Steel DC06
EN DC06
DC06 (1.0873) is an interstitial-free, extra-deep-drawing cold-rolled low-carbon steel to the EN 10130 DC family, stabilised and held to ultra-low carbon, phosphorus and sulphur so it stays non-aging.
Reference datasheet — DC06 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the CR condition
DC06 tempers and conditions
DC06 is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. CR is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed last (not skin-passed), maximum softness | Ordered when the very lowest yield and no roughness imprint are needed; must be formed promptly and can show slight stretcher-strain risk on non-IF grades (IF chemistry makes DC06 essentially non-aging). | 130 | 285 | 45 | 82 HB | 13 % IACS |
CRDefault Cold rolled | Standard stock condition: continuous-annealed and skin-passed coil/sheet, non-aging for 6 months, for general deep-drawn body and appliance panels. | 150 | 300 | 42 | 88 HB | 13 % IACS |
Surface quality B, matt finish | Pick for class-A painted exterior panels where surface defects are not permitted on one side and Ra ≈ 0.6–1.9 µm matt texture aids press lubrication and paint appearance. | 150 | 300 | 42 | 88 HB | 13 % IACS |
Hot-dip galvanized extra-deep-drawing sheet | Ordered when heavier zinc (Z100–Z275) corrosion protection is required; zinc layer slightly raises friction and reduces the achievable draw ratio versus bare DC06. | 150 | 300 | 41 | 88 HB | 13 % IACS |
Electrolytically zinc coated (EN 10152), e.g. ZE25/25 | Choose for painted automotive body panels needing corrosion protection with the smoothest coated surface; thin zinc layer keeps deep-drawing behaviour almost unchanged. | 155 | 305 | 41 | 90 HB | 13 % IACS |
What is DC06?
DC06 (1.0873) is an interstitial-free, extra-deep-drawing cold-rolled low-carbon steel to the EN 10130 DC family, stabilised and held to ultra-low carbon, phosphorus and sulphur so it stays non-aging. Engineers specify it when a stamping needs the most severe draws in one tool: r₉₀ ≥ 1.8, n₉₀ ≥ 0.22, 42 % elongation and formability that leads the DC series; supplied as cold-rolled coil, sheet and blanks, bare (CR) or zinc coated (+ZE, +Z). Limits are strength and corrosion: 150 MPa yield gives low dent resistance and load capacity, and bare sheet rusts quickly without paint or zinc. Where draw severity is lower, DC04/SPCD costs less. DC06 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,500°C (2,732 °F). DC06 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 100% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
What is DC06 used for?
- automotive body panels
- complex stampings
- appliance shells
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 42%, better than 100% of steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 13 % IACS, better than 100% of steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 99/100, better than 100% of steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 58 W/m·K (33.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 95/100, better than 97% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 150 MPa (21.8 ksi), worse than 100% of steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 250°C (482 °F), worse than 85% of steel grades
DC06 properties
Typical room-temperature values for DC06-CR; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
DC06 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,500°C (2,732 °F).
Mechanical16
DC06 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 100% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
DC06 is rated for continuous service to 250°C (482 °F). It conducts heat at 58 W/m·K (33.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
DC06 conducts electricity at 13 % IACS, better than 100% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of DC06 takes about 26 MJ of energy and emits 2.2 kg of CO₂ — less than 64% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability7
DC06's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability excellent (99/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. DC06 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with DC06
Is DC06 easy to machine?
Very soft and gummy — use sharp positive-rake tools, high speed and flood coolant to avoid burrs and built-up edge; blanking and laser cutting are preferred over milling.
Can DC06 be welded?
Excellent for resistance spot, MAG and laser welding thanks to ultra-low C, P, S; zinc-coated variants need higher electrode force/current and fume extraction.
Can DC06 be formed, bent or molded?
Best-in-class deep drawing (r₉₀ ≥ 1.8, n₉₀ ≥ 0.22, non-aging) — multi-stage draws, hemming and stretch forming succeed without intermediate annealing; watch low dent resistance and springback-free but low-strength parts.
DC06 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cultra-low carbon (IF) | ≤ 0.02 | 0 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.25 | 0.15 |
| P | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Tistabilizer for C and N; Nb may partly substitute in Ti-Nb IF variants | ≤ 0.3 | 0.06 |
| Alkilled steel, typical mill practice | 0.02 – 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Ntypical mill practice | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on DC06?
Takes phosphating, e-coat and powder paint readily; bare sheet must be oiled or coated immediately as it rusts fast; electro- or hot-dip zinc plus e-coat is the standard automotive system.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel DC06 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- 1.0873
How much does DC06 cost?
DC06 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
DC06 — frequently asked
What is DC06 used for?
DC06 is typically used for automotive body panels, complex stampings and appliance shells. In short: highest-formability DC grade; non-aging IF steel; class-A panel surface.
What is the yield strength of DC06?
DC06 has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 100% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is DC06 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades). Very soft and gummy — use sharp positive-rake tools, high speed and flood coolant to avoid burrs and built-up edge; blanking and laser cutting are preferred over milling.
Can DC06 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). Excellent for resistance spot, MAG and laser welding thanks to ultra-low C, P, S; zinc-coated variants need higher electrode force/current and fume extraction.
What surface finishes work on DC06?
Takes phosphating, e-coat and powder paint readily; bare sheet must be oiled or coated immediately as it rusts fast; electro- or hot-dip zinc plus e-coat is the standard automotive system.
Can DC06 be formed, bent or molded?
Best-in-class deep drawing (r₉₀ ≥ 1.8, n₉₀ ≥ 0.22, non-aging) — multi-stage draws, hemming and stretch forming succeed without intermediate annealing; watch low dent resistance and springback-free but low-strength parts.
What is the maximum service temperature of DC06?
DC06 is rated for continuous use to about 250°C (482 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between DC06-CR and DC06-LC?
CR is the default condition — standard stock condition: continuous-annealed and skin-passed coil/sheet, non-aging for 6 months, for general deep-drawn body and appliance panels. LC: ordered when the very lowest yield and no roughness imprint are needed; must be formed promptly and can show slight stretcher-strain risk on non-IF grades (IF chemistry makes DC06 essentially non-aging). Yield strength is 150 MPa in CR versus 130 MPa in LC.
How much does DC06 cost?
DC06 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 10130 — Cold rolled low carbon steel flat products for cold forming — CEN (2006)
- EN 10152 — Electrolytically zinc coated cold rolled steel flat products — CEN (2017)
- EN 10346 — Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products — CEN (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.14B — Metalworking: Sheet Forming — ASM International (2006)
- Cold rolled IF / extra-deep-drawing steel grade sheets — ArcelorMittal / thyssenkrupp / Baosteel (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.