Material Specifications MAT1020

HIGH STRENGTH (HS), HOT ROLLED SHEET AND STRIP,

HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY (HSLA) AND STRUCTURAL STEELS

1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification provides requirements for high strength (HS), hot rolled (HR) sheet and strip
steel. These materials include high strength low alloy (HSLA) and structural (Grade A only) steels.
There are three grades covered in the specification with Grade A1 identified as the preferred grade, see
Table 1. Each of the grades may be specified for sheet or strip product forms. This specification is
intended to replace Former CNH Company Material Specifications listed in Annex B and should be used
on all applicable new and updated drawings.

1.2 REVISED GRADES – LEGACY MATERIALS

1.2.1 MAT1020 Revision F established new Grades with chemistry and mechanical property
requirements. Former Grades are withdrawn and are replaced as shown in Table 1. The new grades
shall be used where materials on existing drawings are updated by Design Engineering per this
specification. Where these material updates are made to a drawing, the change shall be documented in
the revision notes on the drawing. Annex B, Table B3 lists National standard materials previously
referenced for the MAT1020 Grades that shall not be used on new or updated drawings.

Table 1 Grade and Material Description

All Grades are supplied to chemistry and mechanical property requirements.
Replaced
Grade Description
Grade
A1
A Hot rolled high strength steel
(Preferred Grade)
B1 B Hot rolled high strength low alloy steel with improved formability
(1) (1)
C1 C Hot rolled high strength low alloy steel with good formability
(Non-Preferred) (Non-Preferred) Higher strength, but less formability than Grade B
(1) Effective with MAT1020 Revision F new component designs shall
D
be specified with Grade C1.
(Non-Preferred)
Same as Grade C with slightly higher strength.
(1) These Grades are not readily available in North America. Use only where the improved strength to weight ratio is required.

2. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

CNH DWDG100 (86979040) Specifying Steel Sheet Thickness

CNH ENPJ100 (86619032) Significant Characteristics
CNH MAT1020D Design and Material Information, HS HR Sheet and Strip
CNH MAT1025 (87021627) High Strength (HS) Hot Rolled Plate
CNH MAT1003 (86979049) Metallic Material Designations on Engineering Drawings

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3. APPLICATION
3.1 HS hot rolled steel sheet and strip is produced to minimum mechanical properties and chemical
composition requirements. These materials are generally microalloyed to meet minimum mechanical
property requirements. HS steel has higher minimum yield and tensile strength than low carbon
commercial quality HR steel. It has good weldability, formability, and a high strength to weight ratio that
may be beneficial in applications where weight reduction is important. When welding Grade C1 materials
the weld electrode filler metal shall meet or exceed the base metal strength requirements.
3.1.1 HS hot rolled sheet and strips are commonly produced in the thickness range from 1.2 to 6 mm
(0.044 – 0.230 in) in North America; thickness range may be limited to 1.2 to 4.5 mm (0.044 to 0.180 in.)
when widths exceed 1200 mm (48 in.). HS hot rolled sheet in Europe is produce in thickness from under
2.0 to 8.0 mm while hot rolled strip is available in thickness that range from 0.80 to 15.0 mm. Nominal
thickness tolerances are equal or tighter for strip than sheet; see national standards for tolerance values.
For materials greater than 6 mm (0.25 in.) thick see MAT1025 (87021627) High Strength HR plate.
3.1.2 HS hot rolled strip may be produced as single width or in multiple widths subsequently slit to the
desired width. When the width of the product form equals or exceeds 600 mm (23⅝ in.) it qualifies as a
sheet. If the width of product form is less than 600 mm (23⅝ in.) it qualifies as a strip.
3.2 Sheet and strip are typically provided with mill or cut edges. HS strips hot rolled to narrower
widths are also produced with square edges per some national standards. Strip cut to narrower widths
from sheet does not qualify as strip unless it meets strip requirements. Strip may be ordered over sheet
when edge condition, tolerance and reduced cost due to avoiding cutting or slitting of strips from sheets
or coils is justified by CNH manufacturing locations.
3.3 ROPS/FOPS: MAT1020 Grades A1 and B1 steel may be used as part of a ROPS/FOPS
structure. Where these Grades are specified, in accordance with applicable national standards,
ROPS/FOPS structure performance testing must be conducted at cold temperature (-18°C) conditions as
Charpy Impact properties are not guaranteed for these Grades. Refer to the MAT1145 ROPS-FOPS
Steel specification for material identification, documentation, and performance testing requirements.
MAT1020 Grades may be specified for ROPS/FOPS applications as shown in Section 7.2.3.2.

3.4 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS

3.4.1 For MAT1020 Grades A1, B1, and C1, strip may be substituted where sheet is specified; sheet
shall not be substituted where strip is specified.
3.4.2 Grade B1 has improved formability for use where fabrication involves difficult forming or tight radii
bending. Grade B1 may be used where Grade A1 is specified. Grade A1 shall not be substituted where
Grade B1 is specified without the approval of controlling CNH Design Engineering. Grades C1 is less
formable than Grade B1 and should be specified only where the higher strength of Grade C1 is required.
3.4.3 For some range of material thickness, both MAT1020 and MAT1025 Grades of material may be
available. In these cases, where a MAT1020 Grade is specified, a corresponding MAT1025 Grade
material may be supplied providing the substitute material meets all the requirements of the specified
MAT1020 Grade.
3.4.4 Where Grade C1 is specified, ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80 may be substituted for ASTM
A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 70 which is generally not available in North America. Grade 80 steel has higher
strength and comparable formability compared to the Grade 70 steel. Steel suppliers must advise
procuring CNH facilities of this material substitution before any shipment for part production.

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3.5 Pickling, descaling or other surface preparation may be required for applications, such as painted
parts, where improved surface finish is needed. Where surface finish is critical to the application, this
requirement should be negotiated with the supplier and noted on the purchase order.
3.6 HS sheet or strip that is to be laser cut may require improved flatness and reduced residual stress
compared to conventional sheet or strip steel. Cold reduced or temper rolled sheet or strip may be
required to meet these requirements. Manufacturing and/or purchasing shall negotiate the correct
material conditions with suppliers to meet these requirements in addition to requirements in designated
National Standards.
4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 HS sheet and strip steel supplied according to MAT1020 shall meet all requirements of this
specification, applicable National Standards, and any special requirements on the engineering drawing.

4.1.1 Unless otherwise specified MAT1020 Grade A1 (preferred) shall be supplied to this specification.

4.2 NATIONAL STANDARD MATERIALS

4.2.1 Annex A provides a partial listing of National Standards materials identified as acceptable for
supply of materials to MAT1020 grades. Other National Standard materials, not listed in Annex A, that
comply with MAT1020 requirements may also be supplied. In general, it is permissible to produce a part
from any of these comparable National Standard grades for the corresponding MAT1020 Grade when no
special strength or composition requirements are specified.

4.2.2 CNH Industrial Design Engineering must consider the differences in dimensional tolerances and
properties of National Standard plate materials supplied to this specification to assure functionality,
reliability, and serviceability of a part when manufactured in different parts of the world. In applications
where these differences can not be compensated for in the design, the material may be restricted to a
specific National Standard material as described in CNH MAT1003 (86979049) Metallic Material
Designations on Engineering Drawings.

4.3 CHEMISTRY
Materials supplied to this specification must conform to the composition limits in Table 2.
Chemistry, HS HR Sheet / Strip
(1)(2)
Table 2 Composition, Weight %, Heat Analysis
(Element Maximum unless otherwise specified)
Grade C Mn P S Si Al Cu Ni Cr Mo V Nb Ti
A1 0.23 1.60 0.04 0.04 0.55 --- 0.55 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.10 0.08 0.10
0.015
B1 0.15 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.50 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.20 0.09 0.15
min
0.015
C1 0.15 1.70 0.025 0.035 0.50 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.20 0.09 0.15
min
--- indicates element content is not specified; report if analyzed
(1) Values for Nb (Cb), V, Ti, and Mo apply only where used as microalloying element. The sum of these elements shall be 0.22% maximum
(2) Aluminum values apply only where it is used for steel deoxidation.

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4.4 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Materials supplied to this specification shall meet mechanical property requirements in Table 3.

Table 3 HS HR Sheet / Strip, Mechanical Properties (1)

(2)
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation
Grade
MPa (psi) MPa (psi), Min. %, Min.
A1 430-630 (62,500-91,500) 345 (50,000)
18 [T<3 mm]
(Preferred) 21 [3≤ T ≤6 mm]
21 [T<3 mm]
B1 415-550 (60,000-80,000) 345 (50,000)
23 [3≤ T ≤6 mm]
C1 15 [T<3 mm]
540-700 (78,500-101,500) 480 (70,000)
(Non-Preferred) 17 [3≤ T ≤6 mm]
(1) Values are generally for thickness greater than 3 mm. Mechanical property requirements may vary with thickness.
(2) Elongation determined per ISO 6892-1, test piece type 1, gauge length Lo= 50 mm (2 inch)

4.5 PROTOTYPE VALIDATION - MATERIALS

MAT1020 materials used for fabrication and validation of performance in part prototypes must comply
with Table 3 mechanical property requirements for the specified Grade. National Standard materials
listed in Table A1, or equivalent steels, shall be used to produce prototypes. Steel mill material
certificates are required to confirm chemistry and mechanical properties for the material supplied. Use of
higher strength materials for a specified Grade is not permitted. For example, where Grade C1 is
specified, ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80 may not be substituted for ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 70
to produce part prototypes.

4.6 FINISH AND APPEARANCE

Unless otherwise specified, material shall be supplied as-rolled and dry, normally without removing the
surface hot rolled oxide or scale. Where product is specified to be pickled or blasted to remove surface
scale it shall be furnished oiled. The delivery condition shall be agreed upon between the product
supplier and purchasing location.

4.7 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

4.7.1 Sheet and strip products shall conform to the permissible variations in dimensions as specified in
the applicable National Standards for the material supplied for an application.

4.7.2 It is recommended that the thickness range be specified on the engineering drawing per
guidelines in CNH DWGD100 Specifying Steel Sheet Thickness.

4.8 It may be required per the National Standard to specify the required edge condition for a sheet
and strip to the supplier.

5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Optional conditions or grades listed in National Standards may be applied as special requirements
(SPCL). These special requirements or grades shall be indicated on the engineering drawing and apply
to both the CNH grade and National Standard specified, see example Section 7.2.3.

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6. INSPECTION AND REJECTION

6.1 All sheet and strip material supplied to this specification shall be equivalent in every respect to
samples approved by the purchasing CNH location. While the purchasing location may test samples
from incoming shipments for quality assurance, the supplier is responsible for ensuring that shipments
meet the stated requirements without depending upon the purchaser’s inspection.
6.2 All National Standards and related test methods are to be latest issue unless otherwise specified.

6.3 Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation determined per the following methods or equivalent:
• ISO 6892-1 Metallic Materials-Tensile Testing; Test at Room Temperature
• ASTM E8M – 00b Tension Testing of Metallic Materials (Metric), dimensions per Figure 8

7. DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Specifying a restricted (RSTR) or special (SPCL) material may require the use of a significant
characteristic per CNH Engineering Procedure ENPJ100 (86619032). This determination will be made
as part of the design review process.
7.1.1 The title block of engineering drawings shall contain material designations as described in CNH
MAT1003 (86979049) Metallic Material Designations on Engineering Drawings.
7.2 This specification contains specific steel composition and mechanical property requirements that
are additional to those in the National Standards of the referenced materials. The MAT1020 specification
must therefore be reviewed to assure compliance with these specific requirements. Where MAT1020
materials are specified in the drawing title block, the CNH Industrial Material block shall include the
generic material name and shape, the CNH Industrial Material Specification number, and grade. The
Local Material block shall specify the following. It shall indicate “SEE CNH MAT1020” for standard
material designations where applicable National Standard materials are permitted for the specified
MAT1020 Grade, see Section 7.2.1. It shall contain “SEE NOTES” for RSTR or SPCL specified
materials; the “Material” drawing note shall include the applicable material specification and Grade and/or
any special requirements such as surface finish, see Sections 7.2.2 and 7.2.3.

7.2.1 Standard MAT1020 Material Designation

7.2.1.1 HS HR Sheet Material

Local Material
SEE CNH MAT1020
CNH Material
HS HR SHEET, CNH MAT1020, GRADE A1

7.2.1.2 HS HR Strip Material

Local Material
SEE CNH MAT1020
CNH Material
HS HR STRIP, CNH MAT1020, GRADE A1

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7.2.2 Restricted Material (RSTR)

Local Material
SEE NOTES
CNH Material
HS HR SHEET, CNH MAT1020, RSTR
MATERIAL (Note on drawing):
HS HR SHEET, ASTM A1011, HSLAS-F GRADE 80
NO ALTERNATE MATERIAL PERMITTED

7.2.3 Special Requirements (SPCL):

7.2.3.1 Special High Strength Grade

Local Material
SEE NOTES
CNH Material
HS HR SHEET, CNH MAT1020, SPCL
MATERIAL (Note on drawing):
HS HR SHEET, EN 10149-2, S700MC
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (SPCL) ARE:
YIELD STRENGTH, 700 MPa (101,500 psi) MINIMUM

7.2.3.2 ROPS / FOPS Structure Application

Local Material
SEE NOTES
CNH Material
SHEET, CNH MAT1145, GRADE A, SPCL
MATERIAL (Note on drawing):
HS HR SHEET, CNH MAT1020, GRADE A1
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (SPCL) ARE:
CHARPY IMPACT PROPERTIES ARE NOT GUARENTEED
MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION PER CNH MAT1145

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ANNEX A
National Standard Materials and Properties Information
1. Table A1 indicates National Standard materials identified by CNH Industrial Materials Engineering
that are acceptable for supply to MAT1020 Grades. Other National Standard materials, not currently
listed, that comply with MAT1020 requirements may also be supplied for part applications without
Materials Engineering approval. Additional National Standard materials will be added to this listing by
Materials Engineering as this information is available.

A1 MAT1020 National Standard Materials

Grade National Standard Material / Grade Remarks
A1 ASTM A1011, HSLAS Grade 50 Class 1
(Preferred) EN 10025-2, S355J2
ISO 4996, HS355
IS 1079, HR5 YST380
(1)
Heavy Coil;
ASTM A1018, HSLAS Grade 50 Class 1
B1 ASTM A1011, HSLAS-F Grade 50
EN 10149-2, S355MC
ISO 5951, HSF355
IS 1079, HR5 YST340
(1)
Hvy Coil;
ASTM A1018, HSLAS-F Grade 50
(2)
C1 ASTM A1011, HSLAS-F Grade 70
(Non-Preferred) EN 10149-2, S500MC
ISO 5951, HSF490
IS 1079, HR5 YST500
(1)
Hvy Coil;
ASTM A1018, HSLAS-F Grade 70 (or 80)
(1) ASTM A1018/A1018M (heavy thickness coil) may be available for a thickness of ≥4.5 mm and may be used where the standard MAT1020
Grade is specified. ASTM A1018 Grades, particularly HSLAS-F Grades 70 and 80, are less formable than the comparable MAT1020 Grade
materials listed which may impact manufacturing processing, see also MAT1020D. ASTM A1018/A1018M superseded ASTM A935/A935M
and ASTM A936/A936M. ASTM A1018 HSLAS-F Grade 80 may be substituted for Grade 70 per Note 2.
(2) ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 70 is not readily available in North America. Where Grade C1 is specified, ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80
may be substituted for ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 70. Steel suppliers must advise procuring CNH Industrial facilities of this material
substitution before any shipment for part production, see also Section 3.4.4.

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ANNEX B
Former Company and National Standard Material Information

1. Table B1 shows Former CNH Company material specifications replaced by this specification.

Table B1 Former CNH Company Material Specifications

CNH NH Pennsylvania NH – Zedelgem NH Tractor
CASE
Grade FNHA Standard Engineering Stds Engineering
Sheet 2-A-002 (86050122) WS 50.04 St 52-3
A1 MS-314 Grade 50
Strip --- --- Fiat 52812,
Sheet MS-314 Grade 50, 2-A-003 (9842869) WS 50.04 QStE340TM FEE355
B1 Option 44
Strip 2-A-153 (9842892) ---
Sheet MS-314 Grade 70 --- --- ---
C1 Sheet MS-315 Grade 80 --- ---
2A-011 (9848074)
Strip --- --- ---

2. Table B2 shows National Standard materials previously designated for withdrawn Grades.

Table B2 Local Material and National Standard References, Sheet and Strip
(1)
ASTM
CNH Grade ASTM EN FIAT
(Alternate Materials)
A ASTM A1011, HSLAS ASTM A1018, EN 10025-2, Fiat 52891,
(Preferred) Grade 50 Class 1 HSLAS Grade 50 S355J2 FE 510D
ASTM A1011, ASTM A1018, EN 10149-2, Fiat 52813,
B
HSLAS-F Grade 50 HSLAS-F Grade 50 S355MC FEE 340V
(2) (2) (2)
C ASTM A1011, ASTM A1018, EN 10149-2, EN 10149-2,
(Non-Preferred) HSLAS-F Grade 70 HSLAS-F Grade 70 or 80 S500MC S500MC
D ASTM A1011, ASTM A1018, EN 10149-2, EN 10149-2,
(Non-Preferred) HSLAS-F Grade 80 HSLAS-F Grade 80 S550MC S550MC
(1) ASTM A1018 (heavy thickness coil) may be available for thickness of ≥4.5 mm; may be used where a standard CNH MAT1020 Grade is
specified. ASTM A1018 Grades, particularly HSLAS-F Grades 70 / 80, are less formable than the comparable CNH Grade materials.
(2) ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 70 is not readily available in North America. ASTM A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80 substitution was permitted

3. Restricted Former Listed National Standard Materials

Table B3 lists National Standard materials that were previously listed as comparable materials for the
former MAT1020 Grades. These materials may be designated on existing CNH Industrial drawings and
are provided here as a reference only to correlate these materials to former or current Grades. The
materials listed in Table B3 shall not be used on new or updated drawings.
(1)
Table B3 Former National Standard Materials (For Reference Only)
CNH Grade ASTM DIN BS EN FIAT
BS 4260, 50C Fiat 52812, FEE 380 / 355
A ASTM A607, DIN 17100, EN 10025-2,
BS 1449-1.4, HR 46/40 Fiat 52891,
(Preferred) Grade 50 St52-3 S355J2G3
BS 1449-1.10, HS 46/40 FE510C, FE 510D
(2)
ASTM A715, SEW 092, BS 1449-1.4, HR 46F40 Fiat 52813,
B ---
Grade 50 QStE380TM BS 1449-1.10, HS 46F40 FEE 340V
(2)
C ASTM A715, SEW 092,
--- --- ---
(Non-Preferred) Grade 70 QStE500TM
(2)
D ASTM A715, SEW 092,
--- --- ---
(Non-Preferred) Grade 80 QStE550TM
(1) These materials may be found on legacy drawings and in previous MAT1020revisions. When the these materials on drawings are changed
they shall be updated to Table 1 MAT1020 Grades. See MAT1020D or the referenced national standard for additional information.
(2) Stahl Eisen Werkstoffblatter, SEW 092.

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