HIGH EDGE DUCTILITY STEEL FOR CARS
Docol® HE is a new range of hot rolled advanced high strength steel (AHSS) with improved edge ductility for automotive manufacturers facing technical challenges in production.
Greatly increased local formability
HE steels are developed specifically for the most demanding applications and manufacturing conditions in the automotive industry. Their finer microstructure improves edge ductility with greatly increased local formability, sheared edge quality and hole expansion ratios. Forming of components with cut edges is done without risking micro cracks, burrs or failure, which can be costly to production.
The low alloy composition improves formability in general as well as weldability, when conventional welding techniques are used.
The low alloy composition improves formability in general as well as weldability, when conventional welding techniques are used.
Examples on applications where Docol® HE can work as a problem solver.
Yield strengths of 355 to 500 MPa
Docol® HE is currently available with yield strengths of 355MPa, 420MPa, 460MPa and 500MPa. They are available in thicknesses from 2-6 mm and are delivered as coil or sheet. The next step in product development for this type of steel will focus on extended dimensions ranges and higher tensile strengths.
Available Docol® HE steel grades:
Docol® 355 HE
Docol® 420 HE
Docol® 460 HE
Docol® 500 HE
A finer microstructure
Standard MC/LA grade
A finer microstructure
Docol® HE grade
Excellent for chassis components, consoles, clutches and more
Docol® HE is suitable for a wide range of chassis components, consoles, seats and parts in power trains, clutches, couplings and any component that is stamped with a stretched edge. Fine blanking with Docol® HE is also excellent, which opens for new areas of use.
Fully certified
Docol® HE grades meet and exceed EN10149-2. They can be delivered with dual certifications in order to solve current production issues or enable new complex designs without having to change existing standards.
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