Steel A656 Grade 80 TMCP
Supply condition
ASTM A656 Grade 80
TMCP = thermomechanically controlled processed
Choose when finer grain, better low-temperature toughness and lower carbon equivalent for welding are required at the same strength.
Values for the TMCP condition
Other A656 Grade 80 tempers and conditions
A656 Grade 80 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at A656 Grade 80.
Compare all 6 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normalized | Used on heavier plate or when uniform through-thickness properties and stable toughness after forming are needed. | 580 | 670 | 20 | 15 HRC | 8.8 % IACS |
HRDefault Hot rolled | Standard stocked condition: hot-rolled, microalloy-strengthened plate meeting 550 MPa yield with good cold bending. | 590 | 680 | 18 | 17 HRC | 8.6 % IACS |
V + Nb (columbium) microalloyed chemistry | Chemistry option using vanadium and niobium precipitation strengthening; widely available and economical for general structural plate. | 590 | 685 | 17 | 19 HRC | 8.6 % IACS |
Ti microalloyed chemistry with sulfide shape control | Preferred where tight-radius cold bending and transverse ductility matter, e.g. truck bodies and crane booms. | 590 | 675 | 19 | 17 HRC | 8.6 % IACS |
TMCPThis page Thermomechanically controlled processed | Choose when finer grain, better low-temperature toughness and lower carbon equivalent for welding are required at the same strength. | 610 | 700 | 20 | 18 HRC | 8.6 % IACS |
Quenched and tempered | Ordered for thick sections where as-rolled processing cannot reach 550 MPa yield, or when maximum toughness at 80 ksi is needed. | 630 | 720 | 20 | 21 HRC | 8.4 % IACS |
What is A656 Grade 80 TMCP?
A656 Grade 80 TMCP is A656 Grade 80 supplied in the TMCP condition — choose when finer grain, better low-temperature toughness and lower carbon equivalent for welding are required at the same strength. A656 Grade 80 TMCP has a yield strength of 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi). A656 Grade 80 TMCP has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). HR is the default condition FabDigit quotes; TMCP is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Tough — resists crack growth — 120 MPa·√m (109.2 ksi·√in), better than 81% of steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 65/100, better than 81% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 78/100, better than 78% of steel grades
- High strength — 610 MPa (88.5 ksi), better than 77% of steel grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
A656 Grade 80 TMCP properties
Typical room-temperature values for A656 Grade 80 TMCP; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are A656 Grade 80 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
A656 Grade 80 TMCP has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical17
A656 Grade 80 TMCP has a yield strength of 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
A656 Grade 80 TMCP is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 44 W/m·K (25.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 57% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
A656 Grade 80 TMCP conducts electricity at 8.6 % IACS, better than 66% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 53% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of A656 Grade 80 TMCP takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 2.1 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
A656 Grade 80 TMCP's machinability is fair (46/100, worse than 59% of steel grades); weldability very good (78/100); formability good (65/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with A656 Grade 80 TMCP
Is A656 Grade 80 easy to machine?
Machines like a 550 MPa HSLA steel — rigid setups, sharp carbide tooling, moderate speeds; plasma/laser cut edges should be dressed before drilling to avoid hard cut-edge layers.
Can A656 Grade 80 be welded?
Readily weldable with low-hydrogen SMAW/FCAW/GMAW (E80/E81 class consumables); control heat input and preheat thicker plate to limit HAZ softening and hydrogen cracking.
Can A656 Grade 80 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold formable with generous bend radii (typically 2–3 t transverse); bend across the rolling direction and allow for high springback compared with mild steel.
What surface finishes work on A656 Grade 80?
Not anodizable — blast off mill scale then paint, zinc-rich prime, powder coat or hot-dip galvanize; galvanizing bath temperature can slightly relax as-rolled strength.
A656 Grade 80 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cmax per ASTM A656 Types 3 and 7 | ≤ 0.18 | 0.1 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.65 | 1.4 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Skept very low with sulfide shape control for formability | ≤ 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Si | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Algrain-refining / deoxidation, killed steel | ≥ 0.02 | 0.04 |
| VType 3 microalloying | 0.01 – 0.15 | 0.06 |
| NbType 3 microalloying (columbium) | 0.01 – 0.1 | 0.03 |
| TiType 7 microalloying | 0.01 – 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Nfor V-N strengthening variants | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Fe | balance | — |
A656 Grade 80 TMCP — frequently asked
What is A656 Grade 80 TMCP used for?
A656 Grade 80 TMCP is typically used for truck frames, crane booms and mobile equipment structural members. In short: formable 80 ksi plate; weight-critical HSLA structure; stronger than A572-50.
What is the yield strength of A656 Grade 80 TMCP?
A656 Grade 80 TMCP has a typical yield strength of 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is A656 Grade 80 TMCP easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (46/100, worse than 59% of steel grades). Machines like a 550 MPa HSLA steel — rigid setups, sharp carbide tooling, moderate speeds; plasma/laser cut edges should be dressed before drilling to avoid hard cut-edge layers.
Can A656 Grade 80 TMCP be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (78/100). Readily weldable with low-hydrogen SMAW/FCAW/GMAW (E80/E81 class consumables); control heat input and preheat thicker plate to limit HAZ softening and hydrogen cracking.
What surface finishes work on A656 Grade 80 TMCP?
Not anodizable — blast off mill scale then paint, zinc-rich prime, powder coat or hot-dip galvanize; galvanizing bath temperature can slightly relax as-rolled strength.
Can A656 Grade 80 TMCP be formed, bent or molded?
Cold formable with generous bend radii (typically 2–3 t transverse); bend across the rolling direction and allow for high springback compared with mild steel.
What is the maximum service temperature of A656 Grade 80 TMCP?
A656 Grade 80 TMCP is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between A656 Grade 80-HR and A656 Grade 80-QT?
HR is the default condition — standard stocked condition: hot-rolled, microalloy-strengthened plate meeting 550 MPa yield with good cold bending. QT: ordered for thick sections where as-rolled processing cannot reach 550 MPa yield, or when maximum toughness at 80 ksi is needed. Yield strength is 590 MPa in HR versus 630 MPa in QT.
Sources
- ASTM A656/A656M — Hot-Rolled Structural Steel, HSLA Plate with Improved Formability — ASTM International (2018)
- ASTM A370 — Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (hardness conversions) — ASTM International (2022)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.19 — Fatigue and Fracture — ASM International (1996)
- High-strength structural plate datasheets (A656 Gr 80 / Domex-type) — Nucor / SSAB (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.