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WORLDWIDE
ENGINEERING Material Specification GMW3032
STANDARDS

High Strength Sheet Steel, 180 MPa through 700 MPa

Yield Strengths

1 Scope
This standard covers the requirements for continuous cast sheet steel with specified minimum yield strengths
from 180 MPa through 700 MPa.
1.1 Material Description. This specification applies to uncoated and coated, cold (CR) or hot rolled (HR) bake
hardenable (BH) and high strength low alloy (HSLA) substrates. Continuously hot or cold rolled flat products
shall be supplied as coils or sheet. Hot rolled flat products are usually supplied in thicknesses > 1.75 mm. These
flat products are used for cold forming and for manufacturing of welded tubes. Cold or hot rolled flat products
with the appropriate surface type and surface finish are suitable for the application of surface coatings, metallic
hot dipping, electrolytic plating, hot spray painting, organic coatings, and/or other coatings. This specification
does not apply to steel for case hardening and cold reduced, work hardened strips.
1.2 Symbols. Not applicable.
1.3 Applicability. Typical applications include body panels, body structure members, chassis components,
reinforcements and bumpers.

2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
ASTM A751 ASTM E1268 ISO 7438 JIS G 3113
ASTM E45 IATF 16949 ISO 10113 JIS Z 2241
ASTM E112 ISO 6892 ISO 10275
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
GMW8 GMW14057 GMW14872 GMW16546
GMW11 GMW14058 GMW15056 GMW16549
GMW3011 GMW14699 GMW15282 GMW16656
GMW3059 GMW14700 GMW15425 GMW16823
GMW3221 GMW14704 GMW16066
GMW3224 GMW14729 GMW16086
GMW3335 GMW14829 GMW16170
2.3 Additional References.
 GWS-5A

3 Requirements
This section defines specific requirements for material on delivery, processing, performance and other stages
during life cycle. Deviations required for individual GM business units are listed in the Deviations.
3.1 Requirements on Delivery.
3.1.1 Chemical Requirements.
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3.1.1.1 Base Metal. Base metal composition based on product (coil or sheet/blanks) analysis determined per
ASTM A751 shall conform to the requirements of Appendix A, Table A1 and Table A2. When end-product
(coil/blank) test results are not available, heat analysis may be used. Chemical composition of the end-use
product is the referee method.
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3.1.1.2 Surface Treatment. Products coated with a designated lubricant (e.g., mill oil or pre-lube) shall comply
with GMW16546 and GMW16656 and/or be approved by the local business unit.
3.1.2 Mechanical Requirements. All products supplied to this specification shall meet the mechanical properties
as specified in Appendix A, Tables A3 through A6. The 0.2% Offset Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Elongation
(at or after fracture) and BH2-values (bake hardening index) shall be determined in the longitudinal direction per
GMW3335. Tests shall be performed using samples per ISO 6892 Type I (50 mm gage length ASTM type
sample), ISO 6892 Type II (80 mm gage length DIN type sample) or ISO 6892 Type III (JIS Z 2241 no. 5 type
sample). Both test methodology and results shall be reported accordingly per GMW3335. The plastic strain ratio,
r, shall be reported per ISO 10113 or ASTM E517 in the longitudinal, transverse, and diagonal directions at 20%
strain along with the corresponding r-bar (𝒓̅) value. For steels with uniform elongations (UE) < 20%, r and 𝒓̅ shall
be reported in a similar manner at strains equal to 0.8*UE. The specific strain level shall be reported with all test
results. The strain hardening exponent, n, and the strength coefficient, K, shall be determined per ISO 10275 or
ASTM E646 at 10% to 20% strain, or at 10% to end of uniform elongation when uniform elongation is < 20%,
but > 12%. If the maximum uniform elongation is < 12%, the strain hardening exponent shall be reported as the
true strain at the end of uniform elongation (n U.E. = U.E.) The specific strain range shall be reported with all test
results. For tensile tests conducted to ISO 6892, only longitudinal test samples should be used (except for 𝒓̅
value). Conformance to the 𝒓̅ (r-bar) requirement shall be verified at the time of approval and at the time of the
initial production shipment, unless otherwise required by the local materials engineering or manufacturing
department.
3.1.2.1 Bake Hardening Index. Bake hardenable steels have the additional requirement of a bake hardening
index (BHI or BH2). Where required, the material shall attain an increase in lower yield strength as specified in
the appropriate table after 2% tensile strain and baking at 170 °C for 20 minutes. Figure C1 in Appendix C
defines bake hardening and work hardening indices.
Note: The bake hardening index in this specification is a parameter that characterizes the general bake
hardening response of steel. The actual or measured bake hardening response for production parts depends on
a number of factors that must be considered. The amount of strain, the direction of strain relative to the test
direction, the actual part temperature/time in the paint bake ovens, etc., may all impact the observed bake
hardening response.
3.1.2.2 Bend Test Requirements. For material qualification, testing shall be performed according to ISO 7438
by utilizing a bending device consisting of a V-block and a former for high strength low alloy grades (see
Tables A4 and A5) or two low friction mounted test rollers and a former for structural automotive grades (see
Table A6). Specified bend radii requirements must be met to bend angles of 90° and 180° for HSLA and SA
grades, respectively. Samples shall not exhibit cracking in a minimum of three (3) tested samples as viewed at
10x to 20x magnification.
3.1.3 Physical Requirements.
3.1.3.1 Material Thickness and Tolerance. The detailed engineering part drawing/electronic math file will
specify the material thickness and tolerance. The tolerance requirements for various thicknesses and strength
levels are listed in GMW3224.
3.1.3.2 Surface Requirements.
3.1.3.2.1 Surface Texture. All products shall be supplied to surface texture requirements per GMW16823.
3.1.3.2.2 Surface Quality. The surface condition shall meet the requirements of GMW16823. The steel shall be
free from surface defects as negotiated between purchaser and supplier. Only unexposed (U), temper rolled (T)
surfaces, or exposed (E) surfaces may be specified for materials subject to GMW3032. Specification of semi-
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exposed (Z) surfaces is not allowed.

3.1.3.2.3 Surface of Hot Rolled Products without Special Requirements on the Surface Quality. Uncoated
hot rolled products shall be supplied in a pickled (de-scaled) and oiled condition to ensure adequate
processability and adhesion of applied coatings as required by the appropriate coating specifications. Hot rolled
steels may be temper passed at the discretion of the supplier or with agreement by General Motors.
3.1.3.2.4 Pre-Treatment/Paint Adhesion. For material qualification and when tested with approved phosphate
systems, uncoated or zinc-based coated steels shall be capable of achieving a high quality zinc phosphate
conversion coating according to GMW3011 (crystal size and coating weight). When tested with approved thin
film pre-treatments, the requirements of GMW16170 (coating weight and thickness) shall be met Steels with thin
organic pre-coatings per GMW15056 are excluded from these requirements as a pre-treatment will not be

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deposited. The additional requirements in 3.2.3.2.5.1 through 3.2.3.2.5.4 must be met for thin film organic pre-
coating qualification.
After application of production representative pre-treatment and paint, the steel shall meet the following
requirements:
a. Adhesion of the E-coat shall fulfill test requirements of the crosshatch test according to GMW14829:
1. For samples that are phosphated: rating 0 as-received and after 120 h humidity exposure per
GMW14729.
2. For samples with thin film pre-treatment, requirements according to GMW16170 must be met.
b. Pretreated (zinc Phosphate or thin film) and E-coated samples must meet delamination test requirements
according to GMW14704 (rating 0 or 1 after 48 h test duration).
c. For fully painted applications on exposed (E) surfaces, the material shall also meet the requirements of the
stone chip resistance test according to GMW14700, Method A (or B) and Method C, with a minimum stone
impact rating of 8.
d. Creep back resistance shall be inspected on E-coated samples. The samples shall be scribed per
GMW15282 and tested according to GMW14872, EXT, All, 4 salt spray per cycle, Method 1/2,
Exposure C. The creep back shall be evaluated per GMW15282 and meet the requirements stated in the
following specifications:
1. GMW3011 for samples with phosphate pre-treatment.
2. GMW16170 for samples with thin film pre-treatment.
3. GMW15056 for samples with thin organic pre-coating (applicable to thin film organic coating
qualification only).
3.1.3.2.5 Adhesive Compatibility. For material qualification, uncoated or zinc based coated steels supplied
to this specification shall be capable of being bonded with GM approved adhesives when tested according to
GMW16549. Testing to this specification will evaluate bonding characteristics to the metal surface.
3.1.3.2.6 Coating Requirements. Refer to coating requirements in GMW8 for hot dipped coatings, GMW11 for
electrogalvanized coatings, GMW16066 for aluminized coatings, and GMW15056 for thin organic pre-coatings.
Coating requirements include, but are not limited to, coating composition, coating mass, and coating adhesion.
3.1.3.3 Microstructure.
3.1.3.3.1 Grain Size. By analysis, grain size when tested to ASTM E112, shall be consistent throughout the
thickness of the sheet. Grain size shall be Number 6 or finer for hot rolled substrates, and Number 8 or finer for
cold rolled substrates.
3.1.3.3.2 Material Inhomogeneities and Cleanliness. Inhomogeneities (e.g., martensite lines, slag inclusions,
segregations) in the steel shall be minimized and should not affect cold forming properties. A “B” designation is
specified for hot rolled LA “F” type grades which need to be free of microstructural banding, e.g., chassis
applications. Required anisotropy indices per ASTM E1268 for banding free grades are listed in Appendix D.
3.1.3.3.3 Inclusions. For material qualification, non-metallic inclusions in the steel substrate shall be quantified
according to ASTM E45 Method D, Plate I-r, by analysis at 100x; inclusion content shall not exceed a rating of
2.0 for thin and 2.0 for heavy.
3.1.3.3.3.1 Inclusion Control. When required by manufacturing or product engineering to improve edge
stretching or bending in some applications, a designation may be added to the callout to specify inclusion control
(“F” designation, see Section 8, Coding System). The supplier may limit sulfide inclusions content via ultra-low
sulfur steelmaking practices and/or may utilize a calcium treatment or rare-earth element (i.e., Cerium) (Ce)
addition to control inclusion shape (small globular particles are preferred). Inclusion control shall only apply to
LA grades.
3.1.3.4 Marking. If required, marking shall be carried out on the unexposed surface of full finish coils for outer
panels and on the outer side of the coils for inner panels. The marking must be agreed upon between the supplier
and purchaser. The purchaser must release the marking ink.
3.1.3.5 Other Requirements. Requirements such as tolerances on product shape and dimensions, inspections
units, number of tests, sampling, test conditions, re-tests, inspection documents, packing, and handling of
disputes shall be agreed upon between supplier and the local business unit.

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3.2 Processing Requirements.

3.2.1 Additional Requirements.
3.2.1.1 Weld Seams in Coils. If weld seams in cold rolled material are allowed by Global Manufacturing
Engineering Department, the following restrictions shall be considered:
 For cold reduced coils, pickling weld seams from the manufacturing process of hot rolled coils is permissible
without restriction.
 Punch holes may be used for cold reduced coils to detect weld seams, but must be avoided in stamped
parts.
 For cold reduced coils with exposed (E) or semi-exposed (Z) surfaces, weld seams are permissible, but must
be indicated by perforation.
 For cold reduced coils with unexposed (U) surfaces, weld seams are not permissible unless special
exceptions are made by the local organization.
 For hot rolled coils, weld seams are not permissible.
3.2.1.2 Weldability. Sheet steel supplied to this standard shall be weldable with standard GM Weld Practices
and meet spot weld, arc weld, and laser weld acceptance criteria per GMW14057, GMW14058, and GMW15425
respectively. When required for qualification, testing for spot weldability shall be performed per GWS-5A and
approved by the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) - Weld Department of GM Manufacturing Engineering. Contact
the GM Weld Council for specific information regarding weldability at [email protected].
Note: The standard weld test methods are intended for yield strength levels up to 420 MPa. Modifications to
these methods may be required for higher strength levels. Selection of the weld process parameters should be
determined in consultation with the steel supplier and GM Manufacturing Engineering.
3.2.1.3 Stretcher Strains/Yield Point Elongation. All steel used for exposed (E) surfaces and secondary
exposed surfaces located in Zones A, B, and C, as defined by GM Product Quality Standards, shall be free from
stretcher strains for six (6) months. The zones will be identified on the manufacturing requirements document,
GMNA MPS Sheet (or other regional manufacturing requirement documents) of the GM Purchase Order or in
the purchased stamping Statement of Requirements (SOR). For all applications, yield point elongation shall not
vary significantly from that of the originally qualified material or in a manner that significantly degrades or alters
the formability of the previously qualified product.
3.2.1.4 Secondary Work Embrittlement (SWE). Secondary work embrittlement occurs in some interstitial free
flat-rolled steel products. Secondary work embrittlement testing will be required for any steels that have <0.015%
carbon by mass. All material supplied to this specification shall be determined to be free of secondary work
embrittlement according to GMW16086 or as agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier. Conformance
to this requirement shall be verified at the time of during material qualification.
3.3 Performance Requirements. Not applicable.
3.4 Requirements on Other Stages during Life Cycle.
3.4.1 Chemical Requirements. Provisions shall be made to prevent the addition of such elements (see 5.5)
from scrap or other materials used in the manufacturing process which would impair the recyclability of the
finished components.
3.4.2 Mechanical Requirements. Mechanical property requirements as specified in Appendix A shall be
guaranteed for a minimum of three (3) months after delivery to the manufacturing plant. For materials
qualification, required mechanical properties shall be guaranteed for a minimum of six (6) months after coil
finishing.
3.4.3 Physical Requirements. Not applicable.
3.4.4 Additional Requirements.
3.4.4.1 Rounding Convention. When determining conformance to this specification, an observed value or a
calculated value shall be rounded “to the nearest unit” for the last right-hand digit used in expressing the
specification requirement. The rounding method shall be in accordance to the following:
 When the digit beyond the last digit to be retained is < 5, the last digit to be retained shall remain unchanged.
 When the digit beyond the last digit to be retained is ≥ 5, the last digit to be retained shall be increased by
one (1) unit. When employing a rounding method, successive rounding for calculated values should be
avoided.

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3.5 Requirements on Test Specimens. Reference GMW3221.

3.6 All materials supplied to this standard must comply with GMW3059, Restricted and Reportable
Substances, including the requirement to obtain a GM-approved International Material Data System (IMDS)
submission.

4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.

5 Rules and Regulations

5.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommendations valid
in the country of usage.
5.2 Language. In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
5.3 Inspection and Rejection. Samples of components or materials released to a GM material specification
shall be tested for conformity with the requirements of this material specification and approved by the responsible
Engineering department prior to commencement of delivery of bulk supplies.
A new approval must be received for any changes, e.g., properties, manufacturing process, location of
manufacture, etc. If not otherwise agreed, all testing and documentation normally required for initial release must
be completed.
It is the responsibility of the supplier to inform the customer in a timely manner, without solicitation, and to include
documentation of all modifications of materials and/or processes and to apply for a new release.
5.4 Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS). For new product submissions, or when a
change in chemical composition of an existing product has occurred, a complete copy of the Material Safety
Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet must be submitted in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements or other country-specific MSDS/SDS
requirements.
5.5 Initial Source Approval. No shipments shall be made by any supplier until preliminary technical approval
(inclusive material tests at supplier and/or GM) has been obtained. Requirements for steel qualification may be

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found in GMW14699.
5.6 Quality Requirements. The supplier shall have quality process control procedures compliant with
IATF 16949 or as required by GM Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) demonstrating that the product
will conform to all specification requirements. The data required to be submitted for this specification for each
shipment will be determined by the regional manufacturing location.

6 Approved Sources
Materials supplied to this specification must be approved by General Motors (Materials Engineering).
The appropriate GM Materials Engineering department(s) must confirm material as meeting the requirements of
this specification. Any test data sheets of material submitted to General Motors for such confirmation (e.g., during
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)) under this material specification must list all properties and must
apply corresponding test methods of this material specification.

7 Notes
7.1 Glossary. Not applicable.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
AI Anisotropy Index
ASTM ASTM International
BH Bake Hardenable
BHI Bake Hardening Index
Ce Cerium
CR Cold Rolled

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DIN German Institute for Standardization

DP Dual Phase
E Exposed (Surfaces)
EG Electrogalvanized (Coatings)
ELPO Electrodeposited Primer, Cathodic E-coat
EN European Standard
EXT Exterior
GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
GMB GM Brazil
GMK GM Korea
GMNA GM North America
GMW GM Worldwide
GPSC Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HD Hot-Dipped (Galvanized Coatings)
HR Hot Rolled
HSLA High Strength Low Alloy
IF Interstitial Free
IMDS International Material Data System
ISO International Organization for Standardization
JIS Japanese Industrial Standards
LA Low Alloy
Max. Maximum
ME Manufacturing Engineering
Min. Minimum
MPa Megapascals
MPS Material Parts Specification
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
N/A Not applicable
P Re-phosphorized
PPAP Production Part Approval Process
ppm Parts Per Million
Ra Roughness Average
ReL Lower Yield Stress
𝒓̅ r-bar
Rp Proof Stress
RPc Roughness Peak Count
SA Structural Automotive
SDS Safety Data Sheet
SOR Statement of Requirements
SWE Secondary Work Embrittlement
t Thickness
T Temper Rolled (Surfaces)
T Tensile Strength
U Unexposed (Surfaces)
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UE Uniform Elongation
VDA German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie)
WH Work Hardening
WHI Work Hardening Index
YS Yield Strength

8 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
Material per GMW3032

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The coding system for GMW sheet steel specifications on engineering part drawings and GMNA Manufacturing
Engineering Metal Parts Specifications (MPS) Sheets and/or electronic math data files shall use a nomenclature
consisting of the material designation, minimum yield strength and surface quality or coating designation. The
engineering part drawing may also include the steel product type (HR or CR). If manufacturing and/or product
engineering determines the steel requires inclusion-control, an “F” may be included following the steel type. Hot
rolled HSLA grades that are inclusion controlled and need to have banding free microstructure are designated
by “B” in the material designation. In addition, if the engineering part drawing does not include the steel product
type (HR or CR), the manufacturing engineering group shall select the desired product type based on such
factors as availability, formability and cost, and shall include this information on the appropriate engineering
documents. The material designation is defined by the applicable GMW base metal material specification which
follows the GMW specification number system. The minimum yield strength is specified in Megapascals (MPa)
by a numerical designation.
The surface quality is designated as either E for exposed, or U for an unexposed application and T for temper
rolled. For coated applications, refer to GMW8 for hot dip zinc coatings, GMW11 for electrogalvanized coatings,
and GMW16066 for aluminized coatings. The GMW sheet steel specification shall be called out on engineering
drawings and manufacturing engineering documents as follows:
8.1 Example of coding for uncoated high strength steel.
8.1.1 Example of engineering part drawing and manufacturing coding for uncoated high strength steel:
GMW3032M-ST-S-CR180B2-UNCOATED-E
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base material specification)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
CR = Steel Product Type: Cold rolled
180 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
B2 = Steel Type (B2, LA)
UNCOATED = Uncoated Substrate Designation
E = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.2 Example of coding for hot dip zinc coated high strength steel.
8.2.1 Example of engineering part drawing and manufacturing coding for hot dip zinc coated high strength steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-CR210B2-HD60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base material specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals

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ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
CR = Steel Product Type: Cold rolled
210 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
B2 = Steel Type (B2, LA)
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.3 Example of Coding for Electrogalvanized Coated High Strength Steel.
Per 1.1, for engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding of HSLA steels (except for SA grades)
≤ 550 MPa minimum yield strength, the HR or CR designations shall not be used. For manufacturing or Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) purchasing document coding, the HR or CR designation may be used,
as necessary.
8.3.1 Example of engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding for electrogalvanized coated high
strength steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-420LA-EG60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
420 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
EG60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW11 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.3.2 Example of manufacturing engineering document coding for electrogalvanized coated high strength steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-CR420LA-EG60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
CR = Steel Product Type: Cold rolled
420 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
EG60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW11 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.4 Example of coding for hot dip galvanized HSLA steel requiring temper passing for surface quality.
8.4.1 Example of engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding for temper rolled hot dip galvanized
HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-340LA-HD60G60G-T

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Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
340 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
T = Temper Roll Designation
8.4.2 Example of manufacturing engineering document coding for temper rolled hot dip galvanized HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-CR340LA-EG60G60G-T
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
CR = Steel Product Type: Cold rolled
340 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW11 for details)
T = Temper Roll Designation
8.5 Example of coding for hot dip galvanized HSLA steel requiring inclusion control.
8.5.1 Example of engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding for inclusion-controlled hot dip
galvanized HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-340LAF-HD60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
340 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
F = Inclusion-Controlled
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.5.2 Example of manufacturing engineering or GPSC purchasing document coding for inclusion-controlled hot
dip galvanized HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR340LAF-HD60G60G-U

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Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
HR = Steel Product Type: Hot rolled
340 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
F = Inclusion-Controlled
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.5.3 Example of engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding for Structural Automotive hot rolled
uncoated steel
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR440T-SA-UNCOATED-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
HR = Steel Product Type: Hot rolled
440 = Minimum Tensile Strength (MPa)
T = Tensile Strength
SA = Structural Automotive
UNCOATED = Uncoated Substrate Designation
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
8.5.4 Example of engineering part drawing or electronic math file coding for banding-controlled hot dip
galvanized HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-550LAF-B-HD60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
550 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B0, B2, IF, LA, P)
F = Inclusion-Controlled
B = Banding Controlled
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)
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8.5.5 Example of manufacturing engineering or GPSC purchasing document coding for banding-controlled hot
dip galvanized HSLA steel.
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR550LAF-B-HD60G60G-U
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM Worldwide)
3032 = Sequential Number
GMW3032 = Material Type (Base Material Specifications)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = Subcategory: Sheet
HR = Steel Product Type: Hot rolled
550 = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
LA = Steel Type (B2, LA)
F = Inclusion-Controlled
B = Banding Controlled
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (GMW8 for details)
U = Surface Quality (see 3.2.3.2.2)

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9 Release and Revisions

This standard was originated in July 1998. It was first approved by GM Automotive Operations-North America
Sheet Metal Specialists Team, and a team of GM Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific materials engineering
experts excluding ISUZU in February 1999. It was first published in June 1999.
Issue Publication Date Description (Organization)
2 OCT 2000 With this released Revision A, the document is also valid for Isuzu. Rework of
paragraphs 1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.2, 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2.1, 3.1.3.2.2,
3.1.3.3.1, 3.1.3.4, 3.1.3.5, 3.2.4.3, 5, 7: Addition of Dualphase Grades (DP). Deletion of
grades: 240P, 270P, 300P, CR460, HR460. For all chemical composition tables: the
required aluminum was changed from maximum to minimum required value, the
manganese content is now equal for HR and CR grades. All tables were reworked.
Attention: The grade referenced on drawings or other documentation as GMW3032M-
ST-S HR210 is replaced by GMW2M-ST-S HR1. (GME Specification Center)
3 AUG 2002 Revision B was approved on 17/DEC/2001 // Revised paragraphs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1.2,
3.1.1.2, 3.1.2.1, 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2.1.1, 3.1.3.5, 3.2.1.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, Table 4, Table 5,
Table 6, Table 7, Appendix A - Deviation section. (GME Specification Center)
4 OCT 2005 Revised paragraphs 1, 1.1, 1.1.1.1, 1.1.1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1.1.1, 3.1.1.2, 3.1.2,
3.1.2.1, 3.1.3.2.1, 3.1.3.2.2, 3.1.3.2.3, 3.1.3.2.4, 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3, 5.4, 5.5, 6, 7, 7.1.1,
7.1.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, A, A3.1.1.1,
A3.1.1.2, A3.1.2, Table A1, A3.1.3, A3.1.3.1, A3.1.3.2, A3.1.3.2.1, A3.1.3.2.2, A3.2,
Table A2, A6. Revised current specification based on mill capability and global
requirements.
5 AUG 2007 Revised title, paragraphs 1.1, 1.1.1 (all tables), 2 (2.1-2.3 references), 3.1.1.2, 3.1.2,
3.1.2.1, 3.1.3.2.2, 3.1.3.2.3, 3.1.3.2.4, 3.1.3.2.5 3.1.3.3.2, 3.2.1.3, 3.4.4.1, 5.1.1, 7.2, 8
(8.1-8.4), Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, Table 5, Appendix A (added), Appendix B (renamed),
Appendix C (added), Deviations – 3.1.1.1, Table Dev 1, 3.1.3.2.4, Table Dev 2 (Global

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Sheet Metal Specialist Team)
6 OCT 2009 Updated specification template, 2.2 Updated References, 3.2.1.1 End-product referee
method, 3.2.1.2 Surface Treatment per GMW14019, 3.2.3.2.3 Phosphateability/Paint
Compatibility, updated to GMW14704, added semi-exposed surface, 3.2.3.3.2.1 Updated
ASTM Plate, 3.3.1.4 Updated to GMW16086, 5.3 Initial Source Approval added, Table 4
(240LA requirements revised), Table 5 (elongation for HR550 modified, Note 8 added),
Appendix B (Note 1 added), Appendix C updated, Deviations – 3.2.2 GM Holden added,
GM Europe updated, Deviations - 3.2.3.2.1 GM Holden (removed regional specs,
3.2.3.2.5 Coating Adhesion by Bonding) (GME only) (Global Sheet Metal Specialist
Team)
7 JAN 2013 Paragraph 1.1: Banding-free microstructure requirements added, SA grades added, and
temper rolling requirements designation added. Paragraphs 2 and 3.2.2.1 updated.
Paragraph 3.2.2.2: Bend Requirements for Structural Automotive Grades added.
Paragraphs 3.2.3.2., 3.2.3.2.3, 3.2.3.2.4, 3.2.3.2.5, 3.2.3.2.6, 3.2.3.2.7 and 7 updated.
Paragraph 3.3.1.1 Spot Weld requirements updated and Laser Weld requirements
added. Paragraph 3.5.2 Mechanical requirements updated. Paragraphs 7 and 8
updated, to reflect engineering and manufacturing requirements for high strength steels,
and added examples of structural automotive and banding free grades. Table 2 updated
to show HR designations for 550LA and higher strength grades, and inclusion of SA (all
grades). Table 3 updated by removing B0 bake hard grades. Table 6 added for Hot
Rolled Structural Automotive Grades for Chassis Applications. Appendix A updated by
deleting cross-reference Tables A1 and A2, and added a new cross-reference Table A1
for Structural Automotive grades. Appendix C: Tables C1, C2, C3 and C4 deleted. New
Appendix C added for Anisotropy Index for banding free grades. Deviation Section:
Paragraphs 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and Table Dev 1 updated.
8 JUN 2014 Appendix A, Table A1, Specification corrected to JIS G 3113-SAPH440. Removed
GM6180M from 2.2. Clarified language in Section 6 Approved Sources, and Section 8
Coding System. Updated 3.2.1.2 Surface Treatment with revised specifications
GMW16546 and GMW16656. Removed obsolete reference specification GMW14019.
(Ferrous Sheet Metal Global Subsystem Leadership Team)
9 OCT 2018 Complete revision. (Materials – Ferrous Materials and Sheet Metal GSSLT)
10 APR 2019 Corrected Note 2 in Table A2. (Materials – Ferrous Materials and Sheet Metal GSSLT)

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Appendix A

Table A1: Bake Hardenable Steel

Chemical Compositions Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4
GMW3032M-ST-S C Mn P S Al Si
Designation % Max. % Max. % Max. % Max. % Min. % Max.
CR180B2 0.06 0.70 0.08 0.030 0.015 0.50
CR210B2 0.08 0.70 0.08 0.030 0.015 0.50
CR240B2 0.10 1.00 0.10 0.030 0.015 0.50
CR270B2 0.12 1.50 0.11 0.030 0.015 0.50
CR300B2 0.12 1.50 0.12 0.030 0.015 0.50
Note 1: Chemical composition based on product (coil or sheet/blank) analysis.
Note 2: In addition to requirements shown in Table A1, %Cu +%Ni + %Cr + %Mo ≤ 0.5.
Note 3: %C + %P ≤ 0.16.
Note 4: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material
delivery.
Max. = Maximum, Min. = Minimum

Table A2: Cold or Hot Rolled High Strength Low Alloy Steel
Chemical Composition Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4
GMW3032M-ST-S C Mn P S Al Si
Designation % Max. % Max. % Max. % Max. % Min. % Max.
240LA 0.10 0.70 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.50
270LA 0.12 1.00 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.50
300LA 0.12 1.30 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.50
340LA 0.12 1.50 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.50
380LA 0.12 1.50 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.60
420LA 0.12 1.60 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.60
500LA 0.12 1.70 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.60
550LA 0.15 1.80 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.60
HR650LA Note 5 0.12 2.00 0.025 0.015 0.015 0.60
HR700LA Note 5 0.12 2.10 0.025 0.015 0.015 0.60
SA (all grades) Note 6 - - 0.040 0.040 - -
Note 1: Chemical composition based on product (coil or sheet/blank) analysis.
Note 2: LA grades must contain intentional additions of micro alloying elements (i.e., niobium, titanium, and/or vanadium) and/or shall have
a carbon equivalence, CE, of 0.24 maximum, where CE = %C + (%Si/30) + (%Mn/20) + 2(%P) + 4(%S).
Note 3: The amount of micro alloying elements (niobium, titanium, vanadium) for the Low Alloy (LA) steels together shall be ≤ 0.22%.
Note 4: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material
delivery.
Note 5: Grades 650 and above only available as HR substrates.
Note 6: Structural Automotive (SA) grades shall have a carbon equivalence, CE, of 0.24 maximum where CE = %C + (%Si/30) + (%Mn/20)
+ 2(%P) + 4(%S).

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Table A3: Cold Rolled Bake Hardenable Steel Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1

Elongation in Elongation in
𝒓̅ n value at
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset Tensile
50 mm 80 mm (r-bar) 10% to 20% BH2
Note 2, Note 3 Strength Note 10
GMW3032M-ST-S Note 2, Note 3 (El/At) (A) Note 3, Note 5,
Note 5, Note 6, (MPa)
[MPa] [MPa] Note 3, Note 4, Note 5 Note 3, Note 4, Note 5 Note 8, Note 9,
Note 7
[%] Min. [%] Min.
Designation Min, Max. Min. ISO I ISO III ISO II Min. Min. Min.

CR180B2 180 240 300 35 39 33 1.3 0.19 30

CR210B2 210 270 320 33 37 31 1.1 0.17 30
CR240B2 240 300 340 30 34 28 1.1 0.17 30
CR270B2 270 330 360 28 32 26 0.9 0.15 30
CR300B2 300 360 390 26 30 24 0.9 0.14 30
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: Determination of yield stress specified in GMW3335.
Note 3: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material delivery.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm, the minimum value for elongation shall be reduced by 2.0%. For thickness ≤ 0.5 mm, the minimum value shall be reduced
by 4.0%.
Note 5: ZnNi and Galvanneal coated steels: minimum 𝒓̅ (r-bar) shall be reduced by 0.1; minimum n-value shall be reduced by 0.01; minimum elongation shall be reduced by 2%.
Note 6: For thickness > 1.6 mm, the minimum 𝒓̅requirement will be 1.0.

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Note 7: Calculation: 𝒓̅ = (r0+r90+2r45)/4.
Note 8: If maximum uniform elongation is < 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 9: If maximum uniform elongation is < 12%, then n-value shall be reported as nU.E = U.E.
Note 10: The BH2 index requirement in this specification is used to characterize the general bake hardening response of steel. For vehicle design, the actual processing conditions (temperature
cycle, pre-straining, etc.,) shall be considered.

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Table A4: Cold Rolled High Strength Low Alloy Grades

Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1
Bending Radius
Tensile Elongation in Elongation in n-value at 10% Longitudinal and
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset 50 mm 80 mm
Note 2, Note 3 Strength to 20% Transverse
GMW-3032M-ST-S Note 2, Note 3 (El/At) (A) Note 3, Note 5,
Note 7, Note 8
[MPa] [MPa] Note 3, Note 4 Note 3, Note 4 Note 6, Note 7
Note 9
[%] Min. [%] Min.
Designation Min, Max. Min. ISO I ISO III ISO II Min. Min.
CR240LA 240 320 320 28 31 26 0.15 0.5t
CR270LA 270 350 330 26 29 24 0.15 0.5t
CR300LA 300 380 370 24 26 22 0.14 0.5t
CR340LA 340 420 410 22 24 20 0.13 0.5t
CR380LA 380 460 450 20 22 18 0.12 1t
CR420LA 420 520 480 18 20 16 0.11 1t
CR500LA 500 600 560 16 18 14 0.09 2t
CR550LA 550 650 610 15 17 13 0.07 3t
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: Determination of yield stress specified in GMW3335.
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Note 3: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material delivery.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm, the minimum value for elongation shall be reduced by 2.0%. For thickness ≤ 0.5 mm, the minimum value shall be reduced
by 4.0%.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is < 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: If maximum uniform elongation is < 12%, then n-value shall be reported as nU.E = U.E.
Note 7: ZnNi and Galvanneal coated steels: minimum n-value to be reduced by 0.01.
Note 8: Minimum design radius shall be a minimum of 0.5t larger than the bending radius requirement shown.
Note 9: The suggested minimum bending radius is on nominal rolled thickness, not the minimum ordered thickness.

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Table A5: Hot Rolled High Strength Low Alloy Grades

Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 2
GMW3032M-ST-S Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset Tensile Elongation in Elongation in n-value at 10% to Bending Radius
Note 3, Note 4 Strength 50 mm 80 mm 20%Note 4, Note 5, Longitudinal and
Note 4 Transverse
[MPa] (El/At) Note 4 (A) Note 4 Note 6, Note 7
Note 8, Note 9,
[MPa] [%] Min. [%] Min.
Note 10

Designation Min. Min. Min. ISO I ISO III ISO II Min. Min.
HR240LA 240 320 290 31 34 29 0.16 1t
HR270LA 270 350 330 29 32 27 0.15 1t
HR300LA 300 380 370 27 30 25 0.14 1t
HR340LA 340 420 410 25 27 23 0.13 1t
HR380LA 380 460 450 23 25 21 0.12 1t
HR420LA 420 520 480 22 24 20 0.11 1t
HR500LA 500 600 560 20 22 18 0.09 3t
Note 11 550 650 610 18 20 16 0.08 3t
HR550LA

HR650LA Note 11 650 780 700 14 16 12 0.07 3t

HR700LA Note 11 700 850 750 12 14 10 0.06 3t

Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.

Note 2: The values stated apply to product thicknesses from 2 mm to 8 mm in the as-delivered condition. Higher or lower values of thickness and other as-delivered conditions may be agreed at
the time of ordering.
Note 3: Determination of yield stress specified in GMW3335.
Note 4: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material delivery.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is < 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: If maximum uniform elongation is < 12%, then n-value shall be reported as nU.E = U.E.
Note 7: Galvanneal coated steels: minimum n-value shall be reduced by 0.01.
Note 8: These data are only applicable to tooling design. Minimum design radius shall be a minimum of 0.5t larger than the bending radius requirement shown.
Note 9: For hot-dipped zinc coated HR grades with Yield Strength (YS) ≥ 550 MPa, the minimum total elongation shall be reduced by 3%. See Deviations Section.
Note 10: The suggested minimum bending radius applies to the nominal rolled thickness, not the minimum ordered thickness.
Note 11: For thickness over 4.40 mm, add 0.5t to bending radius requirements shown.

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Table A6: Hot Rolled Structural Automotive Grades (Intended for Chassis Applications) Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1
Elongation in
50 mm
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset Bending Radius
Note 2, Note 3 (El/At) Note 3 ISO III Transverse
Tensile
(%)
Strength
GMW3032M-ST-S
(MPa) Thickness, t Thickness, t Thickness, t
Note 3 Bend
(mm) (mm) (mm)
Angle
6.0 ≤ t 8.0 ≤ t 1.6 ≤ t 2.0 ≤ t 2.5 ≤ t 3.15 ≤ t 4.0 ≤ t 6.3 ≤ t (deg) Min.
t < 6.0 < 8.0 ≤ 14.0 < 2.0 < 2.5 < 3.15 < 4.0 < 6.3 ≤ 14.0
Designation Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. 180 t < 2.0 t ≥ 2.0
HR370T-SA Note 4 370 225 225 215 32 33 35 36 37 25 0.5t 1t
180
HR440T-SA Note 4 440 305 295 295 29 30 32 33 34 22 1t 1.5t
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: Determination of yield stress specified in GMW3335.
Note 3: Certification requirement – measured value shall be included on all supplied and applicable certification documents upon material delivery.
Note 4: Alternative callouts for use in GM Korea are outlined in Appendix B, Table B1.

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Appendix B

Table B1: Structural Automotive Grade Equivalent Specifications

GM Worldwide GM Korea
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR370T-SA JIS G 3113-SAPH370
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR440T-SA JIS G 3113-SAPH440

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Appendix C
Figure C1 illustrates the definition of the Work Hardening Index (WHI) and Bake Hardening Index (BHI) on
schematic diagrams of stress-strain curves. The bake hardening index for bake hardenable steels shall be
determined on specimens that are 2% pre-strained (BH2) and baked at 170 °C for 20 minutes.

(a) (b)

Note 1: The industry standard time and temperature to evaluate general bake hardenability of steel is 170 °C for 20 minutes. This standard
is independent of the minimum time and temperatures required to effectively activate bake hardening. The GM standard minimum
Electrodeposition Primer (ELPO) paint bake oven requirements of 160 °C for 15 minutes for heavy metal sections is adequate to meet the
intent of the bake hardening requirements of these steels.
Figure C1: Schematic Plot Outlining the (a) Pre-Straining/Work Hardening Index (WHI)
and (b) Bake Hardening Index (at 2% pre-strain=BH2).

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Appendix D
When specified as a suffix letter B, the steel shall meet an Anisotropy Index, AI = 2.0 level of microstructural
orientation according to ASTM E1268.
Example:
GMW3032M-ST-S-HR550LAF-B-Uncoated-U

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Deviations
Dev 3.2.1.1 Base Metal.
GM Korea: Steel products shall have chemical composition which is agreed between purchaser and supplier
which is capable of achieving the desired mechanical properties specified in GMW3032M-ST-S.
GM North America: Maximum phosphorus content in Table A2 of 0.06% is permissible with welding approval.
All P grades with < 0.015% carbon must contain a minimum of 0.0003% (3 ppm) boron or must have a BH2 value
of 20 MPa minimum.
Dev 3.2.1.2 Surface Treatment.
GM Korea: For cold rolled and hot rolled steel supplied to this specification, mill oils, shipping oils, press oils,
etc., applied to the material by the steel mill and the parts manufacturer must be removable in the purchaser’s
phosphate pre-cleaning system. The material must be capable of achieving an even phosphate coating in the
purchaser’s phosphate system. The phosphate coating weight and crystal morphology must be as expected for
that type of sheet metal material phosphate coating in the purchaser’s phosphate system.
Dev 3.2.2 Mechanical Requirements.
GM Brazil: Designation of carry over parts to be used on global platform vehicles must be changed into the new
GMW Material Description System.
GM North America: Bake Hardening Index (shown in Table A3), BH2, shall be 20 MPa minimum.
GM Brazil: The 𝒓̅ (r-bar) values for bake hardenable and solid solution strengthened grades shall meet the
requirements in Table Dev 1.

Table Dev 1: Bake Hardenable Grades

Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1
GMW3032M-ST-S Designation rm (r-bar)
CR180B2 1.3
CR210B2 1.3
CR240B2 1.2
CR270B2 1.0
CR300B2 1.0

Dev 3.2.3 Physical Requirements.

Dev 3.2.3.2 Surface Requirements.
Dev 3.2.3.2.2 Surface Quality.
GM Korea: All products shall be free from stretcher strains for six (6) months unless otherwise agreed upon
between purchaser and supplier. Surface finish and quality should be negotiated between the steel mills and
parts manufacturer to be appropriate to the final use of the part. In all cases, the supplied steel and the parts
made from that steel shall be clean and free of scale, stains, corrosion, debris or any other defects which would
be objectionable on the finished part.
GM North America: Refer to GMW16823.

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