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Nissan Engineering Standard

NES Cold Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips

The materials stipulated in this NES shall meet NES M0301 "Substance Use Restrictions" and RNES-B-
00027.
Special notice
Some parts of the contents (items and required values) in this NES have been transferred to RNES-B-
20069.
Please contact the issuance department when continuously presenting or using this NES.
1. SCOPE
This NES specifies the cold-rolled carbon steel sheets and strips (hereinafter referred to as “steel sheets”
except when a distinction between “sheet” and “coil” is needed) used for automobiles produced by the
Nissan Group.

2. STEEL SHEET SPECIFICATIONS AND THEIR SYMBOLS

Steel sheets are specified according to the classification chart below:

SP120 Classification for steel type 129, 121, 122, 123, (124), (125)
(Generic symbol) (division of standard by mechanical properties) 128 (Applied parts Nos., cold-
rolled carbon steel sheets used
for limited period) *)

Classification for usage G

Classification surface finish M

Classification lubrication oil K, L

Classification for appearance (surface defect) A, D, B, U

Classification for dimension Classification for Classification for

standard dimension thickness and width
Classification for Q, E
dimension control
When studying applicability of E, shall confirm the
possibility of use with material purchasing.
*) Refer to Item 17 (P. 9) for the SP128 regutated contents.

3. DIVISION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

3.1 Classification of standards for mechanical properties
Types (steel types) and symbols of steel sheet divisions shall be in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 Types and symbols
Applicable
Symbol Summary thickness
(mm)
SP129 Steel sheet only for inner parts 0.3 to 3.2
SP121 Steel sheet for general parts in automobiles 0.4 to 3.2
Generic symbol SP122 Steel sheet for drawing parts in automobiles 0.4 to 3.2
SP120 SP123 Steel sheet for deep drawing parts in automobiles 0.4 to 2.3
Prov.) SP124 Steel sheet for super deep drawing parts in automobiles -
Prov.) SP125 Steel sheet with baking hardness for automobile parts -
Note: Specification indicated by Prov.) can be used continuously only when there is an ordering record that
uses SP124 specification, and it shall not be used for new adoptions.

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3.2 Tensile strength test

Tolerance of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield point, total elongation, etc. shall be in
accordance with Table 2.
The test piece for yield point, test strength and total elongation shall be in the direction of JIS No. 5.

Table 2 Tolerance of mechanical properties

Unit: MPa for Yield point and tensile strength, % for total elongation, no unit for r value
Characteristic Tensile
Yield point Total elongation
value strength
Type Common 0.4 mm min. 0.8 mm min. 1.0 mm min. 0.4 mm min.
Reference
Thickness for all to less than Target to less than Target to 3.2 mm Target to less than
target
thicknesses 0.8 mm value 1.0 mm value max. value 0.6 mm
value
SP129 270 min. 145 to 265 205 135 to 255 195 125 to 245 185 37 to 46 41
SP121 270 min. 135 to 225 180 125 to 215 170 115 to 205 160 40 to 49 43
SP122 270 min. 130 to 205 170 120 to 195 160 110 to 185 150 42 to 50 45
SP123 270 min. 120 to 185 155 110 to 175 145 100 to 165 135 44 to 52 47
(SP124) 260 min. 110 to 175 145 100 to 165 135 90 to 155 125 46 to 54 49
(SP125) 270 min. 135 to 225 185 125 to 215 175 115 to 205 165 40 to 50 45

Remarks: 1. For the yield point of SP125, pay attention to "Baking hardness" in Item 3.3.
2. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1.

Characteristic
Total elongation
value
Type 0.6 mm 0.8 mm 1.0 mm 1.2 mm 1.6 mm
min. to Reference min. to Reference min. to Reference min. to Reference min. to Reference
Thickness less than less than less than less than less than
target target target target target
0.8 mm value 1.0 mm value 1.2 mm value 1.6 mm value 2.0 mm value

SP129 38 to 47 42 39 to 48 43 40 to 49 44 41 to 50 45 42 to 53 46
SP121 41 to 50 45 42 to 51 45 43 to 52 46 44 to 53 47 45 to 55 48
SP122 43 to 51 46 44 to 52 47 45 to 53 48 46 to 54 49 47 to 56 50
SP123 45 to 53 48 46 to 54 49 47 to 55 50 48 to 56 51 49 to 58 52
(SP124) 47 to 55 50 48 to 56 52 49 to 57 52 50 to 58 53 51 to 60 54
(SP125) 41 to 51 46 42 to 52 51 43 to 53 48 44 to 54 49 45 to 55 50

Characteristic -
value
Total elongation r value *
2.0 mm Aging
Type 2.5 mm 0.5 mm
min. to Reference Reference Above 1.0 mm Above 1.6 mm characteristics
Thickness less than
min. to 3.2 min. to 1.0 mm
to 1.6 mm max. to 3.2 mm max.
target target
mm max. max.
2.5 mm value value
SP129 43 to 55 47 44 to 57 48 — — — —
SP121 46 to 57 49 47 to 59 50 — — — Retard-aging
SP122 48 to 58 51 49 to 60 52 — — — Non-aging
SP123 50 to 60 53 1.6 min. 1.5 min. — Non-aging
(SP124) 52 to 62 55 1.8 min. 1.7 min. — Non-aging
SP125 45 to 55 50 1.4 min. 1.3 min. — Retard-aging

* Shall refer to NES M 0107.

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3.3 Bake hardenability in mechanical properties (This Standard applies to SP125 only.)

Bake hardenability on yield strength: 30 MPa min.

The bake hardenability value shall be the increased value of the yield point when the manufacturer
tested the steel before shipment according to the Appendix (Testing method of paint bake hardenability)
of JIS G 3135 (Cold rolled high strength steel sheets with improved formability for automobile structural
uses). (However, the lower yield point shall be used for materials ordered according to the previous
NES.)

4. USAGE AND SURFACE/INNER DEFECT

4.1 Usage
This Standard applies to the material standards for strict appearance. Classification and symbol of steel
sheets shall be in accordance with Table 3.

Table 3 Usage
Usage division Symbol Summary
Steel sheet used for automobile parts produced in the pressing
For surface defect
G process that does not have sufficient opportunities for elimination of
control
areas containing surface defects
Steel sheet used for automobile parts produced in the pressing
For general — process that has sufficient opportunities for elimination of areas
containing surface defects

4.2 Appearance (surface defects)

In normal use of steel sheets and strips, there shall be no scratch that may cause splitting and no defect
that may cause damage to forming dies. Allowable conditions of appearance (surface defect) shall be in
accordance with Table 4.

Table 4 Allowable conditions for surface defects

Appearance Surface to be applied
Symbol Summary
division Steel sheet Strip
Upper Outer
A
surface surface Applied to steels for strict surface quality after painting or
Strict Lower Inner plating and steels that do not allow fine waviness on the
AU
surface surface surface for function.
D Both sides Both sides
Upper Outer
Normal B Applied to steels in the non-“strict” appearance division
surface surface
Remark: If the surface is not specified for division of appearance, no defect on the surface shall be allowed during
stamping.

4.3 Internal defects

The steel plate shall not include internal defects to affect performance such as double plate or
lamination.

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5. SURFACE FINISH DIVISION

Surface roughness on the steel sheet shall be in accordance with Table 5. The "High clear finish" shall be
used for parts requiring good clearness after painting.

Table 5 Surface roughness

Surface roughness division Symbol Ra Wa
Normal dull finish — (0.5 to 2.0 m) —
High clear finish M 0.5 to 1.2 m 0.5 m or less
Remarks: 1. For surface roughness, average roughness (Ra) is specified in JIS B 0601: 1994. Alternatively, it is
specified in JIS B 0601: 2013 in terms of arithmetic average roughness (Ra).
2. For surface waviness, the arithmetic average waviness (Wa) is specified in JIS B 0601: 2013.
3. The normal finish surface roughness is not stipulated. Instead, the generally managed roughness range
is shown as a reference value.

6. LUBRICATION DIVISION
Steel sheets shall be lubricated unless otherwise specified. Divisions and symbols of high-lubrication
antirust oil and solid lubricant application shall be in accordance with Table 6.

Table 6 Type and symbol of lubrication usage

Lubrication division Symbol Summary
Normal lubrication — —
High-lubrication
L Antirust oil also used as press oil
Special antirust oil
antirust oil Solid lubricant This is used to improve metal flow in stamping or to prevent
K
application use of stamping oil.

7. STANDARD DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE

7.1 Standard dimensions of thickness
Standard dimensions of thickness shall be in accordance with Table 7.

Table 7 Standard dimensions of thickness (Unit: mm)

0.4 min. to less than 1.0 0.4 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 Tentative)
1.0 min. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 (1.6) (1.8) (2.0) (2.3) (2.5) (2.8) (3.2)
Remarks: 1. Standard dimensions shall be used for cold-rolled steel sheets with a width of 500 mm min. The
dimensions of steel sheets with a width less than 500 mm shall be agreed upon between the parties
concerned with shipping and receiving.
2. For steel sheets with a thickness of 1.6 mm min. indicated in ( ), hot-rolled steel sheets (NES M 2021)
shall be used. For a steel sheet with a thickness less than 1.6 mm, a cold rolled carbon steel shall
be used. (However, only in the case in which a hot rolled carbon steel sheet with a thickness 1.6 mm is
currently used, the use of the hot rolled carbon steel sheet is allowed.)
3. Specifications marked with Tentative) are standards for which continued use is only possible with orders
that have proven results. They shall not be newly adopted.

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7.2 Tolerance of thickness

Tolerance of thickness shall be in accordance with Table 8 (Tolerance of thickness A in JIS G 3141).

Table 8 Tolerance of thickness (Unit: mm)

Division by nominal width
630 min. 1,000 min. 1,250 min.
Division by nominal thickness Less than
to less than to less than to less than 1,600 min.
630
1,000 1,250 1,600
Less than 0.25 0.03 0.03 0.03 ― ―
0.25 min. to less than 0.40 0.04 0.04 0.04 ― ―
0.40 min. to less than 0.60 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 ―
0.60 min. to less than 0.80 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07
0.80 min. to less than 1.00 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09
1.00 min. to less than 1.25 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.11
1.25 min. to less than 1.60 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.13
1.60 min. to less than 2.00 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.15
2.00 min. to less than 2.50 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.17
2.50 min. to less than 3.15 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.20
3.15 min. 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.20 ―
Remarks: 1. In principle, the tolerance shall be used for cold-rolled steel sheets with a width of 500 mm min.
2. For specially required steels such as shims or steels with a width of less than 500 mm, a special
tolerance may be specified by agreement between the parties concerned with shipping and receiving.
3. The tolerance shall not be used for abnormal areas of the coil.
4. Regarding the steel types with Q or E, the target thickness shall be -2% and -3% of the nominal thickness
for the steel types with Q and E respectively. The thickness tolerance shall be controlled in accordance
with the following.
Q (More strictly controlled target thickness by 2%): The tolerance in the thickest direction shall be the
absolute value of the tolerance shown in above Table 8 + the nominal thickness x 0.02.
The tolerance in the thinnest direction shall be the absolute value of the tolerance shown in above
Table 8 - the nominal thickness x 0.02.
E (More strictly controlled target thickness by 3%): The tolerance in the thickest direction shall be the
absolute value of the tolerance shown in above Table 8 + the nominal thickness x 0.03.
The tolerance in the thinnest direction shall be the absolute value of the tolerance shown in above
Table 8 - the nominal thickness x 0.03.
Therefore, the total of the thickness tolerance for the steel types with Q and E shall not be any different
from the total of the thickness tolerance for the steel type without Q and E.
When the application of the steel type with E is to be studied, confirm with the Purchasing Department
whether or not it is possible to adopt such a steel type in advance.
5. The applicable thickness is as shown in Table 1-1.

7.3 Standard dimension of width

Standard dimension of width shall be in accordance with Table 9.

Table 9 Standard dimension of width (Unit: mm)

762 914 1,219 1,524 (1,829)
600 625 650 675 700 725 750 775 800 825 850 875 900 925 950 975
1,000 1,025 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,125 1,150 1,175 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
(1,600) (1,700) (1,800)
Remarks: 1. If the width indicated in ( ) or the steel width of 1,830 mm min. is used, consult the Material Department
before use.
2. Special dimensions can be requested and determined if required.

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7.4 Tolerance of width

Tolerance of width shall be in accordance with Table 10 (Tolerance of width A in JIS G 3141).

Table 10 Tolerance of width (Unit: mm)

Classification by nominal width Tolerance for nominal width

+7
Less than 1,250
0
+10
1,250 min.
0
Remark: A special tolerance may be specified by agreement between the handling parties concerned,
when specifically necessary.

7.5 Tolerance of length for steel sheet

The tolerance for length of the steel sheet shall be in accordance with Table 11 (Tolerance of width A
specified in JIS G 3141).

Table 11 Tolerance of length (Unit: mm)

Classification by nominal length
Tolerance for nominal length

Less than 2,000 +10

0
2,000 min. to less than 4,000 +15
0
4,000 min. to less than 6,000 +20
0
Remark: When special length tolerances are specified, they shall conform to the agreement between the parties
concerned with shipping and receiving.

8. SHAPE
8.1 Flatness
The maximum value for flatness shall be in accordance with Table 12 (Flatness A specified in JIS G
3141).

Table 12 Flatness (Unit: mm)

Figure 1
Maximum
Distortion type distortion (h)
Classification by nominal width Warp, Side Center
Thickness (t)
waviness elongation elongation
Less than 1,000 12 8 6
1,000 min. to less than 1,250 15 9 8
1,250 min. to less than 1,600 15 11 8
1,600 min. 20 13 9 Flatness = (h - t)

Remarks: 1. For flatness, use a steel sheet cut from a steel strip for which appropriate flatness correction has been
applied. The flatness means a value obtained by deducting the nominal thickness of steel sheet placed
on the surface plate from the measured value of maximum distortion. It shall be measured on the upper
surface of the steel sheet. (Fig. 1)
2. In addition to the above, flatness may be specified through agreement between the parties concerned
with shipping and receiving in cases where especially severe control is required.
3. For the coil, it shall be the reference standard. Flatness shall be specified through agreement between
the parties concerned with shipping and receiving when it is harmful for practical use.

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8.2 Side deflection

The maximum value of the side deflection shall be in accordance with Table 13 (Side deflection A in JIS
G 3141). The measurement procedures are shown in Figure 2.

Table 13 Side deflection (Unit: mm)

Steel plate
Steel
Classification by nominal width Length of less than 2,000 Length of 2,000 or more
strip

30 min. to less than 60 8 8 per any length of 2,000

60 min. to less than 630 4 4 per any length of 2,000
630 min. 2 2 per any length of 2,000

Figure 2

Side Side
Side deflection deflection
deflection

(Random position) (Random position)

In cases where the steel sheet In cases where the steel sheet For steel strip
length is less than 2,000 mm length is 2,000 mm or more

9. TEST
The test method and the test piece shall be in accordance with Table 14.

Table 14 Test method and test piece

Test name Test method Test piece Remarks
No. 5 test piece of JIS Z 2241 (Test
JIS Z 2241 (Method of tensile test for
Tensile strength test pieces for tensile test for metallic
metallic materials)
materials)
JIS Z 2248 (Method of bend test for No. 3 test piece of JIS Z 2248 (Bend When
Bending test
metallic materials) test pieces for metallic materials) required
JIS G 3135 (Cold rolled high strength No. 5 test piece of JIS Z 2241 (Test
Measurement of BH
steel sheets with improved formability pieces for tensile test for metallic
amount
for automobile structural use) materials)
It shall be determined by agreement Stipulates
JIS B 0601-1994 (Surface roughness) between the parties concerned with average
shipping and receiving. roughness
Surface roughness JIS B 0601-2013 (Geometrical Product Stipulates
It shall be determined by agreement
Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: arithmetic
between the parties concerned with
Profile method - Terms, definitions and average
shipping and receiving.
surface texture parameters) roughness
JIS B 0601-2013 (Geometrical Product
It shall be determined by agreement
Arithmetic average Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture:
between the parties concerned with
waviness Profile method - Terms, definitions and
shipping and receiving.
surface texture parameters)

10. INSPECTION
Steel sheets shall pass Items 3., 4., 5., 6., 7. and 8. in terms of mechanical properties, internal defect,
surface defect, surface roughness, dimension and shape, etc.

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11. MARKING
Type symbol, inspection number or serial number, dimension, quantity or weight, and manufacturer’s
name or abbreviation shall be marked on the approved steel sheets after inspection by an appropriate
method.

12. IDENTIFICATION METHOD OF SYMBOL

Symbols on the steel sheet shall be identified in the order of type, appearance, surface finish, lubrication,
usage, dimension, thickness, width and length.
Therefore, the order of each symbol is as follows:
SP 121 (or 122, 123, 125, 129) A (or B) MKG (or D)
However, the length of coil shall be identified with C (feed length) or COIL.
<Example of symbol>
SP121AG 0.8 × 1,200 × 870 Steel sheet for automobile general parts, material for strict appearance,
surface defect control material, thickness of 0.8, width of 1,200, feed
length of 870
SP129B 0.65 × 1,350 × C Steel sheet for inner parts, normal material, thickness of 0.65, width of
1,350, coil
SP125AMKG Steel sheet with baking hardness for automobiles, material for strict
appearance (one side designation), high clearness, application of solid
lubricant, surface defect control material

13. DRAWING NOTATION

When a steel sheet is indicated on the drawing, the steel type (mechanical properties) and the thickness
shall be shown. If specification of the steel is required, the specification symbol may be used. If it is not
necessary to define mechanical properties into the classification of the steel type, a generic symbol may
be used instead of the steel type symbol.
<Example>
SP123 t0.6
SP125 t0.75
SP122K t0.8 (Application of solid lubricant specified)
SP120 t0.9 (No specification of mechanical properties)

14. REPORT
If the manufacturing process of the steel or any agreement between the parties is changed, such change
shall be reported and approved before implementation.
If the change covers the entire Nissan group, it shall be reported to the Material Department of Nissan
Headquarters and the responsible sections of Production Engineering Department and Material
Engineering Department. If the change is limited to a plant, it shall be reported to the Engineering
Department and the Inspection Department of the plant.

15. OTHERS
Appearance, weight and inner and outer diameters of the coil shall be determined by agreement between
the concerned parties at each plant.

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16. NORMATIVE REFERENCES:

If no revision year is specified, refer to the latest version.
JFS A 2001-2014 Cold rolled steel sheets and strip for automobile use
JIS B 0601-1994 Surface roughness
JIS B 0601-2013 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) – Surface texture: Profile method –
Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters
JIS G 3141-2017 Cold-reduced carbon steel sheets and strip
JIS G 3135-2018 Cold rolled high strength steel sheets with improved formability for automobile
structural uses
NES M 2021 Hot Rolled Steel Plates, Sheet and Strips for Automobiles
NES M 0301 Substance Use Restrictions
RNES-B-00027 Prohibited or restricted substances in parts
- List and declaration modes
RNES-B-20069 Steel Sheets and Strips for Automotive Industry
Renault/Nissan specifications Region 1

17. APPLIED PARTS NOS., LIMITED PERIOD STANDARD (SP128)

This steel type is a standard to be adopted as a replacement of a part for which the current RP/SP221 or
SP222 (t < 1.6 mm) is being adopted or of a part that has already been developed. Do not apply this
steel type to each part to be newly developed. Use the corresponding cold-rolled steel plate SP129 for
each part to be newly developed.

17.1 Tension test

Tolerance for mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, yield point and total elongation, shall
comply with Table 15.
Furthermore, the test specimen used to measure yield point, tensile strength, and total elongation shall
be in JIS No. 5 rolling direction for the SP128.

Table 15 Mechanical property tolerance of SP128

Unit: Yield point · tensile strength MPa, total elongation %
Characteristic Tensile strength Yield point Total elongation
value Total plate Reference Reference
thickness Less than Less than
Type Common target value target value
1.6 mm 1.6 mm
SP128 270 min. 205 to 325 265 35 to ―

17.2 Set classification

For the classification of usage, appearance (surface defect), surface treatment, lubrication, set the
following classification.

Table 16 Set classification of SP128

Items Set classification Symbols Specified contents
Classification of General use ― Steel sheet used for automobile parts produced in the pressing
usage process that has sufficient opportunities for elimination of areas
containing surface defect
Appearance Normal B It is applied, except for severe classification.
(Surface defect)
Surface Normal dull ― Surface roughness: Ra [Reference value]: 0.5 to 2.0 m
treatment finish
Lubrication General ― Shall be lubricated unless otherwise specified.
lubrication

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17.3 Others
The SP128 shall satisfy the contents specified for the SP120 for the results of the dimension, the
shape, etc. in Sections 7. and 8. The applicable sheet thickness shall be 1.6 mm or less.

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