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STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, DUAL PHASE (CR DP) WSS-M1A368-A/11/A12/A13/A14/A15

/A16

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, ENHANCED DUAL PHASE (CR DH) WSS-M1A368-A26/A27

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, DUAL PHASE (HR DP) WSS-M1A368-A31/A32

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, FERRITE BAINITE (HR FB) WSS-M1A368-A42/A43

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, RETAINED AUSTENITE (CR RA) WSS-M1A368-A53/A54/A55

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, COMPLEX PHASE (CR MP) WSS-M1A368-A61/A62/A63

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, COMPLEX PHASE (HR MP) WSS-M1A368-A71/A72

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, MARTENSITIC (CR MS) WSS-M1A368-A82/A83/A84/85

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, MARTENSITIC (HR MS) WSS-M1A368-A91

Note: Grades shown in gray typeface are not in the Global material strategy and should not be used without
approval from the Global Sheet Metal Tech Club.

1. SCOPE

The materials defined by these Global specifications are hot rolled or cold rolled steel sheet with
specified tensile strengths from 450 MPa to 1700 MPa, suitable for cold forming such as stamping, roll
forming and tube making, and use in automotive applications.

The specification applies to uncoated and coated steel sheet generally categorized as advanced high
strength steels:
- Dual Phase (ferrite and martensite microstructure, including grades with low and high yield, DP)
- Dual Phase Improved Formability (ferrite, martensite and retained austenite, DH)
- Ferrite-Bainite (ferrite and bainite microstructure, High Hole Expansion, FB)
- "Multi-Phase" or "Complex Phase" (ferrite, martensite, bainite plus precipitation hardening, MP)
- Retained Austenite (designed with expected amounts of retained austenite, RA)
- Martensitic (mainly martensitic microstructure, MS)

The steel sheet may achieve its final thickness by cold rolling, hot rolling, continuous thin-strip casting,
or other means. All requirements of the specific variant are to be met regardless of the final thickness
reduction method.

Specification WSS-M1P94-A shall be used where pre-coating by the steel supplier is required. All
requirements of the specific variant are to be met with or without pre-coating, except as noted in these
specifications or as noted as exceptions on the Engineering Drawing.

Date Action Revisions Rev. 3

2021 12 08 Revised See Summary of Revisions D. Ruhno, NA
2021 10 29 Revised See Summary of Revisions D. Ruhno, NA
2012 01 10 Released D. Jordan, NA, A. Toennessen, EU
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2. APPLICATION

These Global specifications were released originally for automotive body and chassis parts.

2.1 LIMITATIONS

Common Global Grade Names are provided for information purposes and are not intended to
be used on Engineering Drawings or CAD files.

Not all grade / gauge / width / coating combinations are available. Contact Product
Development Materials Engineering for assistance or Global Materials and Fastener Standards
([email protected]) for help in locating the responsible engineer.

Variants shown with an asterisk and gray typeface in Tables 1-9 presently are not in the Global
material strategy and should not be used without approval from the Sheet Metal Tech Club.
Sources for these grades may not exist in your region. Contact Product Development Materials
Engineering for assistance or [email protected] for help in locating the responsible engineer.

High strength materials delivered to this specification may be sensitive to hydrogen assisted
cracking. Electro galvanized products may require baking treatment.

Material supplied to these specifications may contain titanium or other transition metals as
alloying additions. Such alloyed steels, if subsequently surface treated by a nitrocarburising
and/or oxidizing process, risk becoming embrittled due to the formation of ultrafine TiN or other
precipitates. Accordingly, special consideration should be given to low carbon steel that
contains intentional additions of titanium or other transition metals for parts that may be
subjected to nitrocarburising and/or oxidizing processes.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Note: Drawing Precedence – Any part specific exceptions or restrictions of requirements listed in
paragraph 3 shall be recorded on the part drawing and have to be considered in all engineering testing
and attribute confirmation checklists.

3.1 APPROVED SOURCES

This specification requires the use of approved sources. Only the sources identified on the Ford
Approved Source List (ASL) can be used when this specification is listed on the drawing, CAD
file, or other documents. The list of approved sources is located within Ford at
www.gma.ford.com or available externally through a Ford Materials Engineer. See also
paragraph 4.1.

3.2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND MICROSTRUCTURE

(ASTM E112, JIS G0320, ISO 4967 / ASTM E45)

3.2.1 Chemical Composition

The upper and lower limits of chemical composition of the controlled elements shall be
established by the supplier and included in the supplier's Control Plan. Guidelines for
chemical composition are provided in section 4.4.

Heat and/or check analyses shall be provided as part of the initial material source
approval process in a format suitable for upload into the Ford Material Database.

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The choice of strengthening mechanism and the method of inclusion control, inclusion
shape control, and/or stabilization shall be identified for the specific process path in the
supplier's Control Plan.

3.2.2 Microstructure
The grain size number shall be established as part of the initial material source approval
process and shall be consistent (within 1 unit) throughout the thickness of the sheet.

The steel sheet shall be free from internal defects that adversely affect manufacturing or
part functionality. Examples of defects may include: pipe laminations, non-metallic
inclusions, segregation, and blowholes. Non-metallic inclusion content shall not exceed a
rating of 2.0 for thin and 2.0 for heavy when tested in accordance with ASTM E 45
Method D, Plate I-r, by analysis at 100X.

3.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

(ASTM E8M, ASTM E290, ASTM E646, ISO 6892-1, EN 10325, ISO 10275, ISO/TS 16630,
JFS T 1001, JIS Z 2241, JIS Z2241)

For initial approval requirements see paragraph 4.1.

Mechanical properties listed are valid in longitudinal direction. Certification of ongoing

production material shall be in accordance with regional and/or local requirements.

For the determination of mechanical properties, the material cross sectional area shall be
defined as that of the steel substrate only; contribution of any metallic and/or organic coating to
the cross-sectional area used for stress calculation is neglected. (i.e. Zn, e-coat and/or paint are
not included). This method of determining the cross sectional area of the test bar will be used as
the referee method in all cases where the mechanical properties of the incoming material are in
dispute.

Yield Strength is defined as lower yield stress or 0.2% proof stress (for materials without
marked yield point).

ASTM Total Elongation is measured with an ASTM (50 mm) test bar (ASTM E 8M).
EN Total Elongation is measured with an ISO II (80 mm) test bar (ISO 6892-1).
JIS Total Elongation is measured with a JIS #5 test bar (JIS Z 2241).

Strain Hardening Exponent (n-value) is measured over the range 10-20% strain (or 10% to end
of uniform elongation if less than 20%). See ASTM E 646 or ISO 10275. If uniform elongation is
less than 12%, n-value shall be reported as nUE = εUE (n at uniform elongation equals true strain
at uniform elongation.)

For grades with both n4-6 value and n10-20 value requirements, data is collected for initial source
approval. Ongoing coil certification to n4-6 value is not required. However, disputed material is
expected to meet both n-value ranges if both are called for in the specification. For grades with
only n4-6 value requirements, the tested value is expected on the material certification.

Required n-value measurements are only valid for material thicknesses up to 6.4 mm. For
gauges over 6.4 mm, n-value is not required.

BHI (Bake Hardening Index) is defined as the increase in lower yield strength due exclusively to
the baking portion of the following:
Strain 2% in the longitudinal direction, note stress and release load.
Bake at 170 (+/- 2) deg C peak metal temperature for 20 (+/- 1) minutes.

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Determine post-bake yield strength per ASTM E 8M, ISO 6892-1, EN 10325, or JIS Z
2241.
BHI is the difference between the pre-bake stress at 2% strain and the post-bake yield
strength.

BHI neglects the contribution of work hardening to yield strength and includes only the
contribution due to thermal response. Actual processing conditions (temperature profiles and
strain conditions) dictate the observed strength levels of individual parts.

Hole Expansion Ratio (HER)1 testing shall be performed to ISO/TS 16630 or JIS Z2256. For
grades with HER requirements, data is collected for initial source approval. Ongoing coil
certification to HER requirements is not required. However, formability disputes will be settled
with a 20 sample test taken from the suspect material. The mean of this test is expected to be
one standard deviation above the minimum requirement.

Bend testing shall be performed to ASTM E290 using a V-Bend test setup through a 90º bend
angle. Other test setups may be acceptable at the discretion of the regional Materials
Engineering

Mechanical properties are reported following standard rounding rules.

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Table 1: Mechanical Properties Dual Phase Cold Rolled Grades

Variant A11 * A12 * A13 A14 A15 A16 *

Common Global Grade Name CRDP450 CRDP500 CRDP600 CRDP800 CRDP1000 DP1000HY
Yield Strength, MPa (min) [250] [290] 340 420 550 700
Yield Strength, MPa (max) [320] [390] 440 550 700 850
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (min) [450] [490] 590 780 980 980
Ult. Tensile Strength, (typ. max) [560] [600] 700 900 1130 1130
ASTM Total Elongation, % (min) [28] [26] 21 14 8 9
EN Total Elongation, % (min) [27] [24] 20 14 10 8
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) [30] [27] 22 17 10 9
n10-20% value (min) [0.16] [0.15] 0.14 0.11 0.06 -
BHI, MPa (min) [30] [30] 30 30 30 30
Minimum bending radius, L, T - - - - 2.5T 2.5 T

Note: UTS max values for Table 1 grades are not required attributes from the steel supplier
but can be used as representative values for calculations that require a max value.

Table 2: Mechanical Properties Dual Phase Cold Rolled Grades with Improved Formability

Variant A26 A27 *

Common Global Grade Name CRDH800 CRDH1000
Yield Strength, MPa (min) [440] [700]
Yield Strength, MPa (max) [550] [850]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (min) [780] [980]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (max) [900] [1180]
ASTM Total Elongation, % min [19] [14]
EN Total Elongation, % min [18] [13]
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) [19] [14]
n10-20% value (min) [0.13] N/A
n4-6% value (min) [0.18] N/A
BHI, MPa (min) [30] [30]

Table 3: Mechanical Properties Dual Phase Hot Rolled Grades

Variant A31 A32 *

Common Global Grade Name HRDP600 HRDP800
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 330 [450]
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 450 [610]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (min) 580 [780]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (max) 680 [900]
ASTM Total Elongation, % min 21 [15]
EN Total Elongation, % min 19 [14]
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) 20 [16]
n10-20% value (min) 0.13 [0.11]
n4-6% value (min) 0.16 [0.16]
BHI, MPa (min) 30 [30]

* Variants shown with an asterisk and gray typeface are not in the Global material strategy and should
not be used without approval from the Global Sheet Metal Tech Club. Sources for these grades

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may not exist in your region. Contact Product Development Materials Engineering for assistance or
[email protected] for help in locating the responsible engineer.

Table 4: Mechanical Properties Ferrite-Bainite Hot Rolled Grades

Variant A42 A43 *

Common Global Grade Name HRFB600 HRFB800
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 440 [600]
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 600 [760]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (min) 580 [780]
Ult. Tensile Strength, MPa (max) 700 [920]
ASTM Total Elongation, % min 16 [13]
EN Total Elongation, % min 15 [12]
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) 16 [13]
n10-20% value (min) 0.08 [0.07]
Hole Expansion Ratio1 (%, min) 65 [50]

Table 5: Mechanical Properties Retained Austenite Cold Rolled Grades

Variant A53 * A54* A55*

Common Global Grade Name CRRA800 CRRA1000 CRRA1200

Consult with Materials

putting on a drawing
Engineering before
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 450 600 850

Developmental
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 570 750 1100

All Grades
Ultimate Tensile Strength (min) 780 980 1180
Ultimate Tensile Strength (max) 900 1100 1300
ASTM Total Elongation, % min 22 19 13
EN Total Elongation, % min 21 18 13
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) 23 20 14
n10-20% value (min) 0.16 0.13 -
BHI, MPa (min) 70 70 70
Minimum bending radius, L, T 2T 2T 2.5T

Table 6: Mechanical Properties Multiphase Cold Rolled Grades

Variant A61 * A62 * A63 *

Common Global Grade Name CRMP800 CRMP1000 CRMP1200
Yield Strength, MPa (min) [570] [780] [875]
Yield Strength, MPa (max) [720] [950] [1150]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (min) [780] [980] [1180]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (max) [920] [1140] [1350]
ASTM Total Elongation, % min [11] [7] [6]
EN Total Elongation, % min [10] [6] [5]
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) [11] [7] [6]
n10-20% value (min) - -
BHI, MPa (min) [30] [30] [30]
Minimum bending radius, L, T - [2.5T] [3.5T]

* Grades shown with an asterisk and gray typeface are not in the Global material strategy and should
not be used without approval from the Global Sheet Metal Tech Club. Sources for these grades
may not exist in your region. Contact Product Development Materials Engineering for assistance or
[email protected] for help in locating the responsible engineer.

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Table 7: Mechanical Properties Multiphase Hot Rolled Grades

Variant A71 A72 *

Common Global Grade Name HRMP800 HRMP1000
Yield Strength, MPa (min) [660] [720]
Yield Strength, MPa (max) [820] [920]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (min) [760] [950]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (max) [960] [1150]
ASTM Total Elongation, % min [11] -
EN Total Elongation, % min [10] [9]
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) [11] -
n10-20% value (min) - -
BHI, MPa (min) [30] [30]

Table 8: Mechanical Properties Martensitic Cold Rolled Grades

Variant A82 A83 A84 A85

Common Global Grade Name CRMS1100 CRMS1300 CRMS1500 CRMS1700
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 860 1030 1200 1350
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 1100 1300 1500 1700
Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa (min) 1100 1300 1500 1700
Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa (max) 1300 1500 1700 1900
ASTM Total Elongation, % min 3 3 3 3
EN Total Elongation, % min 3 3 3 3
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) - - - -
Minimum Bend Radius (L) 4T 4T 4T 4T
Minimum Bend Radius (T) 4T 4T 4T 4T

Table 9: Mechanical Properties Martensitic Hot Rolled Grades

Variant A91*
Common Global Grade Name HRMS1200
Yield Strength, MPa (min) 900
Yield Strength, MPa (max) 1150
Ultimate Tensile Strength, (min) 1180
Ultimate Tensile Strength,
1400
(max)
ASTM Total Elongation, % min 6
EN Total Elongation, % min 5**
JIS Total Elongation, % (min) 6
Minimum Bend Radius (L) 4T
Minimum Bend Radius (T) 4T

* Grades shown with an asterisk and gray typeface are not in the Global material strategy and should
not be used without approval from the Global Sheet Metal Tech Club. Sources for these grades
may not exist in your region. Contact Product Development Materials Engineering for assistance or
[email protected] for help in locating the responsible engineer.

** Exception: 4% min required if coil is Electro Galvanized.

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3.4 DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

3.4.1 Thickness and Thickness Tolerance

Unless otherwise specified by Ford Motor Company on the Engineering Drawing or
Purchase Order, the tolerance for thickness shall comply with ESBAU5-1N260-AA or
latest level.

3.4.2. Other Dimensional Tolerances

Length, width, flatness, camber, out-of-square, mass and other tolerances for the
material as delivered by the steel supplier are defined by the relevant local
manufacturing activity, e.g. by referring to the “Sheet Metal Coils and Blanks - Technical
Delivery Conditions” document used by Ford Europe or regional industry standards like
the ASTM A 568M, A 635M, JFS A 2001, EN 10051, EN 10131 and EN 10143 if
applicable.

3.5 FORMABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, approve the formability of this material by means of
laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s), and/or another mutually acceptable alternative, using
the equipment and methods that are proposed for production.

If needed to enable the fabrication of a specific component, restricted tolerances and/or

additional materials property requirements (i.e., the "quality level" of the steel) shall be
developed by the affected manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Examples include, but
are not limited to: restricted yield strength range, restricted gauge tolerance, specified minimum
n-value, and specified surface roughness.

The "quality level" of the steel for a specific component:

• shall not conflict with specified requirements in paragraph 3 of this Engineering Material
Specification
• shall be described and documented in detail by the local manufacturing activity
by using the Metal Specification sheets (i.e., GSHT3, EU55, EU2066)
• shall be a mandatory extension of these Engineering Material Specifications

Acceptance of subsequent orders by the steel supplier for a given component at the agreed
upon quality level implies that all steel supplied will be of a comparable quality level and will
form that part satisfactorily as defined and recorded by the manufacturing activity.

3.6 JOINABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, as part of the initial Material Source Approval
Process, approve the joinability (e.g. resistance spot welding, riveting, adhesive bonding) of this
material by means of laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s), and/or another mutually
acceptable alternative, using the equipment and methods that are proposed for production.

Regional requirements exist for initial Material Source Approval:

• FNA/FSA/APA – FLTM BA113-08 (incl. additional supplement for AHSS)

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• FoE – SEP 1220-2

• Galvanized Retained Austenite (RA) grades have additional test requirements for initial
approval and ongoing production (consult Joining Engineering for latest requirements)

Contact Product Development Materials Engineering for assistance or [email protected] for help
in locating the responsible engineer.

3.7 SURFACE

3.7.1 Surface Classification

Surface quality shall be defined as Exposed (E) or Unexposed (U):

• An Exposed surface quality shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are
exposed to view after paint or trim. Classified as a Class 1 surface in ES-F75B-
11007-AA

• An Unexposed surface quality shall be specified for parts of the vehicle

that are concealed during normal use. Classified as a Class 3 surface in ES-F75B-
11007-AA

• A Class 2 surface as defined by ES-F75B-11007-AA has to be specified as

either E or U depending on the expectations of Product Development.

Note: Designation E replaces Class 1, U replaces Class 3 used in former sheet

metal material specifications

3.7.2 Incoming Lubricant

Products coated with a designated mill-applied lubricant (i.e., mill oil or prelube) shall
comply with the regional requirements. Check with regional manufacturing activity (see
Technical Delivery Conditions document in Europe).

3.7.3 Surface Roughness

The surface roughness and associated parameters for a given component are to be
defined and recorded by the regional manufacturing activity.

3.7.4 Coating Requirements

See WSS-M1P94-A for requirements for coil coatings on steel sheet.

3.8 PAINTABILITY

In conjunction with the material supplier and Product Development Materials Engineering, the
affected local manufacturing activity shall, as part of the initial material source approval process,
approve the paintability (e.g. compatibility, appearance, performance) of this material by means
of laboratory test(s), manufacturing trial(s), and/or another mutually acceptable alternative,
using the equipment and methods that are proposed for production.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact [email protected] for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications.

Ford Motor Company may, at its option and in agreement with the local or regional supplier, define
additional and/or restricted technical delivery requirements such as mechanical properties, forming
characteristics and surface texture, for a specific grade and/or part. The defined requirements shall be
mandatory and no characteristics shall conflict with this engineering specification.

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4.1 INITIAL SUPPLIER APPROVAL BY FORD

Suppliers desiring approval of their materials shall first obtain an expression of interest from
Purchasing, Design or Product Development, and Materials Engineering. The supplier shall
submit a completed copy of their laboratory test reports, signed by a qualified and authorized
representative of the test facility, demonstrating full compliance with all the requirements of
the Material Specification. Tested material samples must be available for review upon request
and kept for a minimum of one year. Upon request, the supplier will review the associated
quality control documents (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plans,
Certification testing) with Ford.

Upon initial Technical Approval the material will be added to the Engineering Material Approved
Source List (ASL).

4.2 SUPPLIER'S ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY

All materials must be equivalent in all characteristics to the material upon which approval was
originally granted.

Prior to making any changes to the material originally approved, whether or not such changes
affect the material's ability to meet the specification requirements, the supplier shall notify the
affected Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Purchasing, and Materials Engineering activities
of the proposed changes (with reasons) by submission of a completed Suppliers Request for
Engineering Approval, SREA.

For parts and components using Ford Engineering Material Specifications, all samples tested to
the specifications for Design Verification (DV), Production Verification (PV) and Production Part
Approval Process (PPAP) sign off must be kept until Job 1.

4.3 RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT STANDARD

Substance restrictions imposed by regulations or Company direction applies to the materials
addressed by this document. The restrictions are identified in the Restricted Substance
Management Standard WSS-M99P9999-A1 which is updated yearly. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to comply with this standard on a continuing basis through IMDS and or Global
Material Approval (iPoint Approval) reporting.

4.4 CHEMISTRY

Note: The alloy concept / product data for 5 heats will be documented in the source approval
document. See section 3.2.1.

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Cold Rolled Dual Phase Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

CRDP450 ≤0.14 ≤0.50 ≤1.80 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRDP500
CRDP600 ≤0.15 ≤0.80 ≤2.50 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRDP800 ≤0.18 ≤0.80 ≤2.50 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRDP1000 ≤0.20 ≤1.00 ≤2.90 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
DP1000HY ≤0.23 ≤1.00 ≤2.90 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Cold Rolled Dual Phase Steel w/Improved Formability

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Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

CRDH800 ≤0.18 ≤0.80 ≤2.50 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRDH1000 ≤0.23 ≤1.80 ≤2.90 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Hot Rolled Dual Phase Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

HRDP600 ≤0.14 ≤1.0 ≤2.20 ≤0.060 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
HRDP800 ≤0.23 ≤2.0 ≤3.30 ≤0.060 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.40

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Ferrite-Bainite Hot Rolled Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

HRFB600 ≤0.18 ≤0.50 ≤2.00 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-2.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20
HRFB800 ≤0.18 ≤0.60 ≤2.00 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-2.0 ≤0.20 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Retained Austenite Cold Rolled Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

CRRA800 ≤0.28 ≤2.20 ≤2.50 ≤0.040 ≤0.010 0.015-2.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRRA1000 ≤0.30 ≤2.50 ≤3.50 ≤0.040 ≤0.010 0.015-2.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRRA1200 ≤0.35 ≤2.20 ≤3.50 ≤0.040 ≤0.010 0.015-2.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.40 ≤0.005 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Multiphase Cold Rolled Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

CRMP800 ≤0.18 ≤1.00 ≤2.50 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRMP1000 ≤0.23 ≤1.00 ≤2.70 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
CRMP1200 ≤0.23 ≤1.00 ≤2.90 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Multiphase Hot Rolled Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

HRMP800 ≤0.18 ≤1.00 ≤2.20 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.2 ≤0.25 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20
HRMP1000 ≤0.25 ≤2.00 ≤2.20 ≤0.050 ≤0.010 0.015-1.0 ≤0.25 ≤1.00 ≤0.005 ≤0.20

Typical Composition (wt. %) of Martensitic Cold Rolled Steel

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti+Nb Cr+Mo B Cu

CRMS1100 ≤0.13 ≤0.50 ≤1.20 ≤0.020 ≤0.025 ≥0.010 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20
CRMS1300 ≤0.28 ≤1.00 ≤2.00 ≤0.020 ≤0.025 ≥0.010 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20
CRMS1500 ≤0.28 ≤1.00 ≤2.00 ≤0.020 ≤0.025 ≥0.010 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20
CRMS1700 ≤0.35 ≤1.00 ≤3.00 ≤0.020 ≤0.025 ≥0.010 ≤0.15 ≤1.00 ≤0.010 ≤0.20

4.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure the use of the active versions of all referred standards
or documents:

External Standards

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ASTM A568M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and High-Strength,
Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
ASTM A635M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness
Coils, Carbon, Hot-Rolled
ASTM E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E45 Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
ASTM E646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n-values) of
Metallic Sheet Materials
EN 10051 Specification for Continuously Hot Rolled Uncoated Plate, Sheet and
Strip of Non-Alloy and Alloy Steels – Tolerances on Dimensions and
Shape
EN 10131 Cold Rolled Uncoated and Zinc or Zinc-Nickel Electrolytically Coated
Low Carbon and High Yield Strength Steel Flat Products for Cold
Forming – Tolerances on Dimensions and Shape
EN 10143 Continuously Hot-Dip Coated Steel Sheet and Strip – Tolerances on
Dimensions and Shape
EN 10325 Steel – Determination of Yield Strength Increase by the Effect of Heat
Treatment (Bake-Hardening Index)
ISO 4967 Steel – Determination of Content of Non Metallic Inclusions –
Micrographic Method
ISO 6892-1 Metallic Materials - Tensile Testing - Part 1: Method of Test at Ambient
Temperature
ISO 10113 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of Plastic Strain
Ratio
ISO 10275 Metallic Materials–Sheet and Strip – Determination of tensile strain
hardening exponent
ISO/TS 16630 Metallic Materials - Method of Hole Expanding Test
JFS A 2001 Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip for Automobile Use
JIS G0320 Standard Test Methods for Heat Analysis of Steel Products
JIS Z2241 Method of Tensile Test for Metallic Materials
JIS Z2254 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of the Plastic
Strain Ratio
JIS Z2256 Method of Hole Expanding Test
SEP 1240 Testing and Documentation Guideline for the Experimental
Determination of Mechanical Properties of Steel Sheets for CAE-
Calculations

Ford Material / Engineering Standards

ESBAU5-1N260-(*) Sheet Metal Gauges & Thickness Tolerances

WSS-M1P94-A Coatings, Steel Sheet
Sheet Metal Coils and Blanks - Technical Delivery Conditions, Ford Europe*
(*) – latest level

4.6 METHOD OF SPECIFYING

The specification on the Engineering Drawing, CAD file, or related documents shall include the
base steel, the coating (if applicable), and the surface classification.

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Dual Phase, min. tensile strength 580 MPa, uncoated, for a non-
visible part would be specified thus:

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• Steel to WSS-M1A368-A31 U

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Dual Phase, min. tensile strength 490 MPa, coated with hot dip
galvanized zinc to 50g/m² min. weight per side, for a visible exterior closure part, would be
specified thus:

• Steel to WSS-M1A368-A12, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 50G50G-GI E

4.7 STRAIN AND BAKE CHARACTERISTICS OF DP AND RA STEELS

Dual Phase and Retained Austenite grades exhibit especially high work hardening and
bakeharding responces during part production. As such, finished part strength can be
significantly higher than the incoming material. See the following examples:

5 LIST OF REVISIONS:

2021 12 08

- Section 3.3:
- Table 1: Removed n-value (4-6%) requirments
- Table 3: HRDP800, change tensile strength max to 900MPa
- Table 5: RA Grades, aligned mechanical properties
- Table 6: CRMP1200, aligned properties
- Table 8: Removed CRMS900, aligned properties of remaining grades
- Table 9: HRMS1200, set type to gray
- Section 3.6: Added additional requirements for GI RA grades
- Section 4.4: CRMS1500, changed Mn max to 2.00%
- Section 4.7: Added section to show strain & bake characteristics of DP & RA grades
- Moved A81 to Inactive and separated out from the spec.

10-29-2021

Moved A54 and A55 to gray. These grades are not in the Global material strategy and should
not be used without approval from the Global Sheet Metal Tech Club.

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9-8-2017

- Section 1: reworded
- Section 3: added drawing precedence note
- Section 3.1: Source approval requirements aligned with Ford WSS standard requirements
- Section 3.2.2: ASTM E45, plate I-r
- Section 3.3:
- Revision of test methods section, re-edited.
- Tables 1 and 2 re-arranged, added “DH” group for dual phase with improved formability
- Table 3, HR DP600 requirements adjusted to align with industry standard
- Table 4: Hole expansion requirement aligned with industry standard
- Table 5: Added Retained Austenite grades, deleted former TRIP grades
- Table 6: Added CRMP1200, aligned properties
- Table 7: Properties aligned
- Table 8: Added CR MS1700, properties aligned with industry standard
- Table 9: HR MS1400 deleted
- Section 3.4.2: added reference to “Sheet Metal Coils and Blanks - Technical Delivery
Conditions, Ford Europe*
- Section 3.5: Formability: Deleted formal requirement for source approval, added quality level
documentation
- Section 3.7: New surface quality classification (E,U), reference to coating specification added
- Section 4.1: re-worded
- Sections 4.2 (supplier responsibility), 4.3 (RSMS) and 4.4 (chemistry) added
- Section 4.5: Material callout examples edited, use new E, U surface quality code
- Section 4.6: External / internal reference documents updated
- Section 5 List of revisions added

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