed" U A B
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Appendix D (informative) Designation examples


See table D.1.

Table D.1 – Designation examples


Type Designation Designation
as per VW 50065 as per VW 50060-1 to
VW 50060-5
Soft steel, hot-dip galvanized, CR3-GI40/40-U-O DX54D+Z100-M-B-O
inner-part quality
Soft steel, electro-galvanized, CR5-EG47/47-E-P-O DC06+ZE75/75-B-PO
skin quality
Soft steel, electro-galvanized, CR5-EG29/29-E-W-P-O -
skin quality and low-waviness
Microalloyed steel, ungalvanized, CR240LA-UC-U-O HC260LA-A-O
inner-part quality
Microalloyed steel, galvanized, CR300LA-GI40/40-U-O HX340LAD+Z100-M-B
inner-part quality
IF steel, electro-galvanized, CR210IF-EG29/29-E-P-O HC220Y+ZE50/50-B-PO
skin quality
BH steel, hot-dip galvanized, CR180BH-GI40/40-E-O HX180BD+Z100-M-C-O
skin quality
BH steel, hot-dip galvanized, CR210BH-GI40/40-E-W-O -
skin quality and low-waviness
BH steel, hot-dip galvanized CR180BH-GI40/40-E-W-X-O -
skin quality and low-waviness, with solid
forming lubricant
Low-allow and microalloyed, hot-rolled HR420LA S420MC
steel
Multiphase steel, hot-dip galvanized CR330Y590T-DP-GI60/60-U-O HC340XD+Z140-M-B-O
(DP steel)
Multiphase steel, hot-rolled HR660Y760T-CP HC680C
(CP steel)

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