EN 10149-2 S420MC automobile steel properties and application

EN 10149-2 S420MC Automotive steel is a renewable cold formed steel of medium strength and good tensile properties, EN S420MC steel is a hot-rolled, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel that features consistent quality and excellent engineering properties. This material is used in a variety of applications, such as inautomobile frames and components.

The mechanical properties of EN S420MC automobile steel make it suitable for parts such as beams and sections that require excellent weldability and good surface quality, When compared to mild steel, the yield strength of EN 10149-2 S420MC enables thinner sections and lightweight components to be produced, helping to reduce the overall weight of the final product. Furthermore, because S420MC is a cold forming material, it is also possible to save heavy machining costs by utilizing specialized, automated forming processes. the high level of elongation makes it an excellent choice for applications requiring close-tolerance formability, such as automotive parts where the slight variation in the physical dimensions of the parts must be minimized. The high level of elongation also provides better fatigue resistance, which is highly desirable when used in stationary and oscillating components.

Grade	Comparison of steel grades
EN 10149-2 S420MC Material: 1.0980	SEW092	QStE 420TM
	NFA36-231	E420D
	UNI8890	FeE420TM
	ASTM	060XLK
	BS1449	HR50F45

The excellent balance of properties of S420MC automobile structural steel enables it to be used in automotive applications such as vehicle body frames and chassis components. Furthermore, due to its good fatigue resistance, it is also suitable for interior and exterior trim components, as S420MC steel is an alloy steel, it is available in a variety of grades that can be adapted to specific applications. This makes it ideal for engineering uses since it can be tailored to deliver any combination of mechanical, formability and weldability characteristics that are needed. Finally, this material is also corrosion-resistant, making it an excellent choice for long-term outdoor use.

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