WORLDWIDE Material Specification

ENGINEERING GMW3399
Metals
STANDARDS

Multi Phase and Ultra High Strength Sheet Steel

part drawings and manufacturing engineering

1 Scope documents are shown in Section 8. See Appendix
A for cross-references to regional grades, if
This specification covers the requirements for
applicable.
continuous cast, hot rolled or cold rolled sheet
steel with specified tensile strengths from 450 MPa 1.2 Symbols. Not applicable.
through 1500 MPa. Typical applications include 1.3 Typical Applications. Typical applications are
body panels, body structure members, chassis sheet metal parts consisting of coated and
components and bumpers. uncoated high strength sheet steel with specified
1.1 Material Description. This specification minimum tensile strengths from 450 MPa to
applies to uncoated and coated, Dual Phase 1500 MPa.
(ferrite + martensite) (DP), dual phase with high 1.4 Remarks. Not applicable.
hole expansion (Ferrite + Bainite) (FB),
Transformation Induced Plasticity (ferrite + bainite 2 References
+ retained austenite) (TRIP or TR), multi-phase
Note: Only the latest approved standards are
(ferrite + martensite + bainite + precipitation
applicable unless otherwise specified.
hardening) Multiphase (MP) or Martensitic (MS)
materials. These products shall be supplied as 2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
coils or sheet. Hot rolled flat products are usually AS 1391 ISO TC 164
supplied in thicknesses greater than 1.80 mm. ASTM A751 ISO/TS 16630
Cold rolled flat products with the appropriate
ASTM D1876 ISO/TS 16949
surface type and surface finish are suitable for the
application of surface coatings (metallic hot ASTM E45 JFS A 1001
dipping, electrolytic plating, hot spray painting, ASTM E112 JIS B 0610
organic coatings and/or other coatings). This ISO 6892 JIS B 0651
specification does not apply to steel for case ISO 10275 JIS Z 2201
hardening and cold reduced, work hardened strips. ISO 11014-1
Additional requirements or agreements have to be
specified by local business units, e.g., North 2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
America (NA), Europe (E), Latin America (LA), and 9984001 GMW3224
Asia Pacific (AP). B 040 1270 GMW3335
1.1.1 Material Identification. The GMW base B 440 1271 GMW14019
metal specification number defines the material B 440 0648 GMW14699
designation, steel product type, grade, and finish
EMS 9310015 GMW14700
type. The steel product type is CR for cold rolled
products, or HR for hot rolled products. For EMS.ME.1508 GMW14706
example, the grade description 590T/340Y GM3624M GMW14729
designates the minimum tensile strength/minimum GM6123M GMW14829
yield strength in megaPascals (MPa). A GM6180M GMW15056
designation of steel type (i.e., DP, TR, FB, MP or GME 8689 HN1623
MS) shall be added. The steel grades will
GME 60410 HN1643
correspond to the chemical and mechanical
requirements as shown in Tables 1 to 10. The GMW8 HN1673
finish type, an alpha character, will designate the GMW11 L 000 0726
finish as E (exposed), Z (semi-exposed) or U GMW3011 L 000 0728
(unexposed). The above descriptive items are GMW3059 OPEL 105
used together to form the coding system.
Examples of the coding system for engineering
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2.3 Additional References. be measured from 5% to the end of uniform

Agreement to EN 10048 between VDA and elongation. n value requirements are not
Walzstahl-Vereinigung (Committee of German Iron applicable for steels with uniform elongation less
and Steel. than 5%. Dual Phase grades require an additional
determination of n value at 4 to 6% strain. The
EN10 049 European Procedure for testing surface
specific strain range shall be reported with all test
roughness of sheet metal.
results.
Iron and Society Steel Products Manual-Sheet
3.1.2.1 Mechanical Property Requirements of Dual
Steel.
Phase (DP), Ferrite Bainite (FB) Transformation
VDA Specification 230-201 on Prelubes. Induced Plasticity (TR), Multiphase (MP) and
Note: See Appendix A for Cross-References of Martensitic (MS) Grades. Mechanical property
Replaced Standards. requirements of Dual Phase, Ferrite Bainite, TRIP,
Multiphase and Martensitic hot rolled, cold
3 Requirements reduced, uncoated and coated sheet steel grades
are based on the minimum as-received tensile
The following section defines specific requirements
strength.
for material on delivery, processing, performance
and other stages during life cycle. Deviations Some multi phase steels (DP, TR, and MP) have
required for individual GM business units are listed the additional requirement of a Bake Hardening
in the Deviations. Grades under development are Index (BHI). Where required, the material shall
shown in Table D1. attain an increase in lower yield strength as
specified in the appropriate table after 2% tensile
3.1 Requirements on Delivery.
strain and baking at 170°C for 20 minutes. Figure
3.1.1 Chemical Requirements. C1 in Appendix C defines Bake Hardening and
3.1.1.1 Base Metal. Base metal composition Work Hardening Indexes.
based on product (ladle, coil or sheet/blanks) Note: The bake hardening index in this
analysis determined per ASTM A751 shall conform specification is a parameter that characterizes the
to the general requirements of Table B1 and the general bake hardening response of steel.
grade specific requirements in Table B2 (if
The actual or measured bake hardening response
applicable) and/or shall be agreed upon between
for production parts depends on a number of
supplier and purchaser. Additional demands and
factors that must be considered. The amount of
restrictions may be imposed by local Materials
strain, the direction of strain relative to the test
Engineering organizations depending on the
direction, the actual part temperature/time in the
application.
paint bake ovens, etc. may all impact the observed
3.1.1.2 Surface Treatment. Products must be bake hardening response.
coated with a designated lubricant approved by the
3.1.2.2 Bend Test Requirements for Martensitic
local business unit. See the Deviations section of
(MS) Grades. Martensitic grades must meet the
this document.
requirements of the bend test as shown in
3.1.2 Mechanical Requirements. The steel Table B8 and Table B9. Testing shall be performed
products shall meet the mechanical properties as per GMW3335.
specified in Tables B3 to B10. The 0.2% Offset
3.1.2.3 Mechanical Property Requirements of
Yield Strength, Tensile Strength and Percent Total
Ferrite Bainite (FB) Grades. Ferrite Bainite
Elongation shall be determined in the longitudinal
grades must meet the requirements of the hole
direction per GMW3335. Tests shall be performed
expansion test as shown in Table B4. Testing shall
using samples per ISO 6892 Type I (50 mm gage
be performed per ISO/TS 16630.
length ASTM type sample), ISO 6892 Type II
(80 mm gage length DIN type sample) or JIS Z 3.1.3 Physical Requirements.
2201 (number 5). Strain hardening exponent n and 3.1.3.1 Material Thickness and Tolerance. The
K value shall be determined per ISO 10275. The detailed engineering part drawing or electronic
specific strain level shall be reported with all test math file will specify the material thickness and
results. tolerance. The tolerance requirements for various
Strain hardening exponent n and K value shall be thicknesses and strength levels are listed in
determined at 10 to 20% strain, or at 10% to end of GMW3224.
uniform elongation when uniform elongation is less
than 20%. If the maximum uniform elongation is
less than 10%, the strain hardening exponent must

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3.1.3.2 Surface Requirements. 3.1.3.2.5 Coating Requirements. Refer to coating

3.1.3.2.1 Surface Texture. Specific requirements requirements in GMW8 for hot dipped coatings and
for the texture for each region are detailed in the GMW11 for electrogalvanized coatings. Coating
Deviation Sheet. requirements include, but are not limited to coating
composition, coating mass, and coating adhesion.
3.1.3.2.2 Surface Quality. The steel shall be free
from surface defects as negotiated between 3.1.3.3 Microstructure.
purchaser and supplier. For unexposed (U) 3.1.3.3.1 Grain Size. Grain size shall be tested to
surfaces, defects such as slight indentations, small ASTM E112 and shall be consistent throughout the
marks, minor scratches, and slight coloring, which thickness of the sheet.
do not affect corrosion resistance, formability or the 3.1.3.3.2 Inclusions. Two (2) optional methods for
application of surface coatings are allowed. analysis are available. There should be an
Exposed (E) surface shall be free of defects which agreement with the local business unit which of the
might affect the uniform appearance of quality two following methods has to be performed:
paint or an electrolytic coating
(elpo electrodeposited primer, cathodic e-coat). • Method A: ASTM E45 Method D, Plate l-r, by
Semi-exposed (Z) surfaces are spangle free and analysis at 100X inclusion content shall not
temper rolled to impart a higher degree of exceed a rating of 2.0 for thin and 2.0 for heavy.
smoothness than is normal for unexposed hot dip • Method B: Opel 105 (DIN 50602) technique M:
galvanized products. Certain applications require by analysis, inclusions shall not exceed size
that both surfaces of the steel be of exposed (E) or index 3; in case of diameters smaller than
semi-exposed (Z) surface quality. The other 20 mm, they shall not exceed size index 2.
surfaces shall conform at least to surface quality U. 3.1.3.4 Marking. If required, marking shall be
Regulations in detail will be issued by the local carried out on the unexposed surface of full finish
business unit. coils for outer panels and on the outer side of the
3.1.3.2.3 Phosphateability/Paint Compatibility. coils for inner panels. The marking must be agreed
For painted applications the coated surface shall upon between the supplier and purchaser. The
be capable of achieving a high quality zinc purchaser must release the marking ink.
phosphate conversion coating according to 3.1.3.5 Other Requirements. Requirements such
GMW3011. The steel must be compatible with as tolerances on product shape and dimensions,
phosphate and paint systems and must meet inspections units, number of tests, sampling, test
GMW14019. conditions, retests, inspection documents, packing,
The paint adhesion shall be tested on E-coated and handling of disputes shall be agreed upon
samples and must fulfill the requirements of between supplier and the local business unit.
GMW14829 (cross hatch test as-received and after 3.2 Processing Requirements.
120 h humidity exposure per GMW14729, 3.2.1 Additional Requirements.
Rating 0) and GME 60410 (delamination test).
3.2.1.1 Welding. The steel substrates supplied to
For fully painted applications on exposed (E) this standard shall be suitable for welding by the
surfaces, the material shall meet the requirements accepted local welding methods. When the steel is
of the stone chip resistance test according to used in welded applications, welding procedures
GMW14700, method A (or B) and method C, with a shall be suitable for the steel chemistry and
minimum stone impact resistance rating of 8. intended service.
3.1.3.2.4 Adhesive Compatibility. For bonded Note: The standard weld test methods are
applications, the surfaces of the coated and intended for yield strength levels up to 420 MPa.
uncoated flat products furnished to this Modifications to these methods may be required
specification shall be capable of being adhered for higher strength levels. Due to unique properties
with the respective adhesives specified for the of multi phase and ultra high strength steels,
particular application. For GMNA, GMLAAM, and selection of the weld process parameters should
GMAP the adhesive compatibility must meet the be determined in consultation with the steel
requirements of GM3624M. For GME, The steel supplier.
approved to this specification shall be tested
according to the test matrix in Appendix E. The 3.2.1.2 Weld Seams in Coils. If weld seams in
only acceptable separation mode of the adhesive cold rolled material are allowed by Global
to the steel shall be cohesive within the adhesive Manufacturing Engineering Department, the
layer. Adhesive separation of the adhesive layer following restrictions have to be considered:
to a test substrate shall be deemed unacceptable.

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For cold reduced coils, pickling weld seams from 5.1.2 Inspection and Rejection. All shipments of
the manufacturing process of hot rolled coils is materials or parts under contract or purchase order
permissible without restriction. Punch holes may manufactured to this standard shall be equivalent
be used for cold reduced coils to detect weld in every respect to the initial samples approved by
seams, but must be avoided in stamped parts. For engineering. There shall be no major changes in
cold reduced coils with exposed (E) or semi- formulation or manufacturing process permitted
exposed (Z) surfaces, weld seams are permissible without prior notification and approval by
but must be indicated by perforation. For cold engineering. Lack of notification by the supplier
reduced coils with unexposed (U) surfaces, weld constitutes grounds for rejection of any shipment.
seams are not permissible unless special While samples may be taken from incoming
exceptions are made by the local organization. For shipments and checked for conformance to this
hot rolled coils, weld seams are not permissible. specification, the supplier shall accept the
3.2.1.3 Stretcher Strains. All steel used for responsibility for incoming shipments meeting this
exposed (E) surfaces and secondary exposed standard without dependence upon purchaser’s
surfaces located in zones A, B, and C, as defined inspection.
by GM Product Quality Standards, shall be free 5.1.2.1 Initial Source Approval. No shipments
from stretcher strains for six months. The zones shall be made by any supplier until preliminary
will be identified on the manufacturing technical approval (inclusive material tests at
requirements document (GMNA Material Parts supplier and/or GM) has been obtained.
Specification (MPS) Sheet or other regional Requirements for steel qualification may be found
manufacturing requirement documents) of the GM in GMW14699.
Purchase Order or in the purchased stamping 5.2 All materials supplied to this standard must
Statement of Requirements (SOR). comply with the requirements of GMW3059,
3.3 Performance Requirements. Not applicable. Restricted and Reportable Substances for
3.4 Requirements on Other Stages during Life Parts.
Cycle.
3.4.1 Chemical Requirements. Provisions must 6 Approved Sources
be made to prevent the addition of such elements Engineering qualifications of an approved source
(see 5.1.2) from scrap or other materials used in are required for this standard. Only sources listed
the manufacturing process which would impair the in the GM Materials File (i.e., GM Supply Power)
recycleability of the finished components. under this standard number have been qualified by
3.4.2 Mechanical Requirements. All materials engineering as meeting the requirements of this
supplied to this specification must be free of standard.
hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity. These For other GM locations, the responsible
materials may require baking treatments after engineering group should be contacted to obtain
electroplating to eliminate hydrogen embrittlement. the approved source in that individual country

4 Manufacturing Process 7 Notes

Not applicable. 7.1 Glossary. Not applicable.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
5 Rules and Regulations ASTM ASTM, International
5.1 All materials supplied to this standard must BHI Bake Hardening Index
comply with the requirements of GMW3001, Rules
CR Cold Rolled
and Regulations for Material Specifications.
DO Distinction of Image
5.1.1 Quality Requirements. The supplier shall
have quality process control procedures compliant DP Dual Phase
with ISO/TS 16949 or as required by GM Global EN European Norm
Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) FB Ferrite Bainite
demonstrating that the product will conform to all
GMAP General Motors Asia Pacific
specification requirements. The data required to be
GME General Motors Europe
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submitted for this specification for each shipment

will be determined by the regional manufacturing GMLAAM General Motors Latin America,
location. Africa, and Middle East
GMNA General Motors North America
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GMW General Motors Worldwide GMW3399M-ST-S-CR900/700Y-MS-UNCOATED-

GPSC Global Purchasing and Supply U
Chain Where:
HR Hard Rolled GMW = Validation Area (GM
Worldwide)
ISO International Organization of
Standardization 3399 = Sequential Number
JIS Japanese Industrial Standards GMW3399 = Material Type (Base Material
Specification)
MP Multiphase
M = Material Type: Metals
MPa megaPascals ST = Category: Steel
MPS Material Parts Specification S = SubCategory: Sheet
MS Martensitic 900T = Minimum Tensile Strength
SOR Statement of Requirements (MPa)
SWE Secondary Work Embrittlement 700Y = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
TRIP Transformation Induced Plasticity MS = Steel Type
(DP,FB,TR,MP,MS)
VDA German Association of the
Automotive Industry (Verband der UNCOATED = Uncoated Substrate
Automobilindustrie) Designation
WH Work Hardening U = Surface Quality (see 3.1.3.2.2)

8 Coding System 8.2 Example of coding for hot dip zinc coated multi-
The coding system for GMW sheet steel phase and ultra high strength steel:
specifications on engineering part drawings and 8.2.1 Example of engineering part drawing and
manufacturing engineering documents shall use a manufacturing coding for hot dip zinc coated high
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nomenclature consisting of the material strength steel:

designation, steel product type, minimum GMW3399M-ST-S-CR590T/380Y-TR-HD60G60G-
tensile/minimum yield strength, and surface quality U
or coating designation. The material designation is Where:
defined by the applicable GMW base metal
material specification that follows the GMW GMW = Validation Area (GM
specification number system. The minimum tensile Worldwide)
strength and minimum yield strength is specified in 3399 = Sequential Number
megapascals (MPa) by a numerical designation. GMW3399 = Material Type (Base material
The Surface Quality is designated as either E for specification)
exposed, Z for semi-exposed, or U for unexposed M = Material Type: Metals
applications. For coated applications, refer to ST = Category: Steel
GMW8 for hot dip zinc coatings and GMW11 for S = SubCategory: Sheet
electrogalvanized coatings. The GMW sheet steel 590T = Minimum Tensile Strength
specification shall be called out on engineering (MPa)
drawings and manufacturing engineering
380Y = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa)
documents as follows:
TR = Steel Type (DP, FB, TR MP,
8.1 Example of coding for uncoated multi phase
MS)
and ultra high strength steel:
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (see
8.1.1 Example of engineering part drawing and GMW8 for details)
manufacturing coding for uncoated high strength
U = Surface Quality (see 3.1.3.2.2)
steel:

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8.3 Example of coding for electrogalvanized coated 9.2 Revisions.

multi phase and ultra high strength steel: Rev Approval Description (Organization)
8.3.1 Example of engineering part drawing and Date
manufacturing coding for electrogalvanized coated A APR 2006 This first revision is a
reformation from its original
high strength steel:
release. It states requirements
GMW3390M-ST-S-CR590T/340Y-DP-HD60G60G- for new steel grades as well as
U modifications to existing steel
Where: grade requirements to

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GMW = Validation Area (GM accommodate global supply and
product development.
Worldwide)
B JAN 2008 1.1 (Updated), 2 (Updated
3399 = Sequential Number references), 3 (Deviation
GMW3399 = Material Type (Base material Sheet/Appendix. C location
specification update), 3.1.2.1 (Bake
hardening description), 3.1.2.3
M = Material Type: Metals
(Hole expansion test method per
ST = Category: Steel ISO 16630), 3.1.3.1 (Tolerances
S = SubCategory: Sheet per GMW3224), 3.1.3.2.3 (New
590T = Minimum Tensile Strength Phosphateability/Paint
Compatibility. Requirements),
(MPa) 3.1.3.2.4 (New Adhesive
340Y = Minimum Yield Strength (MPa) Compatibility. Requirements),
DP = Steel Type 3.1.3.2.5 (Coating Requirements
(DP,FB,TR,MP,MS) refer to GMW8 and 11),
3.1.3.3.2 (Inclusion content
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (see ASTM E45 plate updated),
GMW8M for details) 3.2.1.3 (Stretcher Strain
U = Surface Quality (see 3.1.3.2.2) Requirements updated), Section
5, 5.1.1 (Quality Requirements
per ISO/TS 16949), 5.3
9 Release and Revisions renumbered to 5.1.2 (Initial
9.1 Release. This standard originated in January source approvals per
2000. It was approved by GM North America and GMW14699), Table B2, DP1000
the involved GMAO partners in February, 2003. It (3.0% Mn max), Table B2, Note
was first published in February 2003. 7 (1.6% Si), Tables
B3,B5,B6,B7, and B10 (BH2
description), Table B6,
(Common Names Removed),
Table B8, (JIS/80 mm% TE.
Requirements modified), Table
B9, HR MS1200 (900 MPa min
YS), Appendix A (added, moved
from reference section),
Appendix B (was Appendix A),
Appendix C (was Appendix B),
Appendix. D (added
Requirement for GME),
Deviations (added, was
Appendix. A, A5.4 deleted)
Moved Tables B1 to B10 to
Appendix B (Global Ferrous
Materials and Sheet Metal
Team)

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Appendix A
Table A1: Material Identification - Dual Phase (DP) Grades
GM WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA EUROPE LATIN AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC

Table A2: Material Identification - Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TR) Grades
GM WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA EUROPE LATIN AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC

Table A3: Material Identification - Martensitic Steel (MS) Grades

GM WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA EUROPE LATIN AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC

GM6123M

Table A4: Material Identification - Multi-phase Steel (MP) Grades

GM WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA EUROPE LATIN AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC

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Appendix B
Table B1: General Chemical Composition Note 1, Note 2
GMW3399M-ST-S C Mn Al Si P S Cu B
Grade Type Max % Max % Min % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max %
Note 3 Note 5
DP 0.23 3.3 0.010 2.0 0.090 0.015 0.20 0.006
TR 0.30 2.5 0.010 2.2 0.090 0.015 0.20 N/A
MSNote 4 0.30 3.0 0.010 2.2 0.020 0.025 0.20 N/A
MP 0.25 2.2 0.010 2.0 0.050 0.015 0.20 N/A
FB 0.18 2.0 0.010 0.5 0.050 0.010 --- ---
Note 1: Chemical composition based on mass % product (ladle, coil or sheet/blank) analysis.
Note 2: In addition to requirements shown in the table, %Ni+%Cr+%Mo < 1.5.
Note 3: All DP grades with C% <0.015 must have a minimum of 0.0003% (3 ppm) Boron.
Note 4: MS grades that have critical spot welding requirements may be restricted to S < 0.010
Note 5: Maximum %Cu for hot rolled DP steel is 0.40%.

Table B2: Grade Specific Chemical Compositions Note 1, Note 2, Note 3

GMW3399M-ST-S C Mn Al Si P S Cu B
Common Name Max % Max % Min % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max %
Note 4, Note 5, Note 6

CR DP450, 500, 600 0.15 2.5 0.010 0.6 0.040 0.015 0.20 0.005
CR DP700, 800 0.18 2.5 0.010 0.6 0.040 0.015 0.20 0.005
Note 7
CR DP1000 0.23 3.0 0.010 0.6 0.040 0.015 0.20 0.005
CR TRIP700 0.28 2.0 0.015-2.00 2.0 0.090 0.015 0.20 0.006
CR TRIP800 0.30 2.5 0.015-2.00 2.2 0.090 0.015 0.20 0.006
Note 1: Chemical composition based on mass % product (ladle, coil or sheet/blank) analysis.
Note 2: In addition to requirements shown in the table, %Ni+%Cr+%Mo < 1.5.
Note 3: Chemistry requirements include high and low-yield DP grades defined in Table 6.
Note 4: All DP grades with C% <0.015 must have a minimum of 0.0003% (3 ppm) Boron.
Note 5: If %Al > 1.00 for CR700TR or 1.20 for CR800TR, then Si </= 0.50. For CR700TR and CR800TR, if %Si > 0.5, then %Al must be
<0.5%.
Note 6: Common names contained in this table are NOT to be used on drawings and/or electronic math data files. See Tables 5, 6, and 7.
Note 7: DP1000 High Yield may contain 1.6% max Si. This material is not to be welded without consultation with the proper weld group(s).

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Table B3: Dual Phase Hot Rolled Grades Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 8
GMW3399M-ST-S Yield Strength Tensile Total Total n value n-value at BH2
Note 2, Note 3 4 to 6% Note 7
Strength Elong. Elong. at 10 to Note 3
at 0.2% Offset (MPa) in in 20% MPa
50 mm 80 mm Note 3, Note 4,
(MPa)
(ISO II) Note 5

Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min. Min.
Note 6
Name
HR580T/330Y-DP HR DP600 330 450 580 21 22 19 0.14 0.18 30
HR780T/450Y-DP HR DP800 450 610 780 15 16 14 0.11 0.16 30
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-values can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 10%, then n-value shall be measured from 5% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 7: 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.) must be considered.
Note 8: Min. = Minimum.

Table B4: Ferrite + Bainite Hot Rolled Grades (Dual Phase with High Hole Expansion)
Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 8
GMW3399M-ST-S Yield Tensile Total Total n value Minimum
Strength Strength Elong. Elong. at Hole
Note 2, Note 3
10 to Expansion
(MPa) in in
20% (%)
at 0.2% 50 mm 80 mm Note 3, Note 4,
Offset (ISO II) Note 5
(MPa)
Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min.
NameNote 6
Note 7 Note 7
HR450T/300Y-FB HR FB450 300 380 450 26 28 24
HR580T/440Y-FB HR FB600 440 620 580 15 17 14 0.08 75
HR780T/600Y-FB HR FB800 600 800 780 13 15 12 0.07 55
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2, if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-value can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 10%, then n-value shall be measured from 5% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 7: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 8: Min. = Minimum.
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Table B5: Dual Phase Cold Rolled Grades Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 10
GMW3399M-ST-S Yield Tensile Total Total n value n-value BH2
Note 9
Strength Strength Elong Elong at at
Note 2, Note 3 Note 4 Note 4
(MPa) in 10 to 4 to 6% MPa
Note 2,
at 0.2% in 80 mm 20%
Note 3, Note Note 3
Offset 50 mm (ISO II)
5, Note 6
(MPa) % Min.
Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min. Min.
Name Note 7
Note 8 Note 8
CR450T/250Y-DP CR DP450 250 320 450 30 27 0.16 30
CR490T/290Y-DP CR DP500 290 390 490 25 27 24 0.15 0.19 30
CR590T/340 Y-DP CR DP600 340 440 590 21 22 21 0.14 0.18 30
CR780T/ 420Y-DP CR DP800 420 550 780 14 17 15 0.11 0.15 30
CR980T/ 550Y-DP CR DP1000 550 730 980 8 10 10 N/A 0.08 30
Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-values can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is less than 0.7 mm and greater than 0.5 mm the minimum value for elongation shall be
reduced by 2 units. For thickness less than or equal to 0.5 mm the minimum value shall be reduced by 4 units.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 10%, then n-value shall be measured from 5% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 7: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 8: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.

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Note 9: 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.) must be considered.
Note 10: Min. = Minimum.

Table B6: High and Low Yield Dual Phase Cold Rolled Grades
Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 10
Yield Total
Total n value
Strength Note 4 Elong
Note 2,Note 3 Tensile Elong Note 4 at 10- n-value BH2
Note 9
GMW3399M-ST-S Strength in 20% at 4-6%
at 0.2% in Note 3, Note 5, Note 2,Note 3
(MPa) 50 mm MPa
Offset 80 mm Note 6
% Min.
(MPa) (ISO II)
Designation Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min. Min.
CR590T/280Y-DP 280 380 590 21 23 22 0.14 0.19 30
Note 8
CR590T/420Y-DP 420 500 590 20 19 16 0.08 30
CR690T/550Y-DP 550 660 690 13 15 12 0.06 0.08 30
CR780T/500Y-DP 500 650 780 15 17 10 0.06 0.10 30
CR980T/650Y-DP 650 900 980 8 10 8 N/A N/A 30
Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-values can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is less than 0.7 mm and greater than 0.5 mm the minimum value for elongation shall be
reduced by 2 units. For thickness less than or equal to 0.5 mm the minimum value shall be reduced by 4 units.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 10%, then n-value shall be measured from 5% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 7: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 8: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 9: 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.) must be considered.
Note 10: Min. = Minimum.

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Table B7: Transformation Induced Plasticity (Trip) Cold Roll Grades Mechanical Property
Requirements Note 1, Note 9
GMW3399M-ST-S Yield Strength Tensile Total Total N value at BH2
Note 2, Note 3 Strength Note 4 Elong. 10-20%
Elong. Note 8
(MPa) Note 4 Note 4,
at 0.2% in MPa
Offset 50 mm In Note 5

(MPa) % Min. 80 mm (ISO

II)
Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min.
Note 6
Name

CR590T/380Y-TR CR TRIP600 380 480 590 27 29 26 0.20 30

Note 7
CR690T/410Y-TR CR TRIP700 410 530 690 27 24 0.19 30
CR780T/440Y-TR CR TRIP800 440 600 780 21 23 20 0.15 30
Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-values can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is less than 0.7 mm and greater than 0.5 mm the minimum value for elongation shall be
reduced by 2 units. For thickness less than or equal to 0.5 mm the minimum value shall be reduced by 4 units.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 7: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 8: 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.) must be considered.
Note 9: Min. = Minimum.

Table B8: Martensitic Cold Rolled Grades

Mechanical Property RequirementsNote 1, Note 7
GMW3399M-ST-S Yield Strength Tensile Total Total Minimum Bend
Note 2, Note 3, Note 4 Strength Elong. Elong. in Radius
Note 2 Note 2
at 0.2% Offset in 50 mm 80 mm
Note 2
(MPa) (MPa) % Min
(ISO II)

Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Long. Trans.
Note5
Name
CR900T/700Y-MS CR MS 900 700 1000 900 3 3 3 4T 4T
Note 6
CR1100T/860Y-MS CR MS 1100 860 1100 1100 3 3 4T 4T
Note 6
CR1300T/1030Y-MS CR MS 1300 1030 1300 1300 2 2 4T 4T
Note 6
CR1500T/1200Y-MS CR MS 1500 1200 1500 1500 2 2 4T 4T
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Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.

Note 2: Parameters valid in the longitudinal test direction.
Note 3: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 4: Minimum yield strength can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 5: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 6: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 7: Min. = Minimum.

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Table B9: Martensitic Hot Rolled Grades Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 7
GMW-3399-M-STS Yield Strength Tensile Total Total Minimum Bend
Note 2, Note 3, Note 4 Strength Elong. Elong. In Radius
Note 2 in 50 mm Note 2
@ 0.2% Offset
Note 2
(MPa) (MPa) 80 mm
% Min No
(ISO II)

Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Long. Trans.
Note 5
Name
Note 6 Note 6
HR1200T/900Y-MS HR MS1200 900 1150 1200 5 4T 4T
Note 6 Note 6
HR1400T/1050Y-MS HR MS1400 1050 1250 1400 4 4T 4T

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Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: Parameters valid in the longitudinal test direction.
Note 3: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 4: Minimum yield strength can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 5: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 6: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 7: Min. = Minimum.

Table B10: Hot Roll Multiphase Grades Mechanical Property Requirements Note 1, Note 9
GMW3399-M-ST-S Yield Strength Tensile Total Total n value at BH2
Note 2, Note 3 Strength Elong. Elong. 10-20% Note 8

(MPa) in In Note3, Note 4,

at 0.2% MPa
Note 5
Offset 50 mm 80 mm
(MPa) % Min. (ISO II)

Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min.
Note 6
Name
Note 7 Note 7 Note 7
HR780T/650Y-MP HR MP800 650 800 780 10 30
Note 7 Note 7 Note 7
HR950T/720Y-MP HR MP1000 720 920 950 9 30
Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-value can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 10%, then n-value shall be measured from 5% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 7: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 8: 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.) must be considered.
Note 9: Min. = Minimum.

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

o
170 C /20 m inutes

BH2

S tre ss
WH

W H = W ork hardening

2% S tra in
P re-S train
Figure C1: Definition of Bake Hardening and Work Hardening Indexes

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Appendix D
The following grades are currently being developed by steel mills as directed in various regions to meet
specific end-product and/or manufacturing requirements. Further development of these grades and
subsequent specification revisions are necessary prior to removal of these grades from Appendix C and
placement into the main document. The following table does not imply all grades referenced in the main
document are globally available.

Table D1: Developmental Grades Note 8

GMW3399-M-STS Yield Strength Tensile Total Total n-value n-value BH2
Note 2 Note 3 Strength Note 4 Elong at (4-6%) MPa
, Elong
Note 2,
(MPa) Note 4 10-20%
at 0.2% in Note 3, Note 3
Offset 50 mm in Note 5
(MPa) % Min. 80 mm
(ISO II)

Designation Common Min. Max. Min. ISO I JIS % Min. Min. Min. Min.
6
Name
CR780T/500Y-MS CR MS 800 500 700 780 10
CR980T/700Y-MS CR MS 1000 700 960 980 6
CR1180T/820Y-DP CR DP 1200 820 1130 1180 2 4 3
Note 7 Note 7
HR490T/xxxY-DP HR DP500 490

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Note 7 Note 7
HR980T/xxxY-FB HR FB1000 980
Note 7
HR590T/400Y-TR HR TRIP600 400 590
Note 7 Note 7
HR690T/xxxY-TR HR TRIP700 690
Note 7
HR780T/450Y-TR HR TRIP800 450 780
Note 1: Local units can specify additional demands.
Note 2: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2 proof stress, Rp 0.2 , if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, otherwise the
values shall be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 3: Minimum yield strength and/or minimum n-values can be waived upon agreement between user and supplier.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is less than 0.7 mm and greater than 0.5 mm the minimum value for elongation shall be
reduced by 2 units. For thickness less than or equal to 0.5 mm the minimum value shall be reduced by 4 units.
Note 5: If maximum uniform elongation is less than 20%, then n-value shall be measured from 10% to maximum uniform elongation.
Note 6: Common names are provided for informational purposes, and are NOT to be used on drawings or electronic math data files.
Note 7: Requirement based on processing capability yet to be determined.
Note 8: Min. = Minimum.

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Appendix E: Adhesion Compatibility on New Substrates (GME)

Surface Quality

Temp Time Adhesion Peel Test Shear Strength Test

Adhesive Lubrication
[°C] [min] (GMW14706) (ASTM D1876) ISO 4587
before aging before aging before aging
+ 170 20 X O X
L 000 0726
+ 190 60 Substrate shall be X O X
+ 170 20 delivered with X O X
L 000 0728 permitted
+ 190 60 lubricant (see X O X
Lubricants table)
+ 170 20 X O -
L 000 0780
+ 190 60 X O -

Surface Quality Sealer & Adhesives

GMW3399 (Uncoated ) Note 1 X L 000 0726 Henkel/Teroson 3919 S X

L 000 0728 Dow Corning Betamate 1496 V X
GMW 11 EGN (ZnNi) X
L 000 0780 Henkel/Teroson Terostat 3233AA-25 X
GMW 11 EGG (ELO) V

GMW 8 HDG (HDG) X

Lubricants
GMW 8 HDA (Galvannealed) X
B 440 0648
Fuchs RP 4107 LV
GMW15056 (Precoated) X (3,0 g/m²)
B 440 1270
GMW 11 EGG (prephospated) X Fuchs RP 4107
(3,0 g/m²)
Other not listed surfaces X Fuchs PL 3802-39 S
B 440 1271
Note 1: To be tested with L 000 0058 (3,0 g/m²) Z&G PL 61
Spot Lubricant
Z&G KTL N 16
(3,0 g/m²)
Hotmelt
Z&G Drylube E 1
(1,7 g/m²)

X Minimal Test (to be tested generally)

V To be tested only on agreement
O To be tested only in case of need (requirements of GMW14706 not met)

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Deviations 3.1.3.2 Surface Requirements.

3.1.3.2.1 Surface Texture.
Deviations on Requirements for Local
Business Units. GMNA: Refer to GM6180M.
3.1 Requirements on Delivery. GM Europe: Refer to EN10 049
3.1.1 Chemical Requirements. GM Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
GMNA and GM Europe: Only Coil or GM Asia Pacific: To satisfy Holden exterior
Sheet/Blank Analysis is Permitted. topcoat systems HN1623, HN1643 and HN1673
requirements, the surface texture of materials used
3.1.1.1 Base Metal. GM Latin America: Refer to
for highly visible exterior surface of the vehicle
EMS.ME.1508.
must not decrease the distinction of image (DOI) or
3.1.1.2 Surface Treatment. gloss of the applied paint.
GMNA: Products coated with a designated For Isuzu applications, Refer to sub-clause 6 of
lubricant (i.e., mill oil or prelube) shall comply with JFS A 1001. Surface texture for all cold rolled
GM North America specification 9984001. exposed surfaces shall be tested to JIS B 0651
GM Europe: Products coated with a designated and conform to JIS B 0610. Surface finish may be
lubricant (e.g. mill oil or prelube) shall comply with supplied as bright (B), normal (C), or rough (D). In
specifications B 040 1270/B 440 1271 (oil) general, cold rolled products shall be supplied with
respective with the VDA Specification 230-201 and normal(C) finish.
GME 8689. 3.1.3.2.2 Surface Quality.
GM Latin America: Products coated with a GM Europe: The semi-exposed (Z) surface is not
designated lubricant (e.g., mill oil or prelube) shall to be specified. Exposed (E) and unexposed (U)
comply with specification EMS 9310015 and cold rolled and coated products are to be temper
EMS.ME.1508. rolled.
GM Asia Pacific: Mill oils, shipping oils, press oils, GM Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
etc., applied to the material by the steel mill and
GM Asia Pacific: All products shall be free from
the parts manufacturer must be removable in the
stretcher strains for six months unless otherwise
purchaser’s phosphate precleaner system. The
agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
material must be capable of achieving an even
Surface finish and quality should be negotiated
phosphate coating in the purchaser’s phosphate
between the steel mills and parts manufacturer to
system. The phosphate coating weight and crystal
be appropriate to the final use of the part. In all
morphology must be as expected for that type of
cases the supplied steel and the parts made from
sheet metal material. For Isuzu, refer to sub-clause

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that steel shall be clean and free of scale, stains,
6 of JFS A 1001.
corrosion, debris or any other defects which would
3.1.2 Mechanical Requirements. be objectionable on the finished part.
GMNA: 4 to 6% n-value testing not required. All 3.1.3.3.1 Inclusions.
specified values must be met in the longitudinal (L)
GM Asia Pacific (Isuzu): Inclusions refer to sub-
direction.
clause 14.2 of JFS A 1001.
GM Europe and GM Latin America: The Yield
3.1.3.3.2 Grain Size.
Strength (0.2% Offset) requirement for DP500 shall
be 370 MPa maximum, and for DP600 shall be GM Asia Pacific (Isuzu): Grain size is not
410 MPa maximum. Designation of carry over designated for any material.
parts to be used on global platform vehicles must 3.2 Processing Requirements.
be changed into the new GMW Material GM Latin America: Cold Bending for Part Design
Description System. Purpose. Ultra high strength steels are frequently
GM Asia Pacific: Australian and Japanese Steel fabricated for cold bending. Many interrelated
Suppliers for Holden shall perform tensile testing to factors affect the ability of given piece of steel to
Australian Standard AS 1391, and to Japanese form over any given radius in shop practice. These
Industrial Standard JIS Z 2201 (No. 5 test piece), factors include thickness, strength level, and
respectively degree of restraint in bending, relationship to
GM Europe: All specified values must be met in rolling direction, chemical composition and
the longitudinal (L) direction. microstructure.

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6 Approved Sources.
GM North America: The steels used for
purchased parts not in the GM Resale program
shall meet specification requirements; however,
they are not required to be approved suppliers in
the GM Corporate Materials File (MATSPC).
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