U.D.C.: 669.14.018.26-122.

2-418 May 1977

Cold-rolled non-coated mild unalloyed steel flat

EURONORM
products for cold forming
Quality standard 130-77

(Supersedes Section 3 of EURONORM 32-66 dealing with cold-rolled flat products)

Contents

1 SCOPE 3.8 Designation

3.9 Oiling
2 DEFINITIONS
3.10 Marking
3 OENEBAL REQUIREMENTS
3.11 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
3.1 Choice o! material at the time of enquiry and order

3.2 Steelmaking and manufacturing processes 3.12 Disputes

3.3 Suitability for surface coating

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND SURFACE
3.4 Weldability CHARACTERISTICS
3.5 Mechanical tests 4.1 Mechanical properties
3.6 Packing 4.2 Surface characteristics
3.7 Tolerances on dimensions and shape

1 SCOPE

This EURONORM applies to cold-rolled non-coated mild
unalloyed steel flat products, for cold forming, with a
minimum thickness of 0-35 mm, delivered in sheet, coil,
slit coil or cut lengths obtained from slit coil or sheet.
I t does not apply to cold-rolled strip (width <600 mm)
nor to flat cold-rolled products for which there is a
specific EURONORM, specifically the following:
cold rolled and hot rolled non-grain oriented magnetic
steel sheet and strip (EURONORM 106),
semi-processed steel strip for the construction of
magnetic circuits (EURONORM 126),
blackplate and tinplate in sheet form (EURONORM
145),
blackplate and tinplate in coils (EURONORM 146
in course of preparation),
sheets for welded steel gas bottles (EURONORM
120).

2 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this EURONORM, the following
definitions apply:
A cold-rolled product means any product in which the
finishing has comprised a reduction of section of a t least
25%, this being accomplished by rolling and without
prior heating.
A sheet is a rectangular flat product not less than 600 mm
in width obtained by cutting up a coil or a slit coil 1 .
A coil is a flat product not less than 600 m m in width,
wound in regularly superimposed laps after the final
processing operation.
A slit coil is a flat product wound in regularly super-
imposed laps, obtained by slitting a coil. The material
may be subdivided into two categories according to
whether or not its width exceeds 600 mm.
A cut length is a rectangular flat product less than 600 mm
in width, obtained by cutting up a slit coil or a sheet 1 .
Note: The corresponding terms in French, German,
English, Dutch and Italian are given in Table 1.
1
These limited definitions cover only cold-rolled sheet and
cut lengths.

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3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT S

3.1 Choice of material EURONORM 6: Bend test on steel.

The choice of grade and, if applicable, the surface EURONORM 12: Bend test on steel sheet and strip
characteristics of the material is the responsibility of the under 3 mm thick.
purchaser : this choice may be influenced by the mechanical
properties, but relies essentially on experience. In making EURONORM 14: Erichsen cupping test.
his choice the purchaser may be advised by the manu EURONORM 4: Rockwell hardness test for steel
facturer, but without such advice being binding on the (Scales and C).
latter, unless some special agreement has been reached EURONORM 109: Conventional Rockwell hardness
at the time when the order is placed. test. H R N and H R T Rockwell
Material of grade F e 01 is normally used for forming scales. H R B ' and HR 30T' for
and bending operations, whereas material of grades F e thin products.
02, F e 03 and F e 04 is more suitable for drawing 3.5.3 Number of test series
operations. A test series consists of all the tests which are necessary
Subject to agreement when the order is placed material for the verification of the specified properties.
of grades Fe 02, Fe 03 and F e 04 may be delivered One series of mechanical tests shall be carried out per
with an assurance of an agreed maximum percentage of acceptance unit.
scrap to be used at the time a given item is manufactured.
In this case, acceptance on the basis of mechanical 3.5.3.1 Routine inspection
properties is not applicable. The acceptance unit is 20 t or fraction of 20 t of material
of the same grade and nominal thickness.
3.2 Steelmaking and manufacturing processes When a coil exceeds 20 t it constitutes a single acceptance
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of ordering, the unit, as do its products.
steelmaking and manufacturing processes are left to the
discretion of the manufacturer. 3.5.3.2 Intensified inspection
Except for material of grade F e 01, the purchaser If agreed at the time of ordering, an intensified inspection
shall be informed of these processes, if he requires it. may be specified for sheet and cut lengths. In this case
the acceptance unit shall be 10 t or a fraction of 10 t of
3.3 Suitability for surface coating sheet or cut lengths of the same grade and nominal
The material can be used for vitreous enamelling, zinc thickness.
coating, hot dip tin coating, electrolytic coating, or other
forms of coating. When such a coating is intended, it shall 3.5.4 Assessment of bend and Erichsen cupping test results
be stated at the time of ordering.
3.5.4.1 Bend test
3.4 Weldability The test piece shall not show, after bending, any crack or
flaw visible to the naked eye.
The material is specified as suitable for normal welding
procedures. I t is, however, desirable to state the welding
procedure at the time of ordering. 3.5.4.2 Erichsen cupping test
No test value has been adopted, but the fracture shall not
3.5 Mechanical tests show any marked orientation or texture with large visible
grains.
The requirements of EURONORMS 18 and 21 are supple
mented by the following specific requirements.
3.6 Packing
The conditions of packing shall be agreed when ordering.
3.5.1 Selection and preparation of samples and test-pieces
For sheet and cut lengths the selection of material to be
tested as well as the position of the samples in the material 3.7 T olerances on dimensions and shape
is left to the discretion of the inspection representative. The tolerances on dimensions and shape are given in
In the case of coil and slit coil, the sample shall be taken EURONORM 131.
from the outer end. In the event of the test results giving
rise to dispute, the sample shall be taken at a sufficient 3.8 Designation
distance (at least 1 lap and a maximum of 20 m) from the The designation consists of the word: 'sheet', 'coil', 'slit
end. coil' or 'cut length' followed in order b y :
For tensile and bend tests, test pieces shall be taken the symbol F e ,
transversely, if possible. the grade designation (01 to 04),
The material shall be tested in the condition of delivery. if applicable the symbol concerning the surface
appearance (MA for surface appearance A and MB for
3.5.2 T est procedure surface appearance B),
The mechanical tests shall be carried out at ambient if applicable the symbol relating to the surface finish
temperature in accordance with appropriate EURO (RM for matt finish, R R for rough finish and R L for
NORMS, namely: smooth finish),
EURONORM 2: Tensile test on steel. reference to this EURONORM (EU 130).
EURONORM 11: Tensile test on steel sheet and
strip under 3 mm thick (from and Examples of the designation
including 05 mm up to but Sheet: F e 01 EU 130.
excluding 3 mm). Co: F e 02 MA RM EU 130.

3.9 Oiling
The material is normally delivered oiled.
In this case, both the surfaces are preserved by a layer of
neutral nondrying oil, free of foreign bodies and uniformly
spread in such a way that under normal conditions of
packing, transport, handling and storage the material will
show no corrosion for up to three months.
This layer of oil shall be capable of being removed by
alkaline solutions or normal solvents.
If the purchaser does not require the surface to be oiled,
this shall be clearly indicated.
Note: If the order is for unoiled products, the manu
facturer is not responsible for the risk of rust.
3.10 Marking
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of ordering, marking
shall be carried out on the inspected surface by means of
an easily removed ink. F or coil, marking shall be carried
out on one of the surfaces. The manufacturer shall indicate
the surface inspected with reference to the marking.
3.11 Information to be supplied by the purchaser at the
time of inquiry and order
(a) Detailed information of the material: Grade,
dimensions and quantities.
(b) Condition of delivery (surface characteristics, skin
passed or not).
4 MECHANICAL PROPERT IES AND SURFACE CHARACT ERIST ICS
The material is defined partly by the mechanical pro
perties and partly by its surface characteristics.
4.1 Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties of the material shall be as
given in Table 2.
The mechanical properties are valid for 8 days for material
of grades F e 01, Fe 02 and F e 03 and for six months
for material of grade F e 04 commencing from the date
on which the material is made available by the works.
The date of availability shall be notified to the purchaser
with reasonable prior notice.
Prolonged storage of material of grades F e 01, F e 02
and F e 03 could result in some change in the mechanical
properties leading to a reduction in formability.
Note: As supplies of material of grade F e 01 may be of
low and variable hardness, purchasers who want a certain
degree of hardness should order a grade of generalpurpose
structural steel.
4.2 Surface characteristics
The surface characteristics consist of the surface appear
ance and the surface finish.
4.2.1 Surface appearance
Surface appearance A :
pores, slight indentations, small marks, minor scratches
and slight colouring are permitted.
Surface appearance :
the better surface is practically immaculate and will
not affect the uniform appearance of a quality paint
or of an electrolytic coating (see clause 3.3).
Material of grade F e 01 is generally supplied without
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(c) Whether the material is to be delivered with mill
edges or sheared edges.
(d) Limits on mass and dimensions of coils and
individual bundles.
(e) Intended application of the material.
(f) If the material is to be welded, indication of the
method to be used.
(g) (') Whether the material is to be supplied as suitable
for making the part.
(h) (*) Whether certificates are required.
(i) Whether an external inspection is to be carried out
at the manufacturer's works.
(j) Whether oiling is not required.
(k) Whether other protective coatings are required.
(1) Detailed description of all other special require
ments
(m) Any special requirements for packing.
3.12 Disputes
Material considered to be defective shall be identified and
held at the disposal of the supplier for examination.
With regard to any claims and any action arising there
from, EURONORM 21 shall apply.
(!) Only for material of grades F e 02, Fe 03 and F e 04.
any special requirement for surface appearance: its
surface should correspond to that obtained by routine
cold rolling. If agreed at the time of ordering it may,
however, be supplied with either of the surface appearances
A or B.
Materials of grades F e 02, F e 03 and F e 04 are
delivered with one of the two surface appearances A or B.
In the case of delivery in coil and slit coil, the percentage
of surface flaws permitted shall be agreed at the time of
ordering.
Unless otherwise agreed, a single surface of the sheet
shall be inspected.
4.2.2 Surface finish
The surface finish may be rough, matt or smooth. I n the
absence of a requirement on the order, material will be
supplied with the m a t t finish.
Unless otherwise agreed, material of grade F e 01 shall
be supplied without any special requirement for surface
finish.
The limiting figures for average surface roughness may
form a special agreement between the parties. The
measurement shall be made in accordance with EURO
NORM 49, 'Measurement of surface roughness of cold
rolled and uncoated steel sheet and strip'.
4.2.3 Stretcher strain marks
The material is generally subjected to a light skinpass
after annealing a t the manufacturer's works.
The purpose of this operation is to avoid the formation of
stretcher strain marks. The tendency to form such marks
reappears a certain time after the skinpass. I t is there
fore in the purchaser's interest to form the products as
soon as possible.
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4.2.3.1 Skin-passed material m a r k s b y a t e s t , t h e c o n d i t i o n s of w h i c h shall b e a g r e e d

T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r shall e n s u r e t h e absence of s t r e t c h e r a t t h e t i m e of o r d e r i n g .
strain marks:
for six m o n t h s after m a t e r i a l of t h e nonageing steel
g r a d e is m a d e a v a i l a b l e a n d for surface a p p e a r a n c e s 4.2.3.2 Non skin-passed products
A and B, Stretcher strain m a r k s are permitted in the condition
for 10 w e e k s after m a t e r i a l of t h e o t h e r grades is m a d e of delivery a n d o n d r a w n i t e m s .
a v a i l a b l e a n d for t h e b e t t e r surface a p p e a r a n c e B , if Surface a p p e a r a n c e B is n o t a v a i l a b l e for t h i s t y p e of
t h e m a t e r i a l is roller levelled i m m e d i a t e l y before material.
drawing. N o r e q u i r e m e n t for a p a r t i c u l a r surface finish m a y be
T h e p u r c h a s e r m a y c h e c k t h i s absence of s t r e t c h e r s t r a i n made.

TABLE 1

Terminology used in EURONORM 130

French German English Dutch Italian

Tle Blech Sheet Plaat Lamiera

Large bande Breitband Coil Breedband Nastro largo

Large bande Lngsgeteiltes Band Gesneden Nastro largo cesoiato o

refendue (Spaltband) aus Slit coil breedband nastro cesoiato
Breitband

Barre ( partir de Stab (aus Spaltband Cut length (from Plaatstrook (uit Bandella (da nastro
large bande refendue oder Blech) slit coil or sheet) gesneden breedband cesoiato o
ou de tle) of plaat) da lamiera)

TABLE 2
Specified Mechanical Properties (')

Grade Method Tensile Yield Elongation Hardness (4) 180 bend

of strength stress % (') (3) Diameter of mandrel
deoxidation N/mm a N/mm 2
(a) () for for for for for for
L 0 = 80mm L 0 = 50mm thickness thickness thickness thickness
> 06mm <06mm <3mm > 3mm
max max min min H R B max HR30T
max

Fe 01 410 24 25 65(8) 60( 8 ) flat la()

on itself
5 8
Fe 02 370( ) 32(') 33(') 57 55( )
4
Fe 03 350( ) 225() 36(') 37(') 50 50(8)
4 e 8
F e 04 nonageing 350( ) 225( ) 36(') 37(') 50 50( )

(x) F or material 3 mm or above in thickness the values of the tensile and hardness properties are not applicable. For such material the values may be agreed
at the time of ordering.
(') EURONORM 11 provides for two types of testpiece for the tensile test:
gauge length (L0) 80 mm and width 20 mm (for thicknesses from 05 to 3 mm),
gauge length (L0) 50 mm and width 125 mm (for thicknesses from 05 to 2 mm).
In the case of dispute, only test pieces with L 0 =80 mm shall be used.
For thicknesses of less than 05 mm, the tensile test is not at present standardized.
(;1j F or thicknesses 3 mm and above, elongation requirements on a proportional test piece shall be the subject of agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.
(4) The hardness values correspond to the average of the values of three tests. The highest value of each test taken individually shall not exceed the specified
value by more than 2 points.
(5) The minimum value of the tensile strength of material of Fe 02, Fe 03 and Fe 04 is not generally less than 270 N/mm'.
() This value applies to skinpassed material only. In the case where the thickness is 07 mm or lower or above 15 mm, the maximum value of the yield stress
shall be increased by 10 N/mm2.
(') F or material of grades F e 02, Fe 03 and F e 04, whose thickness is 07 mm or lower, the minimum value of the elongation shall be
decreased by 2 points.
(8) Value given for information only.
(*) a=thickness of the bend test piece.

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