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INDEX
7 Complete Solutions in Steel

9 HOT DIP GALVANIZED

STEEL (HDG)

11 Post-treatment
13 Production Process

15 Commercial Quality Steel

17 Stamping Steel

23 Bake Hardening Steel

27 Medium-Strength Steel

29 Rephosphorized Medium-Strength Steel

Microalloyed Medium- and

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High-Strength Steel

35 Dual Phase Steel

37 General Information on Sale Order

38 Useful Information on Usage

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Hot-dip galvanized steels, also known as HDG, are produced

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in partnership with Unigal Usiminas, a joint venture created
in 1999 between Usiminas and the Japanese company
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation. These products
are characterized by their excellent atmospheric corrosion
resistance. The coating types available are:

• Usigal-GI® – pure zinc coating;

• Usigal-GA® – zinc-iron coating.
HDG pure zinc-coated coils and plates, Usigal-GI®, and the zinc-
iron coated alloys, Usigal-GA®, may be supplied with coating
according to domestic and international standards. Usigal-GI®
steels may be supplied with metallic coating mass, the sum of
both sides, ranging from 80 g/m2 to 600 g/m2. These products
can also be supplied with differentiated zinc coating per side,
subject to prior consultation to Usiminas. Usigal-GA® steels are
supplied with metallic coating weight, the sum of both sides,
ranging from 60 g/m2 to 140 g/m2.

HDG material are available with product thickness ranging from

0.40 mm to 3.00 mm and widths from 750 mm to 1,830 mm.

HDG steels, due to their excellent surface characteristics, are

used in several segments, mainly the automotive one. These
products are used for applications requiring high drawability,
good weldability and pre-painting surface treatment.
 POST TREATMENT
Usiminas sells HDG steels with three types of treatment:

CHEMICAL TREATMENT
Hot-dip galvanized steel, regardless of the type of coating, can be
supplied with conventional chemical treatment, which increases its
atmospheric corrosion resistance. Chemically treated Usigal-GI® is
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preferably indicated for those applications in which the material is used
without painting. Such products are normally supplied without oiling,

GALVANIZED
but can be supplied oiled, subject to prior consultation.

“L” TREATMENT
“L” treatment is the application of a lubricant film especially developed
for use in the production process of automotive parts. The product is
only supplied oiled, and indicated for manufacture of external panels,
internal door panels, wheel wells and floorings of vehicles. The L-treated
steels have benefits such as excellent drawability, facility of removal
with acid phosphatizing solution, and possibility of expansion of the
forming range.

PHOSPHATIZATION
Similar to the L treatment, the process of phosphatization is also
indicated in parts with critical drawing, such as external sides, panels,
wheel wells, and car floors.

This catalogue describes hot-

STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS dip electrogalvanized (galva-
nized) steel with its chemical
Usiminas supplies materials in accordance with international or specific
and mechanical characteristics,
standards for each customer, with the most commercialized one being:
produced according to Usimi-
nas’ specifications, and national
Usiminas 
and international standards.
American Society for Testing and Materials However, the catalogue brings
European Standard only basic information of the
standards, which are not suf-
Japanese Industrial Standard
ficient to completely describe
Brazilian Standard the product. Thus, Customer
Society of Automotive Engineers  detailing is necessary when
opting for one of them.
 FULL HARD COILS
PRODUCTION
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5 GALVANNEALING
Hot-dip galvanization uses full FURNACE
hard coils as raw material, that

FLOW – HOT-DIP
It is a heat treatment
is, only cool rolled steels, with no
furnace used for GA
annealing or bake hardening.
coating formation, that is
formed by zinc-iron alloy.

ACCUMULATORS
GALVANIZED STEEL
MÁQUINA DE SOLDA

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7 POST-TREATMENT
In this process, there is the possibility
of applying a layer of L treatment or
phosphate over the zinc layer that
helps in the stages of stamping and
painting, or chemical treatment,
which enhances the resistance
against atmospheric corrosion.
2 CLEANING SESSION 6 BAKE HARDENING
Process that includes
Process providing adequacy
electrolytic and mechanical
of steel mechanical
cleaning, through brushing, ACCUMULATORS properties. In addition, it
a preparation for allowing
also brings improvement
perfect adherence of the coil
coating..
regarding shape and gives FINAL PRODUCT
roughness to the band.
3 ANNEALING HOT-DIP GALVANIZED COIL
When the material is rolled, 8 SHEARS Hot-dip galvanized coil: it has great
it gets extremely resistant. resistance against atmospheric
They trim the edges and
The annealing process corrosion. Its dimensions are defined
sections the coil to reach
consists of heat treatment according to the customer request.
the dimensions requested
for recovery of material 4 ZINC POT This steel is much used by automobile
by the customer.
mechanical properties, manufacturers.
The cool rolled coil is
making it suitable for
immersed in a molten zinc
application in several
tank that adheres to the
segments..
plate surface. This zinc layer
protects the material against
atmospheric corrosion.

9 ONLINE INSPECTION
In this stage, the inspection and
checking of the requests made
by the customer are performed. RECOILER
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HDG commercial quality steel is supplied with guarantee of chemical composition, with other
guarantees being met on prior request. Such materials are indicated for general folding, being
used in structural parts of low formation requirements in the sectors of civil construction, pipes,
white goods, and general use.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Propertie

Thickness
Tensile Elongation
Standard Grade Coatin Range Hardness
(mm) C Mn Al P S Others Test YS (MPa) LR (MPa)
Thickness (mm) GL (mm) % min. (HRB)
Direction

USIGAL-GI-CF01 GI
-
USIGAL-GA-CF01 GA
Usiminas (USI) 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .12 max. 0 .60 max. 0 .005 min. 0 .060 max. 0.035 max. - - - - - - -
USIGAL-GI-QC45 GI
45 ~ 60
USIGAL-GA-QC45 GA

CS-A (1) ( 2) ( 7) 0 .10 max. Cu: 0.25 max. 170 ~ 380

Ni: 0.20 max.
0 .030 max. Cr: 0.15 max. 20
Mo: 0.06 max.
ASTM A653 CS-B (1) ( 7) GI / GA 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .02 ~ 0 .015 0 .60 max. (3) 0.035 max. Longitudinal 205 ~ 380 - - 50 -
V: 0.008 max.
Nb: 0.008 max.
Ti: 0.025 max. (4)
CS-C (1) (2) ( 7) 0 .08 max. 0.100 max. 170 ~ 410 15

DX51D+Z GI
Si: 0.50 max.
EN 10346 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .18 max. 1.20 max. - 0.120 max. 0.045 max. Transversal - 270 ~ 500 (8) 80 (8) -
Ti: 0.300 max.
DX51D+ZF GA

JIS G 3302 SGCC GI / GA 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .15 max. 0.80 max. - 0.050 max. 0.050 max. - - - - (8) 80 (8) -

SAE J2329 CR1 GI / GA 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .13 max. 0.60 max. - 0.035 max. 0.035 max. - - - - - - - -

NBR 7008 ZC GI / GA 0 .40 ~ 3.00 0 .15 max. 0.60 max. (5) 0.040 max. 0.040 max. - - - - - - - -

(1) There is no specification for the Al, N, and B elements; however, their results may be reported. (6) For products with thickness lower than 0.70mm and/or special flatness, the elongation value can reach two units below the table value.
(2) For C contents ≤ 0.02% p/p, V, Nb, or Ti, or combinations of these, can be used as stabilizing elements. In these cases, the maximum limit for (7) For the ASTMA 653 standard, the mechanical properties shown are not mandatory. The values are provided to guide the customer in specifying the
the V and Nb content sum is 0.100% p/p and for Ti, 0.150% p/p. suitable steel for a given application. Values outside these ranges may occur. The customer can, if necessary for the application, negotiate with Usiminas a
(3) When the application requires aluminum-killed steel, the grade may be manufactured with a minimum 0.010% p/p Al content. narrower range.
(4) For steels with C equal to or greater than 0.02% p/p, the maximum Ti content must be the lower value of 0.025% p/p or calculated by the formula (8) For thicknesses ≤ 0.50mm, a 18% minimum elongation. Thicknesses between 0.50 < AND ≤ 0.70mm, a 20% minimum elongation. Thicknesses
3.4N + 1.5S. greater than 0.70mm, a 22% minimum elongation.
(5) No specified value. However, the values found must appear on the certificate of analysis.
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DRAWING STEEL

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HDG drawing steel carries the guarantee of mechanical properties, with the yield strength (YS), tensile strength The application of this steel is indicated for medium to extra-critical drawing processes, where the
(TS) and elongation (E) being specified. For steel with greater drawing requirements, minimum anisotropy (r) characteristics of strength, rigidity and ductility are required. Normally, they are used by the automotive,
and strain hardening coefficient (n) values are specified. white goods, and civil construction industries. They may be supplied with low or ultra-low carbon.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Other YS (MPa) TS (MPa) Thickness r n
Direction MB (mm) % mIn.
(mm)

USIGAL-GI-ST02 GI 32
0.40 ~ 2.30 0.12 max. 0.50 max. 0 .040 max. 140 ~ 300 270 ~ 420
USIGAL-GA-ST02 GA -32
0 .030 max. -
USIGAL-GI-ST03 GI -34
0.08 max. 0.45 max. 0 .030 max. 140 ~ 220 270 ~ 370
USIGAL-GA-ST03 GA -34
Usiminas (USI) 0 .005 min. Transversal - 50 (13) (13)
USIGAL-GI-ST04 GI
0.60 ~ 2.30 0.06 max. 0 .025 max. 120 ~ 200 270 ~ 350 37
USIGAL-GA-ST04 GA Ti: 0.600 max.
0.35 max. 0 .020 max.
Nb: 0.500 max.
USIGAL-GI-ST05 GI
0.02 max. 0.020 max. 120 ~ 180 270 ~ 350 39
USIGAL-GA-ST05 GA

FS-A (1) (12) 0.10 max. 0 .035 max. Cu: 0.25 max.
Ni: 0.20 max.
0.40 ~ 2.30 (14) Cr: 0.15 max. 170 ~ 310 26 1.0 ~ 1.4 (4) 0.17 ~ 0 .21 (4)
Mo: 0.06 max.
FS-B (1) (12) 0.02 ~ 0 .10 0.020 max. 0 .030 max.
V: 0.008 max.
0.50 max. Nb: 0.008 max.
Ti: 0.025 max. (2)
ASTM A653 DDS-A (1) (12) GI / GA 0.06 max. 0 .025 max. Longitudinal 140 ~ 240 - - 50 32 1.0 ~ 1.8 (4) 0.19 ~ 0 .24 (4)

DDS-C (1) (12) 0.60 ~ 2.30 0 .010 min. 0.020 ~ 0 .100 0 .025 max. 170 ~ 280 32 1.2 ~ 1.8 (4) 0.17 ~ 0 .24 (4)

0.02 max. ( 3)

EDDS (1) (12) 0.40 max. 0.020 max. 0 .020 max. 105 ~ 170 40 1.6 ~ 2.1 (4) 0.22 ~ 0 .27 (4)

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 Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties
Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Other YS (MPa) TS (MPa) Thickness r n
Direction MB (mm) % mIn.
(mm)

DX52+Z GI
0 .40 ~ 2.30 140 ~ 300 270 ~ 420 26
DX52+ZF GA
- -
DX53+Z GI
140 ~ 260 270 ~ 380 30
DX53+ZF GA
Si: 0.500 max.
EN 10346 DX54+Z GI 0 .12 max. 0.60 max. - 0.100 max. 0.045 max. Transversal (5) 80 36 1.6 min. ( 6 ) ( 7) 0.18 min. ( 6 )
Ti: 0.300 max.
120 ~ 220 260 ~ 350
DX54+ZF GA 0 .60 ~ 2.30 34 1.4 min. ( 6 ) ( 7) 0.18 min. ( 6 )

DX56+Z GI 39 1.9 min. ( 6 ) ( 7) 0.21 min. ( 6 )

120 ~ 180 260 ~ 350 1.7 min. ( 6 ) ( 7)
DX56+ZF GA 37 0.20 min. ( 6 ) ( 8)
(8)

0.40 ≤ E < 0 .60 34

0.60 ≤ E < 1.00 36

SGCD1 0 .40 ~ 2.30 0 .12 max. 0.60 max. 0.040 max. 0.040 max.
1.00 ≤ E < 1.60 37

1.60 ≤ E < 2.30 38

0 .60 ≤ E < 1.00 38

SGCD2 0 .10 max. 1.00 ≤ E < 1.60 39

JIS G3302 GI / GA - - Longitudinal - 270 min. 1.60 ≤ E < 2.30 50 40 - -

0 .60 ≤ E < 1.00 40 19

SGCD3 0 .60 ~ 2.30 0 .08 max. 0.45 max. 0.030 max. 0.030 max. 1.00 ≤ E < 1.60 41

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1.60 ≤ E < 2.30 42

0 .60 ≤ E < 1.00 42

SGCD4 0 .06 max. 1.00 ≤ E < 1.60 43

1.60 ≤ E < 2.30 44

ZE 0 .40 ~ 2.30 0 .10 max. (9 ) - 140 ~ 300 420 max. 26

0.030 max.
ZEE Grau 1 0 .08 max. 0.45 max. 0.030 max. 140 ~ 260 380 max. 31

NBR 7008 ZEE Grau 2 GI / GA 0 .08 max. Transversal 140 ~ 220 350 max. (11) 50 37 - -
0 .60 ~ 2.30 0.010 min. (10)
ZEE Grau 3 0 .01 max. 0.020 max. 140 ~ 200 350 max. 40
0.30 max. 0.020 max.
ZEE Grau 4 0 .01 max. 120 ~ 180 350 max. 40

(1) There is no specification for the N and B elements; however, their results may be reported. (9) No specified value. However, the value found must appear on the certificate of analysis.
(2) For steels with C equal to or greater than 0.02% p/p, the maximum Ti content must be the lower value of 0.025% p/p or calculated by the formula 3.4N + 1.5S. (10) Such chemical elements as P, Nb, Ti, and V can be added alone or in combination.
(3) Maximum specified contents (% p/p): Cu: 0,25/ Ni: 0,20/ Cr: 0.15/ Mo: 0,06/ V: 0.10/ Nb: 0.10/ Ti: 0,15. (11) For products with thickness lower than 0.70mm and/or special flatness, the elongation value can reach two units below the table value.
(4) Average value performed in three directions. (12) For the ASTMA 653 standard, the mechanical properties shown are not mandatory. The values are provided to guide the customer in specifying the suitable steel
(5) For materials with a thickness between 0.50 < AND ≤ 0.70mm, the minimum elongation must be reduced by 2 units. For a thickness ≤ 0.50mm, the reduction shall be by 4 units. for a given application. Values outside these ranges may occur. The customer can, if necessary for the application, negotiate with Usiminas a narrower range.
(6) Value measured in the transverse direction. (13) It can be guaranteed upon request.
(7) For thicknesses > 1.50mm, the r value must be reduced by 0.2 unit. (14) There is no specification for the Al chemical element; however, its result must be reported.
(8) For a thickness ≤ 0.70mm, the r value must be reduced by 0.2 unit and the n value, by 0.01 unit.
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BAKE HARDENING This class of steel has as its main characteristics the
increased mechanical strength obtained after paint baking
(range from 100°C to 200°C), due to strain hardening. It
Bake hardening steel is applied in the automotive industry,
mainly in closing panels, such as hood, doors, trunk lid and
for fenders, providing good indenting resistance to those

STEEL also has a medium to deep drawing characteristics. panels, even when submitted to low drawing levels, which
is one of the characteristics of these parts.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test Min. value
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Other YS (MPa) TS (MPa) Thickness r n
Direction MB (mm) % mIn. BH (MPa)
(mm)

USIGAL-GI-BH180 GI Nb: 0.500 max. 32

0.05 max. 0 .80 min. 0 .05 min. 0.060 max. 180 ~ 240 300 ~ 380 -
USIGAL-GA-BH180 GA Ti: 0.600 max. -32
Usiminas (USI) 0 .60 ~ 2.30 0 .025 max. Transversal 50 ( 8) (8) 30
USIGAL-GI-BH220 GI Nb: 0.090 max. -30
0.10 max. 0 .70 max. 0 .120 max. 0.080 max. 220 ~ 280 320 ~ 400 -
USIGAL-GA-BH220 GA Ti: 0.120 max. -30

BHS 180 (1) Cu: 0.200 max. 180 min. 300 min. 30
Ni: 0.200 max.
Cr: 0.150 max.
ASTM A 653 BHS 210 (1) GI / GA 0 .60 ~ 2.30 0.12 max. 1.50 max. - 0.120 max. 0 .030 max. Mo: 0.060 max. Longitudinal 210 min. 320 min. - 50 28 - - 20
V: 0.008 max. (2)
Nb: 0.008 max. (2)
BHS 240 (1) Ti: 0.008 max. (2) (3) 240 min. 340 min. 24

HX180BD+Z GI 34 1.5 min. (5) (6)

0.060 max. 180 ~ 240 290 ~ 360 0 .16 min. ( 5)
HX180BD+ZF GA Si: 0.50 max. 32 1.3 min. (5) (6)
EN 10346 0 .60 ~ 2.30 0.10 max. 0 .70 max. 0 .100 max. 0 .025 max. Nb: 0.090 max. Transversal (4) 80 35
HX220BD+Z GI Ti: 0.120 max. 32 1.2 min. (5) (6)
0.080 max. 220 ~ 280 320 ~ 400 0 .15 min. ( 5)
HX220BD+ZF GA 30 1.0 min. (5) (6)

180B 0.050 max. B: 0.0010 max. 180 min. 300 min. 0 .19 min. ( 7) 245 (9) 23
Cu: 0.200 max. -
SAE J 2340 GI / GA 0 .60 ~ 2.30 0.01 max. - - 0 .015 max. Ni: 0.200 max. Longitudinal - 50 -

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Cr: 0.150 max.
210B 0.100 max. Mo: 0.060 max. 210 min. 320 min. 0 .17 min. ( 7) 275 (9)

(1) There is no specification for the Al, Si, and N elements; however, their contents must be reported.
(2) For C contents ≤ 0.02% p/p, V, Nb, or Ti, or combinations of these, can be used as stabilizing elements. In these cases, the maximum limit for V and Nb
is 0.100% p/p and for Ti, 0.150% p/p.
(3) For steels with a C content ≥ 0.02% p/p, the maximum Ti content must be the lower value of 0.025% p/p or calculated by the formula 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025%.
(4) For materials with a thickness between 0.60mm < AND ≤ 0.70mm, the minimum elongation can be reduced by 2 units.
(5) Value measured in the transverse direction.
(6) For a thickness > 1.50mm, the r value must be reduced by 0.2 unit.
(7) Average value of test performed in three directions.
(8) It can be guaranteed upon request.
(9) Measurement method: LE + ΔW + BH after a 2% deformation and a 175 °C heat treatment during 30 minutes.
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 This series include products that have high mechanical strength and good formability as their main
characteristics. High mechanical strength is especially due to the hardening mechanism of solid solution and

MEDIUM-STRENGTH STEEL carbides precipitation obtained by the addition of carbon and manganese. Medium-strength steels are used
by the automotive industry and, mainly, in civil construction.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Thickness
C Mn Al P S Tensile Test
Range (mm) Others LE (MPa) LR (MPa)
Direction Thickness (mm) BM (mm) % min.

USIGAL-GI-ZAR230 GI
0.40 ~ 3.00 0.12 max. 230 min. 340 min.
USIGAL-GA-ZAR230 GA
0.70 max. 16
USIGAL-GI-ZAR250 GI
0.15 max. 250 min. 360 min.
USIGAL-GA-ZAR250 GA
0.60 ~ 3.00
USIGAL-GI-ZAR280 GI
Usiminas (USI)(6) 0.20 max. 0.80 max. 0.010 min. 0.060 max. 0,040 max. - Transversal 280 min. 400 min. - 50
USIGAL-GA-ZAR280 GA

USIGAL-GI-ZAR320 GI
320 min. 390 min. 14
USIGAL-GA-ZAR320 GA
0.70 ~ 3.00 0.23 max. 1.00 max.
USIGAL-GI-ZAR345 GI
345 min. 430 min.
USIGAL-GA-ZAR345 GA

230 min. 310 min. 20

SS 230 (1) GI / GA 0.40 ~ 3.00 Cu: 0.250 max.
Ni: 0.200 max. 255 min. 360 min. 18
0.20 max. Cr: 0.150 max.
SS 255 (1) GI / GA 0.100 max. Mo: 0.060 max.
ASTM A653 1.35 max. - 0.040 max. Longitudinal
V: 0.008 max. (2)
0.60 ~ 3.00 Nb: 0.008 max. (2) 275 min. 380 min. 16
Ti: 0.025 max. (2) (3)
SS 275 (1) GI / GA 0.25 max.

S220GD+Z GI
0 .40 ~ 3.00 220 min. 300 min. 20
S220GD+ZF GA

S250GD+Z GI
250 min. 330 min. 19
S250GD+ZF GA
0.60 ~ 3.00
S280GD+Z GI
EN 10346 (4) 0.20 max. 1.70 max. - 0.100 max. 0.045 max. Si: 0.60 max. Longitudinal 280 min. 360 min. (5) 80 18
S280GD+ZF GA 27

S320GD+Z GI

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320 min. 390 min. 17
S320GD+ZF GA
0.70 ~ 3.00
S350GD+Z GI
350 min. 420 min. 16
S350GD+ZF GA

SGC340 245 min. 340 min. 20

1.70 max.
JIS G3302 SGC400 GI / GA 0.60 ~ 3.00 0.25 max. - 0.200 max. 0.050 max. - Transversal 295 min. 400 min. - 50 18

SGC440 2.00 max. 335 min. 440 min. 18

300S Cu: 0.200 max. 300 ~ 400 390 min. 24

Ni: 0.200 max.
SAE J2340 GI / GA 0.60 ~ 3.00 0.13 max. - - 0.100 max. 0.020 max. Cr: 0.150 max. Longitudinal - 50
340S Mo: 0.060 max. 340 ~ 440 440 min. 22

(1) There is no specification for the Al and N elements; however, their contents must be reported. (5) For materials with thickness 0.50 < E ≤ 0,70, the minimum elongation can be reduced in 2 units. Thickness ≤ 0.50mm - reduction of 4 units.
(2) For C levels equal to or less than 0.02%, V, Nb, or Ti, or a combination of these, is allowed for element stabilization. In these cases, the maximum limits for (6) Depending on the requested size, the material can be manufactured with addition of Nb and/or Ti elements, the material having microalloyed medium resistance steel
V and Nb shall be 0.100% and for Ti, 0.150%. characteristics.
(3) For steels with C > 0.02% content, the maximum Ti content is to be less than can be 3.4N + 1.5s or 0.025%.
(4) For all grades applied to semi-finished products for Resistance Limit a range of 140 MPa is expected.
REPHOSPHORIZED The main characteristic of the steels in this series is high mechanical strength and good
drawability. Its high mechanical strength is especially due to the mechanism of hardening by

MEDIUM-STRENGTH STEEL solid solution obtained through the addition of phosphorus and manganese. Medium-strength
steel is mainly used by the automotive industry.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Other YS (MPa) TS (MPa) Thickness r n
Direction MB (mm) % mIn.
(mm)

USIGAL-GI-IFAR340 GI 31
Usiminas Nb: 0.09 max.
0.60 ~ 2.30 0.01 max. 0.90 max. 0.100 max. 0 .08 max. 0.025 max. Transversal 160 min. 340 min. - 50 (8) (8)
(USI) Ti: 0.12 max.
USIGAL-GA-IFAR340 GA 31

SHS 180 (1) 180 min. 300 min. 32

Cu: 0.200 max.
SHS 210 (1) Ni: 0.200 max. 210 min. 320 min. 30
Cr: 0.150 max.
Mo: 0.060 max.
ASTM A653 SHS 240 (1) GI / GA 0.60 ~ 2.30 0.12 max. 1.50 max. - 0.120 max. 0.030 max. Longitudinal 240 min. 340 min. - 50 26 - -
V: 0.008 max. (2)
Nb: 0.008 max. (2) 29
SHS 280 (1) 280 min. 370 min. 24
Ti: 0.025 max. (2) (3)
SHS 300 (1) 300 min. 390 min. 22

GALVANIZED
GI 37 1.9 (7)
HX160YD 160 a 220 300 a 360 0.20 (7)
GA 35 1.7 (7)
0.70 max. 0.06 max.
GI Si: 0.20 max. (4) 34 1.7 (7)
EN 10346 HX180YD 0.60 ~ 2.30 0.01 max. 0.100 max. 0.025 max. Nb: 0.09 max. Transversal 180 a 240 330 a 390 (5) 80 0.18 (7)
GA Ti: 0.12 max. 32 1.5 (7)

GI 34 1.5 (7)
HX220YD 0 .90 max. 0.08 max. 220 a 280 340 a 420 0.17 (7)
GA 32 1. 3 (7)

(6) For materials with a thickness > 1.5 mm, the minimum r value must be reduced by 0.2 unit.
(1) There is no specification for the Si, Al, and N elements; however, their results may be reported.
(7) Value measured in the transverse direction.
(2) For C contents ≤ 0.02% p/p, V, Nb, or Ti, or combinations of these, can be used as stabilizing elements. In these cases, the maximum
(8) They can be guaranteed upon request.
limit for V and Nb is 0.100% p/p and for Ti, 0.150% p/p.

(3) For steels with a C content ≥ 0.02% p/p, the maximum Ti content must be the lower value of 0.025% p/p or calculated by the formula
3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025%.
(5) For materials with a thickness between 0.50mm < AND ≤ 0.70mm, the minimum elongation may be reduced by 2 units. For a thickness
≤ 0.50mm, the reduction may be by 4 units.
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MEDIUM-AND HIGH-STRENGTH This steel shows high mechanical strength associated with good ductility. Its high strength is
obtained by the addition of alloy elements, such as titanium and/or niobium, which provide
hardening due to the ferrite grain refinement.

MICRO ALLOYED STEEL This group of steel is applied in vehicle parts that do not require high drawability, such as
structural or reinforcement parts. The high mechanical strength and low alloy can replace lower
strength steels, allowing thickness reduction and/or strength gain of vehicle parts. On request,
thicknesses of up to 3.00 mm.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Others LE (MPa) LR (MPa)
Direction Thickness (mm) BM (mm) % min.

USIGAL-GI-ZAR420 GI
420 min. 460 min. 16
USIGAL-GA-ZAR420 GA
0.20 max. 1.70 max.
Usiminas USIGAL-GI-ZAR450 GI
0.10 max. 0.20 max. 0.040 max. - Transversal - 50
0.70 ~ 3.00 450 min. 470 min. 15
USIGAL-GI-ZAR450 GA

USIGAL-GI-ZAR500 GI
0.23 max. 2.00 max. 500 min. 530 min. 13
USIGAL-GA-ZAR500 GA
Cu: 0.200 max. (2)
HSLAS275 (1) GI / GA 275 min. 340 min. 22
Ni: 0.200 max.
0.20 max. 1.20 max.
Cr: 0.150 max.
HSLAS340 (1) GI / GA 340 min. 410 min. 20
Mo: 0.160 max.
ASTM A653 0.70 ~ 3.00 - - Longitudinal
V: 0.010 min. (3)
HSLAS380 (1) GI / GA 0.15 max. 380 min. 450 min. 18
0.035 max. Nb: 0.005 min. (3) - 50

HSLAS410 (1) GI / GA 0.20 max. 1.35 max. Ti: 0.010 min. (3) (7): 410 min. 480 min. 16

HX260LAD+Z (4) GI 26
0.60 max. 0.015 min. 260 ~ 330 350 ~ 430
HX260LAD+ZF (4) GA 24

HX300LAD+Z GI Si: 0.50 max. 23

0.100 max. 300 ~ 380 380 ~ 480
HX300LAD+ZF GA 21

HX340LAD+Z GI 1.00 max. Nb: 0.090 max. Transversal 21

EN 10346 0.70 ~ 3.00 0.11 max. 340 ~ 420 410 ~ 510
HX340LAD+ZF GA 19
(5) 80
HX380LAD+Z GI Ti: 0.150 max. 19
0.015 min. 0.030 max. 0.025 max. 380 ~ 480 440 ~ 560
HX380LAD+ZF GA 1.40 max. 17

HX420LAD+Z GI 17
420 ~ 520 470 ~ 590
HX420LAD+ZF GA 15

300Y (6) GI / GA 300 ~ 400 400 min. 21

Cu: 0.200 max.
340Y (6) GI / GA Ni: 0.200 max. 340 ~ 440 440 min. 20
SAE J2340 0.70 ~ 3.00 0 .13 max. - 0.060 max. 0.015 max. Longitudinal - 50
- Cr: 0.150 max. 33
380Y (6) GI / GA Mo: 0.060 max. 380 ~ 480 480 min. 18

GALVANIZED
420Y (6) GI / GA 420 ~ 520 520 min. 16

(1) There is no specification for the P and N elements; however, their contents must be reported.
(2) For HSLAS275 grade, there is no Cu content specification. However, its result must be reported. (5) For materials with thickness of 0.50mm < E ≤ 0,70mm, the minimum elongation must be reduced in 2 units.
(3) For C contents less than or equal to 0.02% p/p, V, Nb or Ti, or a combination of these, can be used as stabilizing elements. In these cases, the maximum limit for V and Nb is (6) A minimum content of at least one of Nb, Ti or V elements of 0,005% p/p is specified. (7)
0.100% p/p and for Ti is 0.150% p/p. For steels with C content ≥ 0.02% p/p, the maximum Ti content must be the lower of 0.025% p/p or calculated by the formula 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025%.
(4) For HX260LAD+Z and HX260LAD+ZF grades, the maximum titanium content is 0.120% p/p.
DUAL PHASE STEEL
Dual phase is a name related to the steel’s microstructure, which is predominantly made up of martensite islands (hard Hot-dip galvanized dual phase steels are especially recommended for the automotive industry for structural and
phase), dispersed in a soft ferrite matrix. The presence of these components and their respective volumetric fractions in reinforcement parts, providing weight reduction through thickness reduction. They have exceptional impact absorption
the microstructure directly influences the mechanical properties of this class of steel. Such structure provides excellent capacity due to their high ductility. Dual phase steels of lower strength can be used in the automotive industry for
ductility, allowing high strain hardening behavior and high strain ageing behavior (bake hardening effect). manufacturing closing panels, aiming higher indentation resistance.

Chemical Composition (% p/p) Mechanical Properties

Thickness Elongation
Standard Grade Coating Tensile Test
Range (mm) C Mn Al P S Others LE (MPa) LR (MPa) Thickness
Direction BM (mm) % min.
(mm)

USIGAL-GI-DP590 GI
340 ~ 440 590 ~ 780 20
USIGAL-GA-DP590 GA Si: 0.20 max.
0.80 ~ 2.30 B: 0.006 max. -
USIGAL-GI-DP780 GI Cu: 0.200 max. 35
380 ~ 580 780 ~ 900
Usiminas USIGAL-GA-DP780 GA
0.23 max. 3.30 max. 0.010 min. 0.090 max. 0.015 max. Transversal 50
(USI)

GALVANIZED
USIGAL-GI-DP980 (1) GI 10
1.00 ~ 2.30 550 ~ 780 980 ~ 1130 -
USIGAL-GA-DP980 (1) GA

(1) Fornecimento sob consulta

COMPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
ON SALE ORDER
SURFACE QUALITY
The surface quality of HDG products are defined by NBR 7008. In general, the following applications
can be exemplified:

SURFACE 1: adequate for applications in exposed parts that have high surface aspect requirements.

SURFACE 2: adequate for less demanding applications as surface 1, also for exposed parts

SURFACE 3: normally indicated for applications with lower requirement of the steel, such as in non-
exposed parts and general applications, depending on the application requirement of the product.

TYPE OF OILING
HDG steels are supplied oiled with conventional temporary protection oil, or with temporary pre-
lubricant protective oil, which helps in the process of formation/stamping. According to the customer’s
application/need, different amounts of oil can be applied.

EDGE FINISHING
Products can be supplied with or without sheared edges.

PACKING
The type of packing for HDG products shall be defined according to the customers’ needs.

DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES
Usiminas can offer HDG products with dimensional tolerance under NBR7013, international standards,
or according to customer’s specific requests. Consult the sales team for further information.

COIL INTERNAL DIAMETER

The coils can be supplied with an internal diameter of 610 mm or 508 mm, on request.

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USEFUL INFORMATION
ON USAGE

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Long storage time associated with elevated temperatures can alter the mechanical
properties of certain products.

STORAGE AND SHIPPING

• Storage of coils or plate bundles should be made in proper locations, with the use of
cradles or pallets in good condition, thus avoiding indenting that damage the coils and
plates.

• Contact with water, especially sea water, during storage or transportation, can
cause white and/or red rust in hot-dip galvanized products. Thus, one should always
avoid handling of these products in the rain, and under conditions that may cause
condensation. Preferably, the storage location should have low relative humidity (less
than 60% is recommended), with good air circulation.
SALES OFFICE
• If contact with water occurs, the products should immediately be dried and used.
• Damaged packing should be immediately repaired. Belo Horizonte – MG
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