ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Material Name Specification Number

STEEL, SHEET, HOT ROLLED, LOW CARBON WSD-M1A333-A1

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON WSD-M1A333-A2

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, HIGH WSD-M1A333-A3

FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, EXTRA WSD-M1A333-A4

HIGH FORMABILITY
NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN
1. SCOPE

The materials defined by these specifications are low carbon steel sheet suitable for cold forming.
Specification WSS-M1P94-A shall be used where precoating by the steel supplier is required.

2. APPLICATION

These specifications were released originally for automotive body and chassis parts. They also
simplify material designation on Engineering Drawings when steels with mechanical properties
suitable for designing and forming the part are to be specified and components could be sourced
in several countries.

The abbreviations heading the tables (see para 4.3) indicate the country of origin of the
specification as follows:

ISO International Standards Organization

BS UK of GB & NI (British Standards Institute)
DIN Federal Republic of Germany (Deutsches Institute)
EN European Union
ASTM USA (American Society for Testing & Materials)

Caution: Material supplied to WSD-M1A333-A3/A4 (Interstitial Free (IF) Steel) usually contains
titanium as an alloying addition. Such titanium alloyed steels, if subsequently surface treated by a
nitrocarburising /oxidizing process, risk becoming embrittled because of the formation of an ultrafine
TiN precipitate. IF steels containing vanadium and niobium are also thought to be prone to this
effect. Accordingly, IF steel should be avoided for parts subjected to the above noted surface
treatment processes.

Date Action Revisions

2013 05 06 N Status No direct replacements, use CBP strategy D. Rhuno, NA
2002 09 26 Revised Updated and renumbered
1994 12 21 C10460355 Released
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3. REQUIREMENTS

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard
Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).

3.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

(ISO 6892/ASTM E 8M/EN 10002)

The material shall be steel sheet suitable to form the part and be suitable for assembly.

VARIANTS

A1 A2 A3 A4
Yield Strength
(0.2 % offset), MPa, min 140 140 120 80

3.3 THICKNESS AND THICKNESS TOLERANCE (see para 4.11)

The thickness specified on the Engineering Drawing shall be a minimum.

Unless otherwise specified by Ford via the Engineering Drawing, the SMRL (see para 3.4)
or Purchase (Supply), the tolerance range on thickness shall comply with half (0.5X) that
stated in the relevant standard for cold rolled material (WSD-M1A333-A2/A3/A4) and
three quarters (0.75X) that stated in the relevant standard for hot rolled material (WSD-
M1A333-A1). The relevant standards are EN10131 (cold rolled material), EN 10051 (hot
rolled material), ASTM A 568M (hot rolled and cold rolled material).

3.4 FORMABILITY

The quality level of steel supplied to fabricate a specific component shall be negotiated
between the manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. 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 by the manufacturing activity.

Ford Motor Company may, at its option and in agreement with the steel supplier, compile
a list of property requirements such as mechanical properties, forming characteristics and
surface texture, for each specific part. This list will be a mandatory extension of these
specifications. The current responsible area within Ford Europe is Advanced Vehicle
Technology (AVT); Materials Engineering & Testing (ME&T). The current responsible
area within Ford North America is Advanced Technology and Material Engineering
(AT&ME). The current responsible area within Jaguar is Materials Engineering. The
aforementioned list shall be known as the Sheet Metal Requirements List (SMRL). The
SMRL may refer to national or international standards

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3.5 WELDABILITY

The ensure acceptable weldability, all material must meet the following carbon equivalent
(C.E.) restriction:

C.E. = % C + % Mn/6 = 0.21 % max

3.6 SURFACE APPEARANCE, CONDITION AND SURFACE ROUGHNESS (Ra)

Some applications of these specifications will require the surface appearance to be

defined as Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, as appropriate:

. A Class 1 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are exposed to
view after paint or trim.

. A Class 2 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle not covered by trim
materials but exposed to view when the doors or enclosure lids are in an open
position.

. A Class 3 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are concealed
during normal use. Where Hot Rolled material is specified, the delivery condition
shall be pickled and oiled, unless otherwise specified by Ford via the Engineering
Drawing, the SMRL (see para 3.4) or Purchase (Supply).

Unless otherwise specified by Ford via the Engineering Drawing, the SMRL (see para 3.4)
or Purchase (Supply), these materials shall be coated with a light, even film of protective,
Ford approved mill oil or prelube.

Other than for North America, where the surface appearance is specified, the surface
roughness Ra (to SEP 1940) (2.5 mm cut- off length; 1 micrometer (+/- 0.5 micrometer)
band width; 12.5 mm min effective traverse length; flat skid type) is defined thus:

. Class 1 (also known as "B" (EN 10130) or full finish (FF)):

Ra 1.0 - 1.7 (2.5 mm cut-off).

Peak density 45 ppcm (Peak Valley Pairs per centimeter) min (at 2.5 mm cut-off).

. Class 2 (Also known as "A" (EN10130) or general purpose (GP)):

Ra 1.0 - 2.4 (2.5 mm cut-off).

Peak Density not defined.

. Class 3

Ra and Peak Density not defined.

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3.7 PAINTABILITY

Material supplied to these specifications must have prior approval for paintability by the
responsible Materials Engineering activity. This approval shall be based on samples
prepared to the local process and performance requirements appropriate to the country of
vehicle manufacture.

Where the material or component is delivered to Ford in the fully painted condition, this
para is not applicable and the performance defined by the drawing is mandatory. Where
the final product is to be surface coated by other methods, e.g. Electroplate, a similar
approval procedure applies (see also para 4.10).

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the
requirements of this specification.

4.1 INITIAL SUPPLIER APPROVAL (UNCOATED ONLY)

For initial approval, the supplier should furnish the following information for each variant.

. A plan detailing how each requirement of para 3 will be controlled on a continuing

production basis.

Test results from a typical production sample for the requirements outlined in para 3.

Upon approval, the material will be added to the Engineering Material Approved Source
List.

4.2 MATERIAL USAGE

For material with specified thickness at or above 3.0 mm, WSD-M1A333-A1 is typically
used. For material with thickness over 1.5 mm but below 3.0 mm, WSD-M1A333-A1 or
A2 are typically used. or material with thickness up to 1.5 mm inclusive, WSD-M1A333-A2
is typically used (WSD-M1A333-A3 and/or WSD-M1A333-A4 may be options in certain
circumstances. See also the Caution on Page 1).

A range of formability grades are available within variants A1 and A2. Variant A3 is a high
formability interstitial free grade. Variant A4 is an extra high formability interstitial free
grade. For guidance, a cross reference of specifications is given in para 4.3.

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4.3 CROSS REFERENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

VARIANT COMMON ISO BS 1449 ASTM DIN

TERMINOLOGY 3573 SECTIONS 1614
1–8

A1 DDQ/Deep HR4 HR/HS1 --- StW24RR

Drawing
A1 DQSK/Deep HR3 HR/HS2 A622M StW23
Drawing
A1 DQ/Drawing HR2 HR/HS2 A621M StW22

A1 CQ Forming HR1 HR/HS4 A569M ---

VARIANT COMMON ISO BS 1449 ASTM EN10130 EN10130

TERMINOLOGY 3574 SECTIONS (CURRENT (NEXT
1–9 VERSION) VERSION)

A2 DDQ/Deep CR4 CS1/CR1 --- FeP05 DC05

Drawing
A2 DQSK/Deep CR3 CS2/CR2 A620M FeP04 DC04
Drawing
A2 DQ/Drawing CR2 CS3/CR3 A619M FeP03 DC03

A2 CQ Forming CR1 CS4/CR4 A366M FeP01 DC01

VARIANT COMMON EN10130 EN10130

TERMINOLOGY (CURRENT (NEXT
VERSION) VERSION)

A3 Interstitial FeP06 DC06

Free (IF)
A4 Extra High
Formability
(EHF)

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4.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOT ROLLED MATERIALS (WSD-M1A333-A1)

Compared with uncoated steel sheet, coated steels have different properties from those
shown below, which may affect design and manufacturing operations. (Test specimens
taken in the transverse (i.e. 90 degrees to the rolling) direction.)

Table 1: Guidelines Based on European Practice

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation

Strength Strength (A80)
(Re) (Mpa) (Rm) (Mpa) (80 mm GL)
(min) (min) (min)

HR/HS1 170 290 32

StW24RR
HR/HS2 170 290 32
StW23
HR/HS3 190 310 26
StW22
HR/HS4 220 330 23

Table 2: Guidelines Based on North American Practice

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile
Strength and Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0
degrees to rolling).

Grade Typical* Typical* Typical

Yield Tensile % Elongation
Strength Strength (50 mm GL)
(MPa) (MPa)

CQ 265 360 37
DQSK 235 345 43
DDQ 220 330 44

*Typical values shown are examples only. For specific product values, contact the steel
supplier.

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4.5 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIALS (WSD-M1A333-A2)

Compared with uncoated steel sheet, coated steels have different properties from those
shown below, which may affect design and manufacturing operations.

Table 3: Guidelines Based on European Practice

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation r90 n90

Strength Strength (A80) (min) (min)
(Re) (Mpa) (Rm) (Mpa) (80 mm GL)
(min)
1) 4) 4) 2) 4) 3) 3)

FeP01/DC01 140 - 270 270 - 410 28 --- ---

FeP03/DC03 140 - 230 270 - 370 34 1.3 ---

FeP04/DC04 140 - 210 270 - 350 38 1.8 0.18

FeP05/DC05 140 - 180 270 - 330 40 2.0 0.20

Notes:

1) The values of yield stress are the 0.2 % proof stress for products which do not
present a definite yield point and the lower yield stress (Rel) for others. For thin
gauges, the yield stress value tends to increase. Up to 20 MPa is typical for < 0.7
mm and > 0.5 mm. Up to 40 MPa is typical for < 0.5 mm.

2) For thin gauges, the % elongation value tends to decrease. Up to 2 units is typical
for < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm.

3) The values of r90 and n90 only apply to products of thickness > 0.5 mm.

4) Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e., 90 deg to the rolling) direction.

Table 4: Guidelines Based on North American Practice

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile
Strength and Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0
degrees to rolling).

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation r-bar n-bar

Strength Strength (50 mm GL) (min) (min)
(MPa) (MPa) (min) (min)

CQ Not designed to meet specific mechanical property requirements.

DQSK 140 - 250 270 32 --- 0.15

DDQ 140 - 220 270 36 1.4 0.19

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4.6 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIAL (WSD-M1A333-A3)

Compared with uncoated steel sheet, coated steels have different properties from those
shown below, which may affect design and manufacturing operations.

Table 5: Guidelines Based on European Practice

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation r90 n90

Strength Strength (A80) (min) (min)
(Re) (Mpa) (Rm) (Mpa) (80 mm GL)
(min)
1) 4) 4) 2) 4) 3) 3)

FeP06/DC06 120 - 165 270 - 350 42 2.1 0.21

Notes:

1) The values of yield stress are the 0.2 % proof stress for products which do not present a
definite yield point and the lower yield stress (Rel) for others. For thin gauges, the yield
stress value tends to increase. Up to 20 MPa is typical for < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm. Up
to 40 MPa is typical for < 0.5 mm.

2) For thin gauges, the % elongation value tends to decrease. Up to 2 units is typical for <
0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm.

3) The values of r90 and n90 only apply to products of thickness > 0.5 mm.

4) Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e., 90 deg to the rolling) direction.

Table 6: Guidelines Based on North American Practice

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile
Strength and Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0
degrees to rolling).

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation r-bar n-bar

Strength Strength (50 mm GL) (min) (min)
(Mpa) (Mpa) (min) (min)

IF 120 - 180 270 40 1.5 0.20

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4.7 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIAL (WSD-M1A333-A4)

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile
Strength and Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0
degrees to rolling).

Table 7: Guidelines Based on North American Practice

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile
Strength and Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0
degrees to rolling).

Grade Yield Tensile % Elongation r-bar n-bar

Strength Strength (50 mm GL) (min) (min)
(Mpa) (Mpa) (min) (min)

EHF 80 - 140 270 37 1.5 0.23

4.8 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The reference documents are:

ASTM A366M BS 1449 ASTM E 8M ISO 3573 WSS-M1P94-A

ASTM A568M (Sec. 1 – 8 EN 10002 ISO 3574 WSS-M99P9999-A1
ASTM A569M & 1 - 9) EN 10051 ISO 6892 DIN 1614
ASTM A619M EN 10130 ASTM A621M ASTM A622M
ASTM A620M EN 10131 SEP 1940

4.9 METHOD OF SPECIFYING

The specification on the Engineering Drawing shall include, if applicable, the surface
quality; also the coating(s) defined by WSS-M1P94-A.

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Low Carbon, uncoated, for a non- visible bracket of 4 mm
thickness, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSD-M1A333-A1: Class 3

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled or Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, uncoated, for a non-visible
bracket of 2 mm thickness, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSD-M1A333-A1/A2: Class 3

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, High Formability (design minimum yield
strength 120 MPa), uncoated, for a visible exterior body panel, would be defined thus:

. Steel to WSD-M1A333-A3: Class 1

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Rolled, Low Carbon, coated with double sided Electrolytic Zinc, (typical
European usage), for the boot (trunk) inner panel, would be specified thus:

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. Steel to WSD-M1A333-A2, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 50G50G-EL, Class 2

4.10 PAINTABILITY

Material supplied to North America shall meet the following requirements.

. Material intended for Class 1 surface applications shall meet the requirements of
ESB-M2P130-A.

. Material intended for Class 2 and 3 surface applications shall meet the
requirements of ESB-M2P129-B.

4.11 THICKNESS TOLERANCE (CAUTION)

If and when choosing a minimum gage from ES-YC15-1N260-AA, if the previous choice
of gage was nominal, it is important to avoid generating an inadvertent increase in the
ACTUAL thickness of the component, and consideration should be given to specifying the
next lowest minimum gage e.g. (Ford Europe example) for an existing 0.80 mm nominal
gage, the nearest equivalent minimum gage in ES-YC15-1N260-AA is 0.75 mm.

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