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TM-2011
Steel, Rolled Product - Sheet and Strip

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION | VERSION 06
0 Overview & Guidance

This specification establishes standards of material quality, performance, and delivery condition
requirements for steel typically used in fabricating stamped automotive components. It covers a range
of grades, coatings, properties and is valid for formed parts supplied to Tesla, as well as for steel used
to form parts by Tesla Motors.
0.1 Laws. This specification shall never supersede applicable laws and regulations. All materials must
meet legal requirements valid in the country of usage.
0.2 Language. Only the English language version of this text shall be binding.
0.3 Process Accreditation. All materials testing must be conducted by a laboratory or facility accredited
to ISO 17025 by an established third-party auditor. Equivalent accreditation may be acceptable but
requires the approval of Tesla Materials Engineering.
0.4 Standard Obsolescence. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that the most current
versions of all cited standards are employed.
0.5 Initial Source Approval. Delivery of production goods shall not be accepted until representative initial
production samples have been verified for compliance to this specification by Tesla Materials
Engineering.
0.6 Materials Equivalency. Materials or parts approved and purchased to this specification must be
equivalent in every respect to the initial samples verified and approved by Tesla Materials Engineering.
The right to characterize material is reserved.
0.7 Change Reporting. The supplier is exclusively responsible for reporting all product changes
(including, but not limited to, material formulation, material performance or production process) to Tesla
Materials Engineering. Materials must be retested as if for initial release unless agreed otherwise.
0.8 Quality Control. Test frequency and sample size for process control and product continuous
compliance monitoring must meet the agreed quantities and frequencies defined in this document and
the Control Plan and PPAP packages submitted in accordance with the Tesla Supplier Quality
Assurance Manual BMS-0000051 and approved by Tesla Supplier Industrialization Engineering or Tesla
suppliers that use and deliver parts covered by this specification.
0.9 Part Validation. Material suitability for service in a particular application may only be confirmed by
component-, system-, or vehicle-level testing. It is the responsibility of the release engineer to outline
part performance requirements in a design verification plan or related specification. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to ensure that that parts or material supplied are substantially equivalent to those parts
which have been successfully validated in all respects; including performance, appearance and function.
0.10 Drawing Precedence. In case of conflict, the requirements listed on the engineering part drawing
shall take precedence over the terms and conditions of this specification. Any part specific exceptions
shall be recorded on the part drawing.
0.11 Product Appearance. All materials, components and assemblies deemed as "appearance items"
must match the corresponding master sample for color, gloss and texture as indicated on the applicable
released engineering information as approved by Tesla Design & Styling and in accordance with the
Appearance Approval procedure.
0.12 IMDS Submission. All materials, components and processes used to produce parts under this
specification and delivered to Tesla Motors, or to be part of products delivered to Tesla Motors as part
Printed copies are uncontrolled. Controlled documents reside electronically. Individuals in possession of an uncontrolled copy are
responsible for ensuring that they are using the latest revision of this document.
© 2016 Tesla Motors, Inc. Proprietary and confidential.
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TM-2011 TESLA MOTORS STANDARD
Version 06 Material Specification: Steel, Rolled Product - Sheet and Strip
of the assembled vehicle, must be registered to the International Material Data System prior to being
supplied for production usage.
1 Scope
This specification establishes requirement standards for material quality, performance, and delivery
condition for coated and uncoated hot and cold rolled steel sheet typically for processing via cold
forming.
This specification is written specifically for sheet and strip used for cold stamping of body panels by
Tesla Motors stamping facilities, but may also be applied to parts stamped / formed by other parts of
the supply chain.
2 References
TM-2000 Metallic Materials Qualified Producers List

TM-5001 Tesla’s Standard for Cataphoretic Electrocoating
TM-5002 Tesla’s Standard for Structural Adhesives
TP-0000808 Tesla’s Test Standard for Cyclic Corrosion Resistance Evaluation
BMS-0000051 Tesla Supplier Handbook
ASME B46.1: Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)A/SP Test Procedure for
Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing of Ultra High Strength Steels and Stampings by Acid Immersion
ASTM E112: Standard Test Method for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E45: Standard Test Method for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E517: Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
ASTM E517: Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
ASTM E562: Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
ASTM E646: Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n -Values) of Metallic Sheet
Materials
ASTM E8M: Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E975: Standard Practice for X-Ray Determination of Retained Austenite in Steel with Near
Random Crystallographic Orientation
ASTM E606-12 Standard Test Method for Strain-Controlled Fatigue Testing
ASTM E466-15 Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Fatigue Testing
ASTM E2218 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
ASTM E1245 Standard Practice for Determining the Inclusion or Second-Phase Constituent Content of
Metals by Automatic Image Analysis
AWS D8.9M Standard Test Practice for Conducting Resistance Spot Welding
EN 10049: Measurement of roughness average Ra and peak count RPc on metallic flat products
EN 10325: Steel determination of yield strength increase by the effect of heat treatment (Bake Hardening
Index)
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 14284: Steel and Iron – Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of the chemical
composition
ISO 1460: Metal Coatings – Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous materials-Gravimetric determination
of the mass per unit area.
ISO 16160: Continuously hot-rolled steel sheet products – Dimensional and shape tolerances
ISO 16162: Continuously cold-rolled steel sheet products – Dimensional and shape tolerances
ISO 16163: Continuously hot-dipped coated steel sheet products - Dimensional and shape tolerances
ISO 16630: Metallic materials – Sheet and strip – Hole expanding test
ISO 377: Steel and steel products – Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical
testing
ISO 4287: Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Terms,
definitions and surface texture parameters
ISO 6892-1: Metallic materials - Tensile testing – Method of test at room temperature
ISO 7438: Metallic materials - Bend test
VDA 238-100: Plate bending test for metallic materials
VDA 239-100: Sheet steel for cold forming
3 Definitions
3.1 Material Type. The various specific steel types covered in this specification are as follows:
3.1.1 Mild Steel. Mild steels are steels with high ductility and formability, with relatively low yield
strength. The different grades are generally a balance between the formability required and the
strength. Interstitial free (IF) grades are typically Silicon killed steels and non-IF grades are typically
aluminum killed steels. The higher formability grades are typically stabilized by Titanium, Niobium
and/or Boron in lieu of Carbon or Nitrogen.
3.1.2 High strength, low alloy (LA). Steels usually have higher strengths through the addition of
micro-alloying additions such as Vanadium, Niobium, Titanium, Molybdenum, etc. Also known as
HSLA.
3.1.3 Carbon Manganese (CMn). Carbon Manganese steels are an intermediate grade between
High Strength Low Alloy and Dual Phase, which exhibit more strain hardening behavior than Low
Alloy Steels.
3.1.4 Bake Hardening (BH). Bake hardening steels exhibit a marked increase in yield strength when
processed through the paint bake process (elevated temperature). The time temperature
dependence of the strengthening mechanism can limit storage and shipping.
3.1.5 Dual Phase (DP). Dual phase steels exhibit a microstructure consisting of martensitic regions
in a ferritic matrix. They tend to exhibit a strong work hardening tendency and are often suitable for
forming operations with significant stretching.
3.1.6 Transformation Induced Plasticity (TR). These steels have a typically ferritic / bainitic
microstructure plus some retained austenite. During processing the metastable retained austenite
transforms to martensite, leading to a significant work hardening. Also known as TRIP.
3.1.7 Complex Phase (CP). These steels consist of fine grained multiple phases microstructure,
typically a mixture of hard phases such as martensite or bainite in a ductile ferritic matrix. (These
steels tend to have a lower hardening coefficient than dual phase steels).
3.1.8 Martensitic (MS). The microstructure of Martensitic steels is predominately martensite giving
them a high strength and lower ductility than most other grades.
3.1.9 Ferritic Bainitic (FB) steels have a microstructure of bainite in a ferritic matrix. The ferritic matrix
is typically strengthened through precipitation, grain refinement and high dislocation density.
3.1.10 Future Grades. The following grades are not currently called out as part of this specification,
but are included for completeness as they may be required in future revisions and for reference
against similar industry specifications.
3.1.10.1 (High strength) Interstitial Free (IF) steels typically achieve their strengths through solid
solution strengthening with manganese, silicon and phosphorous. They typically exhibit a
pronounced yield point, high ductility and r-values, and storage times no not tend to affect their
high formability.
3.1.10.2 Small Grain Size Low-Alloy (MC) micro-alloyed steels achieve a fine grained
microstructure through thermo-mechanical processing using finely dispersed precipitates to
inhibit grain growth (typically carbides and nitrides).
3.1.10.3 Twinning Induced Plasticity (TWIP). These are austenitic steels with a high manganese
content. During deformation the austenite undergoes twinning which causes a high hardening
rate (n-value) as the microstructure becomes finer and finer. The resultant twin boundaries act
like grain boundaries and strengthen the steel. Also known as TWIP.
3.2 Coatings. The various coatings that can be used per this specification include:
3.2.1 Galvanized (GI). Hot dip zinc coating is applied to the steel through submersion in a molten
bath of greater than 99% zinc.
3.2.2 Electrogalvanized (EG). Electrogalvanizing coats the steel with a 99.9% zinc coating through
an electrolytic process.
3.2.3 Galvannealed (GA). After passing the steel through a zinc bath containing at least 99% zinc,
the subsequent annealing process diffuses iron into the zinc layer. The resultant coating has a dull
matte grey appearance and an iron content in the coating of 8 to 13%.
3.2.4 Aluminum Silicon (AS). The coating is applied to the steel through immersion in a bath
containing aluminum with a silicon content of between 8 and 11%.
3.2.5 Zinc Nickel (ZN). Electrogalvanizing of the steel to produce a zinc rich coating with 9 to 13%
Nickel.
3.2.6 Zinc Magnesium (ZM). Zinc Magnesium hot dip coating produced by immersion on a molten
zinc batch containing aluminum and magnesium composition totaling at between 1.5 and 8%.
3.2.7 Uncoated (UC). Uncoated steel.
3.3 Symbols. The symbols used for this specification are defined as:
L0. Initial Gauge Length of test specimen in mm.

A0. Initial cross sectional area in mm2.
Ag. Uniform elongation.
A50. Elongation at break, 50mm gauge length.
BH. Bake hardening Index.
n10-20. Strain hardening exponent between 10 and 20% plastic strain.
n10-Ag. Strain hardening exponent between 10% and the point of maximum uniform elongation.
r0/20. Plastic strain ratio at 20% plastic strain taken in a longitudinal direction.
r90/20. Plastic strain ratio at 20% plastic strain taken in a transverse direction.
(𝑟0⁄20 + 𝑟90⁄20 + 2 × 𝑟45/20 )
rm/20. The average plastic strain ratio measured at 20% elongation: .
4
Ra. Roughness average.

Rpc. Roughness peak count.
YS. Yield strength using the lower yield point or 0.2% proof strength.
UTS. Ultimate tensile strength.

HER. Hole Expansion Ratio.
%El. Plastic elongation at fracture.
t. Sheet thickness.
4 Nomenclature
4.1 The following nomenclature shall be used to specify grade as defined by this standard:
[Rolling Type-(formability)]-[Min YS]-[Min UTS]-[Steel type]-S-[Coating type][Coating mass]-[Surface quality]
Where:
4.1.1 [Rolling Type] is typically either hot rolled (HR) or cold rolled (CR). Hot rolled steels are normally
in gauges above 2.5mm. For mild steels this is followed by a formability number from 1 to 5 where
the higher number represents better formability. The formability number code is not used for other
steels. Direct strip casting shall adhere to the CR requirements.
4.1.2 [Min YS] is the specified minimum specified yield stress of the grade.
4.1.3 [Min UTS] is the specified minimum specified ultimate tensile stress of the grade.
4.1.4 [Steel Type] is the chemistry / manufacturing technology used for the steel grade. Steel type
is omitted for mild steels.
4.1.5 [S] is used to indicate that the material is a sheet metal.
Example: CR1-140-270-S-EG60/60-U refers to a cold rolled mild steel of drawing quality

(formability), with a minimum Yield Strength of 140 MPa, a minimum UTS of 270MPa, with an
unexposed surface quality and an electro galvanized (EG) surface coating of at least 60g/m2 on both
sides.
4.2 Grades. A complete list of grades defined by this specification is given in Table 1, with the coating
and exposure codes have been omitted. Similar grades are for reference only. Some equivalent grades
have slightly different requirements than those defined by this specification. Equivalency to a validated
grade per this table does not constitute validation per this specification, nor does it constitute approval
by Tesla Materials Engineering
Table 1: TM-2011 Grades

Steel Type Tesla Callout Similar Industry Grade Typical Forming Method
MILD DRAWING CR1-140-270-S VDA 239 - CR1 Cold Stamp
MILD DEEP DRAWING CR2-140-270-S VDA 239 - CR2 Cold Stamp
MILD SPECIAL DEEP DRAWING CR3-140-270-S VDA 239 - CR3 Cold Stamp
MILD EXTRA DEEP DRAWING CR4-140-270-S VDA 239 - CR4 Cold Stamp
CR5-110-260-S VDA 239 - CR5 Cold Stamp
MILD SUPER DEEP DRAWING
CR5X-140-260-S - Cold Stamp
MILD DEEP DRAWING HR2-180-270-S VDA 239 - HR2 Cold Stamp
MILD SPECIAL DEEP DRAWING HR3-180-270-S - Cold Stamp
CR-340-410-LA-S VDA 239 - CR340LA Cold Stamp
CR-420-480-LA-S VDA 239 - CR420LA Cold Stamp
CR-460-520-LA-S - Cold Stamp
HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY HR-340-420-LA-S VDA 239 - HR340LA Cold Stamp
HR-420-480-LA-S VDA 239 - HR420LA Cold Stamp
HR-550-610-LA-S - Cold Stamp
CR-420-590-CMn-S JFS A 2001 – JSC590R Cold Stamp
CARBON MANGANESE JIS G3134 - SPFH 590
HR-420-590-CMn-S Cold Stamp
JFS A 1001 - JSH590R
CR-180-290-BH-S VDA 239 - CR180BH Cold Stamp
BAKE HARDENING CR-240-340-BH-S VDA 239 - CR240BH Cold Stamp
CR-300-390-BH-S - Cold Stamp
CR-290-490-DP-S VDA 239 – CR290Y490T-DP Cold Stamp
CR-330-590-DP-S VDA 239 - CR330Y590T-DP Cold Stamp
DUAL PHASE
CR-700-980-DP-S VDA 239 - CR700Y980T-DP Cold Stamp / Roll Form
CR-900-1180-DP-S - Cold Stamp / Roll Form
CR-1150-1270-DP-S - Roll Form
HR-330-580-DP-S VDA 239 - HR330Y580T-DP Cold Stamp
CR-400-690-TR-S VDA 239 - CR400Y690T-TR Cold Stamp
CR-450-780-TR-S VDA 239 - CR450Y780T-TR Cold Stamp
TRIP
CR-600-980-TR-S - Cold Stamp
CR-850-1180-TR-S - Cold Stamp
CR-570-780-CP-S VDA 239 - CR570Y780T-CP Cold Stamp
CR-600-980-CP-S - Cold Stamp
COMPLEX PHASE CR-850-1180-CP-S - Cold Stamp
HR-660-760-CP-S VDA 239 - HR660Y780T-CP Cold Stamp
HR-720-950-CP-S - Cold Stamp / Roll Form
FERRITIC-BAINITIC HR-440-580-FB-S - Cold Stamp
CR-1050-1300-MS-S - Roll Form
MARTENSITIC
HR-900-1180-MS-S VDA 239 - HR900Y1180T-MS Roll Form
5 Requirements
This section defines the requirements of the materials procured by Tesla directly or through sub-tier
suppliers. Some requirements must be met as a part of routine production quality inspections while
others are only required for initial source qualification. Refer to Table 13 at the end of this document for
details.
5.1 Dimensional. The steel shall conform to restricted tolerances of ISO16160 (HR), ISO16162(CR), and
ISO16163 (hot dip galvanised), unless otherwise specified.
5.2 Chemical Composition. Compositional requirements of steel, in the as delivered state, for each
grade shall conform to the limits defined in Tables 2 to 4 (in % by mass). Measurement shall be per EN
ISO 14284. Additional limits may be determined by agreement between the supplier and Tesla Materials
Engineering, and will be defined in a supplier-specific addendum to this specification. Any alloys (or
combination thereof) used for stabilization (or hardenability) that are not specifically constrained per
Tables 8, 9 and 10 shall be reported along with their control limits. Carbon equivalent number (CEN)
shall be reported along with its control limits, and shall be defined as:
𝑆𝑖 𝑀𝑛 𝐶𝑢 𝑁𝑖 𝐶𝑟 + 𝑀𝑜 + 𝑁𝑏 + 𝑉
𝐶𝐸𝑁 = 𝐶 + (0.75 + 0.25 tanh(20 × (𝐶 − 0.12)) × ( + + + + + 5𝐵))
24 6 15 60 5
Table 2: Chemical Composition of Mild, MC, IF, and BH Steels 1

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti N Nb
CR1-140-270-S 0.12 0.50 0.60 0.065 0.045 ≥ 0.010 - 0.008 -
CR2-140-270-S 0.10 0.50 0.50 0.065 0.045 ≥ 0.010 - - -
CR3-140-270-S 0.08 0.50 0.50 0.030 0.030 ≥ 0.010 0.30 - -
CR4-140-270-S 0.06 0.50 0.40 0.025 0.025 ≥ 0.010 0.30 - -
CR5-110-260-S 0.02 0.50 0.30 0.020 0.020 ≥ 0.010 0.30 - -
CR5X-140-260-S 0.02 0.50 0.30 0.020 0.020 ≥ 0.010 0.30 - -
HR2-180-270-S 0.10 0.50 0.50 0.030 0.030 ≥ 0.015 - - -
HR3-180-270-S 0.12 0.50 0.60 0.050 0.045 ≥ 0.015 - - -
CR-180-290-BH-S 0.06 0.50 0.70 0.060 0.025 ≥ 0.015 - - -
CR-240-340-BH-S 0.10 0.50 1.00 0.10 0.030 ≥ 0.010 - - -
CR-300-390-BH-S 0.12 0.5 1.5 0.12 0.03 ≥ 0.015 - - 0.09
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Listed values show maximum % unless otherwise indicated
Table 3: Chemical Composition of High Strength Low Alloy Steels1,2

Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ti Nb
CR-340-410-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.50 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.09
CR-420-480-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.65 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.09
CR-460-520-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.70 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
CR-500-560-LA-S 0.15 0.60 1.70 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
CR-550-650-LA-S 0.15 0.60 1.70 0.030 0.025 - 0.15 0.10
HR-340-420-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.50 0.040 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-420-480-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.60 0.040 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-460-520-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.65 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-500-560-LA-S 0.12 0.50 1.70 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-550-610-LA-S 0.15 0.60 1.80 0.030 0.025 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-650-700-LA-S 0.12 0.60 2.00 0.025 0.015 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
HR-660-780-LA-S 0.07 1.25 1.80 0.015 0.003 0.015-0.06 0.20 0.04
HR-700-750-LA-S 0.12 0.60 2.10 0.025 0.015 ≥ 0.015 0.15 0.10
CR-420-590-CMn-S 0.15 0.50 2.10 0.050 0.030 ≥ 0.010 0.15 0.10
HR-420-590-CMn-S 0.20 1.0 2.20 0.050 0.030 0.10 0.20 0.10
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The amount of micro alloying elements (Nb, Ti, V) together shall be ≤0.22%.
Table 4: Chemical Composition of Higher Strength and Multi-Phase Steels1

Ti+ Cr+
Grade C Si Mn P S Al Ni B
Nb Mo
CR-290-490-DP-S 0.15 0.5 1.8 0.080 0.015 0.010-1.0 - 0.005 0.15 1.00
CR-330-590-DP-S 0.15 0.75 2.50 0.040 0.015 0.015-1.5 0.5 0.005 0.15 1.40
CR-440-780-DP-S 0.18 0.80 2.50 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 0.5 0.005 0.15 1.40
CR-590-980-DP-S 0.20 1.0 2.90 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 0.5 0.005 0.15 1.40
CR-700-980-DP-S 0.23 1.0 2.90 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 0.15 1.40
CR-900-1180-DP-S 0.20 0.6 2.50 - - 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 - -
CR-1150-1270-DP-S 0.25 1.0 2.90 0.085 0.015 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 - -
HR-330-580-DP-S 0.14 1.0 2.20 0.085 0.015 0.015-1.0 - 0.005 0.15 1.40
CR-400-690-TR-S 0.24 2.0 2.20 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 0.20 0.60
CR-450-780-TR-S 0.25 2.2 2.50 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 0.5 0.005 0.20 0.80
CR-600-980-TR-S 0.23 2.0 2.30 0.080 0.015 - - 0.005 0.20 0.60
CR-850-1180-TR-S 0.23 2.1 2.80 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 0.20 0.60
CR-570-780-CP-S 0.18 1.0 2.50 0.080 0.015 0.015-2.0 0.5 0.005 0.15 1.20
CR-600-980-CP-S 0.23 2.0 2.30 - - - - - - -
CR-850-1180-CP-S 0.23 2.0 2.30 - - - - - - -
HR-660-760-CP-S 0.18 1.0 2.20 0.080 0.015 0.015-1.2 - 0.005 0.25 1.00
HR-720-950-CP-S 0.23 1.0 2.20 0.080 0.015 2.0 - 0.005 0.15 1.20
HR-440-580-FB-S 0.18 0.50 2.00 0.050 0.010 0.015-2.0 - 0.010 0.15 1.00
CR-1050-1300-MS-S 0.27 0.50 2.00 0.020 0.010 ≥0.010 - - - -
CR-1200-1500-MS-S 0.27 0.50 2.00 0.020 0.010 ≥0.010 - - - -
CR-1350-1700-MS-S 0.32 1.2 2.90 0.085 0.015 0.015-2.0 - - - -
HR-900-1180-MS-S 0.25 0.80 2.50 0.060 0.015 0.015-2.0 - 0.005 0.25 1.20
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The amount of micro alloying elements (niobium, titanium, vanadium) together shall be ≤0.35%.
5.3 Microstructure. Cross-sectional micrographs in both longitudinal and transverse directions, etched
as necessary to show grain size and (where applicable) the morphology and volume fractions of various
phases, shall be provided at magnifications of 100X (total image area of approx. 10 mm 2) and 500X
(total image area of approx. 2 mm2). Images at other magnifications shall be provided in addition to
those prescribed above, if other magnifications are deemed necessary to meaningfully characterize the
microstructure.
5.3.1 Grain Size. Grain size shall be uniform throughout the material. Grain size measurements shall
be measured and reported in accordance with ASTM E112.
5.3.2 Phase Volume Fraction. For DP, TR, CP, FB, and TW grades, the percent volume fraction of
each phase shall be measured using optical or electron microscopy and a systematic point
count/automatic image analysis (e.g. ASTM E562, ASTM E1245) and/or x-ray diffraction (e.g. ASTM
E975 for retained austenite). For all other grades phase volume fraction reporting may be performed
without formal measurement as long as second phases constitute no more than 1% of the total
volume of the microstructure.
5.3.2 Cleanliness. Steel cleanliness analysis shall be performed using image analysis according to
ASTM E45-Method D, Plate I-r (Inclusion content shall not exceed a rating of 2.0) or automatic image
analysis (e.g. ASTM E1245). Steel shall be free of internal disontinuities detrimental to manufacturing,
part performance or function.
5.3.2.1 Sulphides. HSLA steels with sulphide control (LAS) shall have modified MnS content and
morphology (small and more rounded) for improved edge stretching.
5.4 Mechanical Properties. The mechanical properties are defined for all grades in Tables 5, 6 and 7.
The mechanical property requirements listed are defined as those prior to paint bake. Properties of bake
hardenable grades shall exhibit an increase in yield strength per the BH index listed in Tables 5 and 7
over the properties measured before paint bake.
5.4.1 Tensile Testing. Tensile testing shall be undertaken using 50mm initial gauge length specimens
per ISO 6892-1 Type 1 or ASTM E8M Specimen 1 prepared per IS0 377. Alternative test methods
may be allowed after approval from Tesla Materials Engineering. The ratio of guage length to the
square root of the cross sectional area (𝐿0 /√𝐴0 ) shall be reported.
5.4.1.1 Location of test samples. Production lot release test specimens shall be taken from the
longitudinal direction for all steels except mild steels unless the test method explicitly requires
testing in multiple orientations (such as rm). Mild steel specimens shall be taken from the
transverse direction. For qualification purposes specimens shall be taken from multiple directions
to characterize degree of anisotropy—see Table 15 for details.
5.4.1.2 Modulus of Elasticity. The measured elastic modulus used for calculation of mechanical
properties should be within 15% of the expected value. This criteria is to ensure the validity of
the test method and calculations used, not as a material requirement.
5.4.1.3 Yield Strength. For steels with a pronouced yield point the specified yield shall be the
lower yield point. For other grades the 0.2% offset method (using the measured modulus of the
sample) shall be used as the yield criterion.
5.4.1.4 Elongation at Break & Gage Length (AGL). Minimum elongation values specified refer to
the plastic elongation at fracture for a given Gage Length (GL). Elongation should be taken from
extensometer machine measurements, and should include both plastic and elastic strain.
Elongation at fracture is dependent on the gage length used, particularly when materials possess
a high degree of ductility and demonstrate a significant amount of necking prior to fracture.
5.4.1.4.1.1 Qualification. During qualification testing, two elongation at fracture values

are required, one at 4.5mm and another with either a standard 50mm (typical in North
America) or 80mm (typical in Europe) gage length. The 4.5mm gage length measurement
can be done with non-contact methods such as optical extensometers or Digital Image
Correlation (DIC). This value is used in design analysis. The 4.5mm gage length shall be
measured on a full size specimen and post processed to be centered over the fracture
location. If fracture occurs outside the desired gage length, the test is invalid. In the
event that optical extensometers are not available, Reduction in Area can be reported with
approval from Tesla Materials Engineering. The values obtained over the standard 50mm
or 80mm gage length, shall be used to establish acceptance criteria for production lot
release and quality control.
5.4.1.4.1.2 Production Lot Release. For the purposes of standard lot release and
quality control, elongation at fracture shall be reported using a 50mm or 80mm gage
length, which ever was used during qualification testing.
5.4.1.5 Uniform Elongation (Ag). The uniform elongation is defined as the the maximum uniform
strain prior to necking or fracture occurring, measured as the total strain (plastic plus elastic).
The uniform elongation shall be reported.
5.4.1.6 Plastic Strain Ratio (r). The plastic strain ratio shall be determined in the uniform
elongation region of the tensile test curve. It shall be calculated at 20% strain per ASTM E517 or
ISO 10113 (refer tables 4 and 6). If uniform elongation is less than 20% then it shall be calculated
at the point of maximum uniform elongation. The strain at which the measurement is taken shall
always be reported with the r value. Values for rm shall be the determined as the weighted average
of measurements of r0, r45, and r90 according to the procedure outlined in ASTM E517.
5.4.1.7 Strain Hardening Exponent (n). The n values shall be calculated per ASTM E517 or ISO
10275 in the uniform elongation region of the plastic tensile curve. The calculation shall be
performed between 10% and 20% elongation. If maximum uniform elongation is between 10%
and 20% then n and K values shall be calculated between 10% and the maximum uniform
elongation. For certain grades (particularly DP steels) with even lower elongations, n and K values
shall be calculated between 4% and 6% per Table 6.
5.4.1.8 Strain Rate Sensitivity (m). Strain rate sensitivy must be known in order to perform
adequate design and stamping simulations prior to production. Tensile tests shall be conducted
at multiple strain rates, from 0.008 to 1000 mm/mm/s, in order to determine m as a function of
strain rate and strain.
5.4.1.9 Stress Strain Curve. At least one full Engineering Stress-Strain cureve in the Longitudinal
directoin shall be provided in order for Tesla to create complete crash and stamping simulation
cards.
5.4.1.10 Bake Hardening Index. Bake hardenable grades exhibit an increase in strength when
processed throught the paint bake ovens. The increase in yield strength of 2% pre-strained
samples after exposure to 170°C for 20 min shall be at least the amount listed in Table 6 when
measured to EN 10325. Additionaly Tesla specific paint bake results will be required for initial
qualification using 2% pre-strained samples and exposure to 185 °C for 20 min (using 15 minute
linear ramp from 25°C to 185°C). When the requirement for bake hardening index is listed as
“Report”, no increase in yield strength after paint bake is required, but testing should still be
performed and results reported during qualification.
5.4.2 Hole Expansion Ratio. The hole expansion ratio shall be determined in accordance with ISO
16630.
5.4.3 Time Guarantee The properties shall be guaranteed for a period of six months from the agreed
availability date for all grades except CR1 (which will be guaranteed for 1 month). The agreed
availibility date for most instances will be the delivery date.
5.4.4 Blanking. Blanking operations can impart work hardening into the material, which can
adversally impact subsequent stamping operations. Durring blanking, work hardening must be
limited and result in no more than a 5MPa increase in Yield Strength of the material unless a written
exception is provided on a part-by-part basis from downstream part stamper for each balnk.
5.4.5 Additional Limits. may be determined by agreement between the supplier and Tesla Materials
Engineering, and will be defined in a supplier-specific addendum to this specification.
Table 5: Mechanical Properties of Mild, MC, IF, and BH Steels

r-value
n-value
Ag min Coating
YS YS UTS UTS A50 Note 4 min BH
(%) Test HER Bend Test
Grade MPa MPa MPa MPa (%) Index
min r0/20 Direction min Radius
min max min max Note 1,2 min min
or rm/20 n10-20/Ag min
r90/20
CR1-140-270-S 140 300 270 410 Report 30 - - - Report T Report 0t
CR2-140-270-S 140 240 270 370 Report 34 1.3 1.2 0.16 Report T Report 0t
CR5X-140-260-S - - - - Report - - - - Report T Report 0t
HR2-180-270-S 180 290 270 400 Report 32 - - 0.16 Report T Report 0t
HR3-180-270-S 180 260 270 380 Report 38 - - - Report T Report 0t
CR-180-290-BH-S 180 240 290 360 Report 35 1.1 1.3 0.17 20 L Report 0t
CR-240-340-BH-S 240 300 340 440 Report 31 1.1 1.1 0.15 20 L Report 0t
CR-300-390-BH-S 300 360 390 - Report 26 - 0.9 0.13 20 L Report 0t
1
For steel with t <0.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for UC, EG, and GI and 4 percentage points for GA and AS.
2
For steel with 0.60 ≤ t < 1.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for GA and AS coated product.
3
For EG coated CR3 to CR5 the minimum yield strength requirement is increased by 10 MPa
4
For GA and AS steel with t <1.60mm, the minimum required r value shall be reduced by 0.1 for r 0 and 0.2 for r90. For UC, EG, and GI steel with t
≥1.60 the minimum required r value shall be reduced by 0.2 for r90 and 0.15 for rm. For GA and AS steel with t ≥1.60 the minimum required rm value
shall be reduced by 0.2.
Table 6: Mechanical Properties of High Strength Low Alloy Steels1,2,3

Ag n-value Coating
YS YS UTS UTS A50 BH
(%) min Test HER Bend
Grade MPa MPa MPa MPa (%) Index
min Direction min Test
min max min max min min
Note 1,2
n6-Ag n10-20/Ag Radius
CR-340-410-LA-S 340 430 410 520 Report 23 - 0.12 Report L Report 0t
CR-420-480-LA-S 420 520 480 620 Report 18 0.11 - Report L Report 0t
CR-500-560-LA-S 500 600 560 - Report 16 0.09 - Report L Report 1t
HR-340-420-LA-S 340 440 420 540 Report 24 - 0.13 Report L Report 0t
HR-420-480-LA-S 420 520 480 600 Report 21 0.11 - Report L Report 0t
HR-550-610-LA-S 550 650 610 - Report 16 0.08 - Report L Report 2t
HR-660-780-LA-S 660 840 780 980 Report 14 0.10 - Report L 0.45 2t
CR-420-590-CMn-S 420 570 590 700 Report 18 - 0.11 Report L Report 0t
HR-420-590-CMn-S 420 590 590 700 Report 19 - 0.10 30 L Report 1t
1
For steel with t < 0.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for UC, EG, and GI and 4 percentage points for GA and AS.
2
For GI coated high strength low alloy (LA) grades the required A50 shall be reduced by 1 percentage point at all thicknesses.
3
For steel with 0.60 ≤ t < 1.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for GA and AS.
Table 7: Mechanical Properties of Higher Strength and Multi-Phase Steels1,2

Ag n-value Coating
YS YS UTS UTS A50 BH
(%) min Test Bend
Grade MPa MPa MPa MPa (%) Index HER
min Direction Radius
min max min max Note 1,2 min n4-6 n10-20/Ag min
min
CR-290-490-DP-S 290 380 490 600 Report 26 - 0.15 30 L Report 1t
CR-330-590-DP-S 330 430 590 700 Report 21 - 0.14 30 L Report 1t
CR-440-780-DP-S 440 550 780 900 Report 15 0.13 - 30 L Report 2t
CR-900-1180-DP-S 900 1100 1180 - Report 5 0.04 - 30 L Report 4t
CR-1150-1270-DP-S 1150 - 1270 - Report 6 - - 30 L Report 4t
HR-330-580-DP-S 330 450 580 680 Report 21 - 0.13 30 L Report 1t
CR-400-690-TR-S 400 520 690 800 Report 25 - 0.19 40 L Report 1t
CR-450-780-TR-S 450 570 780 910 Report 22 - 0.16 40 L Report 2t
CR-600-980-TR-S 600 750 980 1130 Report 21 - 0.18 - L Report 2t
CR-850-1180-TR-S 850 1050 1180 - Report 14 - - - L Report 3t
CR-570-780-CP-S 570 720 780 920 Report 11 - - 30 L Report 3t
CR-600-980-CP-S 600 830 980 1130 Report 10 - 0.13 - L Report 3t
CR-850-1180-CP-S 850 1050 1180 1330 Report 8 0.09 - - L Report 4t
HR-660-760-CP-S 660 820 760 960 Report 11 - - 30 L Report 3t
HR-720-950-CP-S 720 920 950 1150 Report 12 - - 30 L Report 3t
HR-440-580-FB-S 440 600 580 700 Report 16 - - 30 L Report 2t
CR-1050-1300-MS-S 1050 1300 1300 1500 Report 3 - - - L Report 4t
CR-1200-1500-MS-S 1200 1500 1500 1700 Report 3 - - - L Report 4t
CR-1350-1700-MS-S 1350 1700 1700 - Report 3 - - - L Report 4t
HR-900-1180-MS-S 900 1150 1180 1400 Report 6 - - 30 L Report 4t
1
For steel with t < 0.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for UC, EG, and GI and 4 percentage points for GA and AS.
2
For steel with 0.60 ≤ t < 1.60mm the required A50 shall be reduced by 2 percentage points for GA and AS.
5.4.6 Unqualified Materials. The mechaincal property requirements in Talbes 5 to 7 are only
applicable to Qualified grades and sources, per Section 6, which are listed in TM-2000. Any un-
qualified grades or sources must be within +/-10% of the Typical Mechanical properties defined in
Table 8 to ensure un-approved sources conform to vehicle design requirements.
Table 8: Typical Mechanical Properties (in specific orientations)
YS UTS
Ag A50 n-value r-value
Grade (MPa) (MPa)
L* D T L* L L* L* L D T
CR1-140-270-S 234 241 239 351 16.9 35.5 0.16 1.49 1.15 1.81
CR2-140-270-S 165 172 168 313 24.5 44.5 0.23 1.99 1.78 2.51
CR3-140-270-S 164 175 170 304 23.1 47.0 0.23 2.12 1.51 2.42
CR4-140-270-S 156 165 161 307 24.1 46.5 0.24 2.09 1.56 2.01
CR5-110-260-S 158 165 164 304 24.0 49.1 0.23 2.08 1.90 2.69
CR5X-140-260-S 151 157 157 296 25 47.5 0.24 2.03 2.03 2.76
HR2-180-270-S 230 - - 331 20.4 33.4 0.18 - - -
CR-340-410-LA-S 360 365 368 471 17.2 29.0 0.16 0.80 0.92 1.05
CR-420-480-LA-S 426 426 454 535 14.7 26.0 0.15 0.71 1.41 0.99
CR-500-560-LA-S 501 501 544 596 13.4 21.4 0.13 0.59 1.37 0.84
CR-550-650-LA-S 641 634 628 682 7.6 12.6 0.09 1.00 1.00 1.00
HR-340-420-LA-S 438 433 451 489 15.8 30.0 0.15 0.60 1.02 -
CR-400-690-TR-S 477 472 470 733 25.5 32.5 0.26 0.77 0.90 1.01
HR-500-560-LA-S 570 - - 645 10.9 18.0 0.10 - - 0.88
HR-550-610-LA-S 612 620 638 697 12.2 20.5 0.12 0.69 1.13 0.83
CR-180-290-BH-S 209 220 210 315 20.0 40.0 0.17 1.57 1.01 1.65
CR-240-340-BH-S 290 305 300 382 20.0 37.0 0.18 1.19 0.86 1.55
CR-290-490-DP-S 333 339 344 591 16.3 25.5 0.17 0.80 0.83 0.97
CR-330-590-DP-S 398 410 409 662 14.5 24.5 0.15 0.82 0.85 1.00
CR-420-590-CMn-S 455 466 481 644 14.1 23.7 0.14 0.78 0.96 0.95
CR-440-780-DP-S 503 498 491 829 12.3 19.0 0.13 0.81 0.91 0.97
CR-590-980-DP-S 523 561 608 973 11.3 16.5 0.21 0.47 1.23 0.66
CR-700-980-DP-S 730 - - 1051 6.4 11.2 0.07 - - 0.89
HR-420-480-LA-S 487 501 481 540 14.5 27.0 0.14 0.59 1.13 -
CR-1200-1500-MS-S 1419 - - - - 5.6 0.03 - - -
CR-1350-1700-MS-S 1549 - - - - 5.2 0.03 - - -
*Only these properites are required for parts not stamped by Tesla to ensure consistancy with CAE models
Note: If the 10% range falls outside of the grade limits specified in other sections then the strictest of the two limits shall apply.
5.5 Formability. Forming limit curves (FLC’s) shall be provided in order to develop robust stamping
simulation models. FLC’s shall be developed via testing per ASTM E2218 or other compareable
standard. Major and Minor strain shall be reported in additon to the reference tested thickness,
minimum Major Strain and Major Strain at zero Minor Strain.
5.5.1.1 Stamping/Hemming Trials. At the reqeust of Tesla Manufacturing Engineering, tiral

mateiral may be required for stamping and/or hemming trials prior to acceptance of produciton
materials.
5.6 Fatigue. In order to predict vehicle durablity, Fatigue data should be provided in both Strain-Life and
Stress-Life formats.
5.6.1 Strain-Life (E-N). Strain-Life testing shall be conducted per ASTM E606-12, or equvalent
standard, in the Longitudinal orientation, at a load ratio of R=-1, under constant strain rate, at
discrete strain amplitude values, with an un-notched specimen which has rounded and polished
edges, but maintains the as-fabricated surface condition of the sheet metal. Specific test and
sample conditions shall be reported. Raw test data, including the number of cycles to failure at
each applied strain amplitude are to be provided in addtion to the following strain life parameters:
Fatigue Strength Coefficient (σ’f), Fatigue Strength Exponent (b), Fatigue Ductility Exponent (c),
Fatigue Ductility Coefficent (ε'f), Cyclic Strain Hardening Exponent (n’) and Cyclic Strenth Coefficent
(K’).
5.6.2 Stress-Life (S-N). Stress-Life testing shall be conducted per ASTM E466-15, or equivalent
standard, in the longitudinal orientation, at a load Ratio of -1 (unless otherwise specified), under
constant frequency, at discrete stress amplitudes, with an un-notched specimen which has rounded
and polished edges, but maintains the as-fabricated surface of the sheet metal. Specific test and
sample conditions shall be reported. Raw test data, including the number of cycles to falirue at each
applied stress amplitude are to be provided in addtion to the Fatigue Strength at 10M cycles. A
sufficent number of tests shall be conducted in order to establish a 50% Confidnce Interval curve.
5.7 Surface Condition. The following sub-sections define the surface condition requirements for steels
supplied to this specification.
5.7.1 Surface Quality - Exposed / Unexposed. This indicates the surface quality level required for
the steel. If not specified then unexposed (U) is the default. Any exceptions should be specified on
the part specific drawing.
5.7.1.1 Unexposed (U). Steel is not specifically for visible “class A” surfaces. Therefore minor
surface discontinuities which do not affect the formability, function, performance and coating
quality are permitted. Unless otherwise specified coated steel shall be delivered in the skin
passed condition with minimal spangle.
5.7.1.2 Exposed (E). Surface is an exposed panel where the surface quality shall be sufficient to
achieve a uniform “class A” finish, free from visible imperfections. The “back” surface shall at
least conform to the unexposed “U” condition. All products classified as exposed grades shall
also be free from stretcher strains for 6 months after delivery. Exposed grade steel shall be
supplied with no spangle in the skin passed condition.
5.7.2 Surface Finish. The surface roughness of skin passed products when measured per ASME
B46.1 or EN 10049 are defined in Table 19 Measurements should be made perpendicular to the
rolling direction.
Table 9: Surface Finish
Surface Finish Roughness Average Peak Count

(Application) Ra (μm) RPc (peaks/cm)
c
Exposed (E) 0.7-1.3 ≥50

Unexposed (U) Report Report
5.7.3 Coatings. Any specific coating (or lack of coating) should be specified on the Tesla part specific
drawing or math data. If not specified then the default coating for all steel sheet called out per this
specification is GI 60/60-U. When specifying on the drawing the typical callout structure should be
to add the nomenclature shown in Table 10 to the math data callout as per section 4.1.2.
Table 10: Coatings and Surface Quality

Coating Type Coating mass (g/m2) Surface quality
Aluminum Silicon (AS)
Electro Galvanized (EG)
Galvannealed (GA) Exposed (E)
Galvanized (GI) [Side 1]/[Side 2] or
Zinc Nickel (ZN) Unexposed (U)
Zinc Magnesium (ZM)
Uncoated (UC)
5.7.3.1 Coating Mass. The coating mass shall conform to the requirements shown in Table 11,
for reference the expected nominal coating thickness is also listed. The mass specified is the
mass in grams per square metre for each side. Measurement of the coating mass shall be
perfomed via the triple spot test according to ISO1460. The measurements shall be distributed
across the width of the steel. Each side shall be measured separately.
5.7.3.2 Coating Bend Test. Both sides of coated steels with a yield strength less than 500 MPa
shall not experience any flaking on the outside of a 180°, 0 radius bend test per ISO7438. Steel
with a YS above 500MPa shall not experience any flaking on the outside of a 90° bend to the
radius defined in Tables 5, 6 and 7.
Table 11: Coating Mass Requirements (per side)

Coating Minimum Coating Mass Maximum Coating Mass Approximate Coating
Type (g/m2) (g/m2) Thickness (μm)
40 60 5.6 – 8.5
GI 60 90 8.5 – 13
85 115 12 – 16
ZN 32 46 4.5 – 6.5
30 55 4.5 – 7.7
ZM 40 65 6.2 – 9.2
50 80 7.7 – 12
12 32 1.7 – 4.5
EG 50 70 7 – 10
70 90 9.9 – 13
40 60 5.6 – 8.5
GA
50 80 7 – 10
30 60 10 – 20
AS
45 85 15 – 28
5.7.4 Surface Treatment. The steel shall have sufficient protection to ensure no corrosion occurs
during transport or storage. Any surface treatments shall form part of the qualification process, thus
any change shall require retesting and approval by Tesla Motors Materials Engineering. Qualification
procedures may include: Paint / e-coat, adhesives, coating compatibility, welding.
5.7.4.1 Lubrication and Corrosion Protection. Only lubricants and corrosion protectant coatings
which have been approved by Tesla Materials Engineering for compatibility with Tesla’s paint
pretreatment lines may be used. Approved lubricants are listed in Table 12 below. The maximum
amount of lubrication permitted is 1.5 g/m2 on each side.
Table 12: Approved Lubricants and Corrosion Protectant Coatings
Lubricant Coating Type Description
Quaker DryCote 290 Mineral Oil (hot melt) High-performance dry lubricant
Zeller+Gmelin Multidraw Drylube E1 Mineral Oil (hot melt) High-performance dry lubricant
Corrosion protecting oil with lubricating
Quaker FerroCote 61 A US Mineral Oil (liquid)
capabilities.
Corrosion protecting oil with lubricating
Quaker FerroCote EGL 1 Mineral Oil (liquid)
capabilities.
Zeller+Gmelin Multidraw KTL N1 Mineral Oil (liquid) Blank-washing oil
Zeller+Gmelin Multidraw KTL N16 Mineral Oil (liquid) Blank- or coil-applied wet lubricant
5.7.5 Adhesive and Ecoat Compatability. Materials, including substrate, coating and lubricaion, must
be compatable with Tesla’s Structural Adhesives and Paint Line.
5.7.5.1 Adhesive Performance. Steel shall be compatable with Tesla’s structural adhesives per
TM-5002, Section 3.5.1.3 (APGE test cycle in specific). Note, for Steel, samples shall be e-
coated prior to testing per TM-5002. Only one gage is required for qualification testing provided
said gage is representative of the conversion coating chemsitry, process, coating weight, etc. of
all gages being qualified bassed on the selected for evaluation. The gage used for validation
shall be as close to 2mm as possible given the gage range being qualified.
5.7.5.2 Ecoat Adherence. Steels shall be compatible with Tesla’s pretreatement, e-coat and
paint systems. Qualification shall be conducted per TM-5001, Table 4 Adhesion (ASTM D3359)
requirement only. The suggested sample size is 100mm x 150mm. Qualification testing per TM-
5001 is only required for each unique combination of conversion coating and lubrication to be
supplied and is not required for all gages and grades being qualified.
5.8 Weldability. For steels with a minimum ultimate tensile strength greater than or equal to 700 MPa,
resistance spot welded samples shall be generated. Information regarding the weld equipment and
profile used to generate the test samples shall be provided.
5.8.1.1 Weld Strength. Lap-shear and cross-tension testing shall be performed and reported in
accordance with TM-2501 (3 samples minimum for each test).
5.8.1.2 Weld Cross Section. Micrographs of the cross section at a suitable magnification to show
weld nugget and heat affected zone shall be provided.
5.8.1.3 Weld Microhardness. A microhardness traverse shall be performed on the weld cross
section including both parent materials in accordance with AWS D8.9M.
5.9 Corrosion. Corrosion testing is required as a component of qualification to this specification.
5.9.1 General Corrosion. General corrosion susceptibility shall be assessed on e-coated and scribed
as well as un-ecoated samples. Exposure shall be 90 cycles, salt solution A per TP-0000808. The
suggested sample size is 100mm x 150mm. For qualification, corrosion testing is only required for
each unique coating chemistry and process being used and is not required for every gage and grade
being qualified.
5.10 Hydrogen Induced Delayed Cracking. For steels with an ultimate tensile strength greater than 1200
MPa, Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing of Ultra High Strength Steels and Stampings by Acid Immersion
should be performed to assess susceptibility to hydrogen induced delayed cracking. Five U-bend
samples shall be tested, and all five must be able to sustain 80% of the material tensile strength for 300
hours in a 0.1N HCl solution without fracture. Any Zinc coated steel may use a 0.001N HCl solution.
PH levels shall be reported at the start and end of the test.
5.10.1 Component-Level Testing. Additional testing may be required on components if there is

significant risk of addition of residual stress or diffusible hydrogen to the material during component
manufacture and processing. Consult with Tesla Materials Engineering if necessary to determine the
degree of risk and necessary testing to evaluate.
5.11 Reporting. During production, properties for each lot shall be reported as indicated in Table 14,
15, or 16 below, unless otherwise indicated in a supplier-specific addendum. Lot release certificates
should be sent by email to coil_certs@teslamotors.com.
5.11.1 Inspection Certificates. Inspection certificates proveded for all steel shall include tests from
the smaller of each coil or 20t lot for each grade, thickness, coating mass and surface condition.
The inspection certificates shall be provided in English and should include mechanical properties,
BHI, chemical composition, coating mass for bth sides, alloy name, thickness, dimensions, individual
identification / tracking / serial numbers, passivation treatments and lubrication (type and quantity).
5.11.2 Marking. All steel should be marked with sufficient information to track its complete
manufacturing details. Marking should always be on the unexposed side of any exposed (E) grade
steel. Labelling of all product must meet Tesla Labelling specifications. And should include Part
Name, Part Number, Size, Quantity, Weight, Specification, Making Date etc. Traceability of parts
per BMS-0000151 should be at least as stringent as Grade B.
6 Qualification
6.1 General Requirements. Material suppliers must submit a complete material qualification package
consisting of the data outlined in Table 13 for each unique material to be qualified, and approval of that
package by Tesla Materials Engineering is required for material qualification. Data shall be submitted
using a Tesla provided “Qualification Data Submission Tempalte.” Additionally, a complete PPAP
package (including Process Control Plan) must be submitted to Tesla Supplier Industrialization
Engineering in accordance with BMS-0000051. Reduction in these qualification requirements (e.g.
testing representative thicknesses rather than all thicknesses for a given grade) may be permissible, but
any reduction requires the approval of Tesla Materials Engineering and Tesla Supplier Industrialization
Engineering.
6.2 Unique Material. A unique material is defined for the purposes of qualification as a unique
combination of grade and thickness, produced on a single set of processing equipment, from a single
raw material source, in a single location. Distinct coil widths do not require independent qualification.
6.2.1 Qualification by Similarity. When approved by Tesla Materials Engineering, qualification of a

material by similarity, for example multiple gages of a given grade, may be approved via full
qualification testing of the unique material plus a limited number of qualification tests for those similar
materials. Typical supplementary qualification testing on similar gages may include, but not limited
to:
6.2.1.1 Surrogate Data: Surrogate data typically consists of historical lot release test results. 6
coils of surrogate data shall be provided to Tesla for analysis.
6.2.1.2 Reduced Testing: When surrogate data is unavilable, qualification by similarity can be
completed with a limited degree of testing. This testing will typically consist of, but is not stricly
limited to, mechanical properties, chemical composition and micorstructual analysis from 1 coil
at the head, tail, edge and center locations.
Acceptance of qualification by similarity will primarily be based on wheather the suplementary data
falls within the statistical distribution of the full qualification results.
6.3 Lot Requirements. A minimum of 3 coils are required the first phase of qualification. A minimum of
3 additional coils, distinct from those used in the first phase and from a different cast lot from those
used in Phase 1, are required for Phase 2 of qualification.
6.4 Material Shipment. Production Material Shipment. Material supplied to this specification shall be
qualified by Tesla Materials Engineering prior to shpping materials to Tesla or any of Tesla’s suppliers.
Approval to ship prior to full qualification requires the approval of Tesla Materials Engineering and Tesla
Supplier Industrialization Engineering with a Deviation.
6.4.1 Pre-Production Materials. Un-qualfied materials for pre-production vehicles can be shipped
without a deviation if Phase 1 qualification testing is complete. If Phase 1 is not compelte, materials
must be shipped on Devaiation. Additional testing per the discression of Tesla Materials Engineering
may also be required for review prior to approval to ship ahead of full qualification.
Table 13: Test Requirements for Qualification and Serial Productiona

Qualification
Test Requirement 6 coils from 2 heats (3 coils of data required prior to shipping material Production
to Tesla)
Dimensional Thickness Head & Tail at Center & Edge of Every Coil Every Coil
Chemical Composition Chemical Composition Every Coil Every Coil
Grain size Head & Tail of One Coil, at 0 and 90° to Rolling Direction N/A
Microstructure Phase Volume Fraction
One Coil N/A
Cleanliness
Yield Strength (YS) Every Coil
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) Every Coil
Uniform Elongation (Ag) Every Coil
Elongation at Break (A50/80) Head/Tail & Center/Edge at 0° , 90° and 45° of Every Coil1 Every Coil
Elongation at Break (A4.5) N/A
Mechanical Properties Strain-Hardening Exponent, 10-20% Strain (n10-20/Ag) Every Coil
Plastic Strain Ratio, 20% Strain (r9020) Every Coil
Bake Hardening Index (BHI) Head and Tail of 3 Coilsb N/A
Hole Expansion Ratio (HER) Three Coilsb N/A
Strain Rate Sensitivity (m)
One Coilb N/A
Full Stress Strain Curve(s)
b
Forming Limit Curve (FLC) One Coil N/A
Formability
Stamping Trials per Tesla Manufacturing Engineering N/A
Strain-Life (E-N)
Fatigue One Coilb N/A
Stress-Life (S-N)
1
Surface Roughness Average (Ra) Head & Tail and Center & Edge of Every Coil Every Coil
Surface Roughness Peak (Rpc) Head & Tail and Center & Edge of Every Coil1 Every Coil
Surface Condition Coating Mass Top & Bottom, Head & Tail and Center & Edge of Every Coil1 Every Coil
Coating Bend Test Head & Tail and Center & Edge of Every Coil1 N/A
Lubrication Head and tail, outer edge and center of every coil N/A
Adhesive Performance
Adhesive & E-Coat Compatability2
E-Coat Adherence
Weld Strength
One Coilb N/A
Weldability Cross Section
Microhardness
Corrosion General Corrosion
Delayed Cracking Hydrogen Embrittlement One Coil3 N/A
Sample material Tesla Internal Evaluation as Required 6 pcs at 300x300mm from one coil or as required N/A
a. Submit data using Tesla provided “Qualification Data Submission Template”.
1. Edge locations only required for three coils6
b. If available, surrogate data may be provided with approval from Tesla Materials Engineering.
2. Only required for a single representative combination of coating and lubrication combination
Must include original coil information for traceability
3. Must be coil with highest UTS produced during this stage of qualification
Printed copies are uncontrolled. Controlled documents reside electronically. Individuals in possession of an uncontrolled copy are responsible for ensuring that they are using the latest
revision of this document.
7 Document History
VERSION REVISOR DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
1 G.PATTINSON 2015-Aug-10 Initial release
Added Grades:
 CR-290-490-DP-S
 CR-900-1180-DP-S
 CR-400-690-TR-S
 CR-600-980-TR-S
 CR-850-1180-TR-S
 CR-700-1050-CP-S
G.RAYNER and
2 2015-Dec-21 5.1.1.8 – defined requirement for non-bake hardening grades.
G. PATTINSON
5.3 added Carbon Equivalent language
Table 6:
 BH grade BHI changed from 30 to 20 in line with North American 6
month guarantee and VDA
 Bend test radii added
 CR-590-980-DP-S n4-6 changed from 0.12 to 0.10
 CR-700-980-DP-S n4-6 changed from 0.10 to 0.08
Modified language of 0.8 Quality Control
Modified Tables 4, 5, and 6
Modified 5.4 Microstructure—added micrograph and phase volume fraction
reporting requirement
Added Section 5.5 Weldability
Moved bake hardenable steels from Table 6 to Table 4
Removed CR-700-1050-CP-S
Added CR-420-590-DP-S
3 G.RAYNER 2016-Apr-18 Added HR-420-590-DP-S
Added HR-440-580-FB-S
Added CR-1050-1300-MS-S
Reduced YS requirement on CR-1400-1700 to 1350 MPa
Increased Max UTS for CR4 and CR5 to 350 Mpa
Added Quaker FerroCote EGL 1 as approved lubricant
Added Section 6 Qualification (replaces section 5.7)
 Added Tables 14, 15, 16 for testing requirements during qualification
Modified some table titles to align throughout document
Reclassified CR-420-590-DP-S and HR-420-590- DP-S as LA grades
Added new grade HR-660-780-LA-S
Added new grade HR-720-950-CP-S
Modified A50 requirement for CR-550-650-LA-S from 14% to 13%.
Integration of mechanical properties exceptions into relevant tables
Modified Al requirement on CR-1050-1300-MS-S and CR-1200-1500-MS-S
Modified Mn and Si requirements of CR-850-1180-TR-S
4 G.RAYNER 2016-Sept-07 Increase max Si content for CR-1400-1700-MS-S to 1.2
Addition of Ti + Nb + V requirement for LA grades
5.3.2 Added Ra requirement for exposed-quality material.
5.3.2 and 5.3.3 language modifications
5.5 expanded to include microhardness traverses and explicitly reference AWS
specification for testing.
5.6 Hydrogen Induced Delayed Cracking added
Tables 14-16 Addition of sample submission requirement
Added HER and R-Ratios to most steels
Reduced minimum Aluminum content on HSLA CR-550 and JAC590
Increased Maximum Mn Content for JAC590 grade
Changed naming convention for JAC590 from CR-420-590-LA-S to CR-420-590-
CMn-S as it’s not technically an HSLA and is causing confusion
5 G. PATTINSON 2017-Jan-10
Added Table 7, for Typical properties our current material cards are based on. Un-
qualified materials must be within +10% of these values for delivery to Tesla.
Re-numbered all tables after insertion of Table 7.
Consolidate the 3 different qualification tables into 1.
Added a maximum lubricant weight to lubrication requirement section.
Added requirement to report PH level at the start and end of the hydrogen
embrittlement test as the tests are conducted in an uncontrolled bath.
Added exception for Delayed cracking HCL solution for zinc coated steels.
Added general corrosion requirement
Added additional detail on paint and adhesive compatibility tests
Added guidance on gage qualification by similarity
Increased P content max for CR-340 and CR-420 to 0.04 per supplier request.
Added qualification requirement for 4.5mm gage length elongation at fracture, while
allowing the use of 50 or 80mm gage length for production testing.
Revised qualification table to align with Qualification Data Submission Template
Replaced BMS-0000258 with BMS-0000051 (supplier quality assurance manual)
Added Grade CR5X-140-260-S
P. EDWARDS 2017-Feb-10, Added ASTM E1245 standard for phase volume fraction measurements
6
& S. PAPPU 2017-April-14 Modified typical uniform elongation (Ag) value for CR2-140-270-S from 20% to
24.5%
Modified r-value along L-direction for CR-340-410-LA-S (Table 8) from 0.15 to 0.8
Included test cycle requirement for adhesive performance per TM-5002
Removed filiform corrosion requirement
Included maximum lubrication limit for each side of the coil
Included sample size requirements for e-coat performance and corrosion evaluation
Added every coil test requirement for uniform elongation values (Table 13,
production lot release)
Modified sample material quantities for Tesla internal evaluation

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TM-2011

Steel, Rolled Product - Sheet and Strip

0 Overview & Guidance

TM-2000 Metallic Materials Qualified Producers List

3.2.7 Uncoated (UC). Uncoated steel.

L0. Initial Gauge Length of test specimen in mm.

Ra. Roughness average.

UTS. Ultimate tensile strength.

[Rolling Type-(formability)]-[Min YS]-[Min UTS]-[Steel type]-S-[Coating type][Coating mass]-[Surface quality]

4.1.5 [S] is used to indicate that the material is a sheet metal.

Example: CR1-140-270-S-EG60/60-U refers to a cold rolled mild steel of drawing quality

Table 1: TM-2011 Grades

Table 2: Chemical Composition of Mild, MC, IF, and BH Steels 1

Table 3: Chemical Composition of High Strength Low Alloy Steels1,2

Table 4: Chemical Composition of Higher Strength and Multi-Phase Steels1

5.4.1.4.1.1 Qualification. During qualification testing, two elongation at fracture values

Table 5: Mechanical Properties of Mild, MC, IF, and BH Steels

Table 6: Mechanical Properties of High Strength Low Alloy Steels1,2,3

Table 7: Mechanical Properties of Higher Strength and Multi-Phase Steels1,2

Table 8: Typical Mechanical Properties (in specific orientations)

5.5.1.1 Stamping/Hemming Trials. At the reqeust of Tesla Manufacturing Engineering, tiral

Table 9: Surface Finish

Surface Finish Roughness Average Peak Count

Exposed (E) 0.7-1.3 ≥50

Table 10: Coatings and Surface Quality

Table 11: Coating Mass Requirements (per side)

Table 12: Approved Lubricants and Corrosion Protectant Coatings

Lubricant Coating Type Description

5.9 Corrosion. Corrosion testing is required as a component of qualification to this specification.

5.10.1 Component-Level Testing. Additional testing may be required on components if there is

6.2.1 Qualification by Similarity. When approved by Tesla Materials Engineering, qualification of a

Table 13: Test Requirements for Qualification and Serial Productiona

VERSION REVISOR DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

1 G.PATTINSON 2015-Aug-10 Initial release

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