Low yield-strength ceiling
The allowable yield limit is 210 MPa in the principal gauge range above 0.70 mm, with thin-gauge adjustments under the standard.
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EN 10130:2006 | 1.0338 | DEEP-DRAWING COIL
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Source DC04 cold rolled steel coil for drawn housings, stamped components and precision sheet-metal fabrication. Confirm the sheet thickness, EN 10131 tolerance class, r90 / n90 requirements, visible-side finish and coil handling details before ordering.
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| Grade / material number | DC04 / 1.0338 — cold-rolled low-carbon steel for deep drawing |
| Technical delivery standard | EN 10130:2006, cold rolled low carbon steel flat products for cold forming |
| Dimensions / shape | EN 10131:2006, applicable thickness, width and shape tolerances |
| Scope under EN 10130 | Rolled width ≥600 mm; nominal thickness ≥0.35 mm and generally ≤3.00 mm unless otherwise agreed |
| Illustrative inquiry thicknesses | 0.40 / 0.50 / 0.60 / 0.80 / 1.00 / 1.20 / 1.50 / 2.00 / 2.50 mm |
| Illustrative inquiry widths | 600 / 1000 / 1250 / 1500 mm; availability and matching tolerance to be verified |
| Surface quality | A (normal) or B (improved); state required inspected/visible side |
| Surface textures | b bright, g semi-bright, m normal, r rough; agreed roughness Ra if critical |
| Usual coil condition | Annealed and skin-passed; protective oiling to be agreed |
| Deep-drawing acceptance | Yield, Rm, A80, r90 and n90 with thickness-dependent and test-direction conditions |
| Edges / coil geometry | Mill edge, slit edge or trimmed edge; ID examples 508 / 610 mm |
| Weight and quantity | Specify target net MT/coil, maximum coil OD, number of coils and total tonnage |
| Inspection documents | MTC / EN 10204 document type by contract, plus forming-relevant testing as ordered |
Reference limits are expressed as mass percent. Actual heat chemistry is confirmed by an agreed material test certificate.
| Element | DC04 cast-analysis reference |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.080% |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.40% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Silicon (Si) | No fixed universal maximum in the DC04 grade table |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance, subject to actual cast analysis |
| Other additions | Review melt analysis and any contract-specific alloy/deoxidation restrictions |
Compared with general-forming DC01, DC04 uses tighter maximum carbon, manganese, phosphorus and sulfur limits. These are material selection inputs rather than a promise that every die design will draw successfully.
Use the exact thickness band and forming tests when selecting DC04 for a drawn component.
| Nominal gauge | Re / Rp0.2 max. | Rm | A80 min. | r90 min. | n90 min. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.35–0.50 mm | ≤250 MPa | 270–350 MPa | ≥34% | See note | See note |
| >0.50–0.70 mm | ≤230 MPa | 270–350 MPa | ≥36% | ≥1.6 | ≥0.180 |
| >0.70–2.00 mm | ≤210 MPa | 270–350 MPa | ≥38% | ≥1.6 | ≥0.180 |
| >2.00–3.00 mm | ≤210 MPa | 270–350 MPa | ≥38% | ≥1.4 | ≥0.180 |
The allowable yield limit is 210 MPa in the principal gauge range above 0.70 mm, with thin-gauge adjustments under the standard.
r90 characterizes plastic strain anisotropy relevant to sheet thinning in drawing. The specified limit depends on material thickness.
n90 describes strain hardening and is one input when evaluating localized necking during stamping.
Surface texture and inspected-side requirements influence die lubrication, visible appearance and downstream coating performance.
Normal surface quality for drawn components where ordinary surface appearance is acceptable. Match allowable marks to the finishing operation.
Improved surface quality for a more demanding visible or coated face. Confirm the inspected side and appearance acceptance criteria.
| EN 10130 finish | Texture | Reference roughness (0.8 mm cutoff) |
|---|---|---|
| b | Bright | Ra ≤0.4 μm |
| g | Semi-bright | Ra ≤0.9 μm |
| m | Normal | 0.6 < Ra ≤1.9 μm |
| r | Rough | Ra >1.6 μm |
A clear materials specification aligns forming requirements with coil width, thickness, oiling and handling limitations.
Send the drawing, draw depth, critical radii and required deformation performance.
Choose DC04 / 1.0338, nominal thickness, width and EN 10131 tolerances.
State A or B, b/g/m/r, oiling, ID, winding and maximum net coil mass.
Identify MTC type, r90/n90 checks, sample testing, total MT and destination.
Include die-related acceptance criteria, acceptable surface marking and processing constraints in the RFQ.
Use DC04 where drawn-part geometry, surface requirements and deformation performance call for an EN deep-drawing grade.
Drawn steel casings and covers requiring greater deformation than general bending.
Selected domestic appliance shells, liners and shaped panels, subject to cosmetic and die approval.
Selected non-safety stamped inner or outer components where OEM specifications approve DC04.
Shaped enclosure corners, recessed covers and formed sheet-metal parts.
Non-pressure-rated drawn containers, trays and formed boxes for industrial use.
Slit coil and cut blanks supplied to downstream blanking and stamping operations.
Estimate running metres per coil and combined net steel tonnage for your stamping, blanking or service-center production plan.
Enter the sheet gauge, coil width, net mass per coil and quantity. The calculation uses a nominal steel density of 7.85 g/cm³.
Calculation: kg/m = thickness in mm × width in mm × 0.00785; length = net mass in kg ÷ kg/m. Use net steel mass rather than shipping gross weight. Oil, packing, dimensional tolerances and actual density can change delivered figures.
Cold-rolled drawing-quality strip follows a controlled reduction, annealing and skin-pass route. Formability is assessed through the relevant mechanical tests, while final texture, finish and coil dimensions are set to the agreed order.
Company-wide output and inventory are general business figures—not a guarantee of dedicated DC04 production capacity, stock quantity or a fixed lead time.
Discuss bulk requirements through a steel business reporting 8 million MT annual production and a broad company-wide supply network.
Align DC04 chemistry, A80, r90/n90 targets, surface criteria and coil geometry with the project drawing.
Confirm heat identification, test certificates and any additional forming or surface tests when ordering.
Coordinate coil-eye orientation, moisture protection, documents and loading constraints for overseas shipment.
If your stamping line requires narrow strip, prepared blanks or specific edge handling, include the dimensions and surface requirements in your order. Processing availability and tolerances are confirmed with the quotation.
For drawn parts, material conformity includes more than chemistry. Request the necessary tensile, elongation, r-value, n-value, surface and dimensional evidence at the outset.
Provide a delivery schedule and anticipated consumption rate along with the gauge, coil ID and finish. The supply team can review material availability, processing scope and shipment planning before confirming order conditions.
Clean cold-rolled surfaces and drawn-part feedstock need appropriate transit protection. Confirm the oiling level, packing specification, lifting method and destination before dispatch.
Select by product standard and processing requirements. Similar applications do not imply automatic material interchangeability.
Browse hot-rolled and cold-rolled options, then specify the technical requirements for your project.
Technical answers for material selection, deep drawing, surface quality, coil sizing and international procurement.
DC04, steel number 1.0338, is an EN 10130 cold-rolled low-carbon flat steel grade designed for deep drawing. It is supplied in coil or converted flat forms within the applicable product scope.
DC01 is primarily a general-forming grade. DC04 has tighter chemistry and deep-drawing requirements, including specified r90 and n90 values over applicable thickness ranges. The part drawing and press trial determine suitability.
The EN 10130 reference range is 270–350 MPa. Maximum yield strength and minimum A80 elongation depend on thickness and test conditions; review the mechanical-property table and MTC.
For relevant gauge ranges at or above 0.50 mm, the usual EN 10130 minimum n90 is 0.180; r90 is at least 1.6 up to 2.00 mm and at least 1.4 above 2.00 mm. Confirm the standard edition and testing conditions.
DC04 may be evaluated for selected automotive sheet-metal stampings. OEM-specific requirements, tooling trials, dimensional tolerances, cosmetic criteria and engineering approval control the material selection.
A is normal surface quality; B is improved surface quality. State the better/visible side and surface texture separately, especially for exposed or painted parts.
For skin-passed DC04, EN 10130 specifies a six-month period regarding the absence of stretcher-strain marks from the time the material is made available under its stated conditions. Forming schedule and storage still matter.
A master coil may be slit to narrower strips if the processing route and final tolerances can be agreed. Send target strip width, gauge, edge-burr limit, coil ID and tonnage.
Use nominal kg/m = thickness (mm) × width (mm) × 0.00785. Divide net coil mass in kg by the result. Packing and oil are excluded from the theoretical steel weight.
Specify the EN standard edition, chemical and mechanical acceptance, r90/n90 where applicable, surface A/B and texture, dimensional tolerance class, and the desired EN 10204 inspection document before quoting.
Send the EN grade, thickness, width, surface finish, drawing requirements, coil ID and required tonnage. Add your part drawing and test criteria to receive an order-specific quotation subject to verified material and processing availability.
Send your required grade, dimensions, quantity and destination. Our team will review the inquiry.