QStE 380 TM

High-strength steels for cold-forming,

thermomechanically-rolled

Material no. 1.0978 Chemical composition 1)2) Mechanical properties 1)

according to SEW 0921) (in percent by weight)
Tensile strength class B Nom. thick. e Yield strength R eL /Rp 0.2
min. max. ≥ 380 MPa
1) No valid norm
C 0.12%
Si 0.50% Nom. thick. e Tensile strength Rm
Usage Mn 1.50% 450 – 590 MPa
The steel grade QStE 380 corresponds P 0.025%
to S380MC according to DIN EN 10149- S 0.020% Nom. thick. e Total elongation A 2)
2. These steels are used for cold-formed Al 0.015 % < 3 mm ≥ 18 %
components of the most varied designs. Nb 0.09% ≥ 3 mm ≥ 22 %
Their fields of application include the man- Ti 0.22%
1) The tensile test values given in the table apply to
ufacture of :
longitudinal samples (l); in case of strip and sheet
– Longitudinal beams 1) Heat analysis
steel of widths of ≥ 600 mm they apply to transverse
– Frames 2) The maximum content of Nb+V+Ti shall not exceed samples (t).
0.220%.
– Cold-pressed parts 2) It applies to nominal thickness e:
e < 3 mm: A80
– Cold-rolled sections
e ≥ 3 mm: A5
– and Structural pipes
The user of these steel grades must
make sure that his calculation, design Notch impact energy
and processing methods are appropri- If agreed in the order, the notch impact
ate for the material. The forming process energy is proved using longitudinal sam-
used must be suitable for the intended ples at -20 °C. The average notch im-
application and comply with the state-of- pact energy from 3 samples must be 40 J
the-art; it is of fundamental importance to minimum. One individual value may fall
the processing behaviour of these steel short of the required minimum value by
grades. not more than 30 %. The sample width
These steel grades offer excellent shall equal the product thickness if the
bending, flanging, cold-bordering and latter is between 6 and 10 mm. The tests
folding properties in both longitudinal and are performed by using samples similar to
transverse direction. The bending radii Charpy-V samples. The required minimum
specified below should be observed as values are to be reduced proportionally to
minimum values. the sample width.

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QStE 380 TM
High-strength steels for cold-forming,
thermomechanically-rolled

Heat treatment Available dimensions Welding

Normalised and stress relief annealing Hot-rolled coils unpickled, mill edge These steel grades can be welded both
above 580 °C with long holding times re- manually and using automatic equipment
sults in a reduction of yield strength and Thickness in mm Width in mm by means of all electrical welding process-
tensile strength as compared to the ‘as- 2.00 – 2.24 900 – 1400 es provided the general technical rules are
delivered’ condition which is why such 2.25 – 2.49 900 – 1450 observed. No major hardness increases
heat treatments should be avoided. It also 2.50 – 2.99 900 – 1500 appear in the heat-affected zone. Preheat-
follows that these steel grades are not 3.00 – 3.99 900 – 1680 ing is not necessary under normal welding
suitable for hot-forming. If low-voltage 4.00 – 6.00 900 – 1750 conditions and down to workpiece tem-
annealing is necessary to compensate the 6.01 – 12.70 900 – 1750 peratures of +5 °C. Below +5 °C, pre-heat-
welding stresses, the recommended an- Widths < 900 mm and thicknesses > 12.70 mm on ing to 150 °C is recommended.
nealing time between 530 °C and 580 °C request The welding wires and electrodes ap-
is 30 minutes for all product thicknesses proved in the respective strength category
and steel grades. Hot-rolled slit strip must be used as filler metals.
In addition to this, the general mean-
Thickness in mm Width in mm ing of the detailed information provided
2.00 – 2.24 100 – 690 in ‘Stahl-Eisen-Werkstoffblatt’ (Iron and
2.25 – 2.49 100 – 715 steel material sheet) 088 must be ob-
2.50 – 2.99 100 – 740 served.
3.00 – 4.50 100 – 800
4.50 – 6.00 116 – 800
6.01 – 7.00 175 – 800
7.01 – 8.00 233 – 800 Condition of delivery, scope of test-
Widths <100 mm on request ing and certificate
The provisions of EN 10149-2, chapters
7.2 and 8 shall apply for delivery and in-
spection. The products are delivered in a
thermomechanically-rolled condition.

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