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Steel DP1470-CR (Cold rolled)

Supply condition · default condition

Standard uncoated cold-rolled DP1470 coil/blank for parts that will be e-coated or fully enclosed; lowest cost and best edge condition for laser blanking.

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Values for the CR condition

Other DP1470 tempers and conditions

DP1470 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at DP1470.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
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Cold rolled
Standard uncoated cold-rolled DP1470 coil/blank for parts that will be e-coated or fully enclosed; lowest cost and best edge condition for laser blanking.1,1201,5205.545 HRC8.5 % IACS
After 2 % prestrain + paint bake
The in-service condition of a stamped, painted part: bake hardening lifts the yield strength by roughly 40–80 MPa with a small loss of remaining ductility.1,2401,5603.546 HRC8.5 % IACS

What is DP1470-CR?

DP1470-CR is DP1470 supplied in the CR condition — standard uncoated cold-rolled DP1470 coil/blank for parts that will be e-coated or fully enclosed; lowest cost and best edge condition for laser blanking. DP1470-CR has a yield strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,520 MPa (220 ksi) — stronger than 93% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 5.5% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi). DP1470-CR 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).

Advantages

  • High strength — 1,120 MPa (162 ksi), better than 93% of steel grades

Limitations

  • Limited ductility — 5.5%, worse than 98% of steel grades
  • Difficult to machine — 18/100, worse than 97% of steel grades
  • Limited service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), worse than 93% of steel grades
  • Low fracture toughness — 45 MPa·√m (41 ksi·√in), worse than 90% of steel grades
  • Limited formability — 18/100, worse than 84% of steel grades

DP1470-CR properties

Typical room-temperature values for DP1470-CR; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are DP1470 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.

Physical3

DP1470-CR 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).

Density7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,450°C2,642 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,505°C2,741 °F

Mechanical16

DP1470-CR has a yield strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,520 MPa (220 ksi) — stronger than 93% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 5.5% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus207 GPa30 Msi
Shear Modulus80 GPa11.6 Msi
Bulk Modulus160 GPa23.2 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)1,520 MPa220 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)1,120 MPa162 ksi
Elongation at Break5.5%
Reduction in Area30%
Compressive Strength1,150 MPa167 ksi
Shear Strength950 MPa138 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)600 MPa87 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)45 MPa·√m41 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)12 J8.9 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell430 HB
Hardness, Rockwell C45 HRC
Hardness, Vickers450 HV

Thermal6

DP1470-CR is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 42 W/m·K (24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)12.5 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion247 J/g106 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)200°C392 °F
Min Service Temperature-40°C-40 °F

Electrical3

DP1470-CR conducts electricity at 8.5 % IACS, better than 63% of steel grades.

Electrical Conductivity8.5 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.87 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responseferromagnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.6 V
Corrosion ResistanceNot recommended10/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryNo inherent corrosion resistance; rusts in humid air and is attacked by acids and chlorides. Must be zinc-coated, e-coated or waxed; also susceptible to hydrogen-induced delayed cracking from acid pickling or improper electroplating.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of DP1470-CR takes about 32 MJ of energy and emits 2.4 kg of CO₂ — more than 70% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)2.4 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content20%

Manufacturability5

DP1470-CR's machinability is poor (18/100, worse than 97% of steel grades); weldability fair (52/100); formability poor (18/100).

MachinabilityPoor18/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)25%
WeldabilityFair52/100
Formability (cold)Poor18/100
PolishabilityFair45/100

Common Calculations5

Specific Strength (UTS / density)calculated194 kN·m/kg
Specific Stiffness (E / density)calculated26.4 MN·m/kg
Modulus of Resiliencecalculated3,030 kJ/m³
Thermal Diffusivitycalculated11.4 mm²/s
Thermal Shock Resistance Indexcalculated25

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with DP1470-CR

Is DP1470 easy to machine?

Rarely machined as sheet; drilling/trimming needs carbide or CBN at low speed and rigid clamping — laser or waterjet cutting is preferred, and mechanical shearing leaves work-hardened, crack-prone edges.

Can DP1470 be welded?

Resistance spot welding is standard but requires higher electrode force, pulsed or in-situ tempering schedules and wider stack-up windows; expect HAZ softening, reduced cross-tension strength, and LME risk on zinc-coated variants; arc welding degrades strength locally and should be avoided in load paths.

Can DP1470 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold stamping only, with high press tonnage, ~3–4 t minimum bend radius, generous springback compensation and mild-steel-free die materials (coated tool steel); sheared/pierced edges should be laser-cut, reamed or shaved to avoid edge cracking and delayed fracture.

What surface finishes work on DP1470?

Zinc coatings (GI/GA/EG/ZM) applied at the mill; phosphate + cathodic e-coat is standard for bare stock — avoid acid pickling or electroplating without bake-out because of hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity.

DP1470 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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Ccontrols martensite hardness0.13 – 0.230.18
Si≤ 0.80.3
Mnhardenability1.5 – 2.62.1
P≤ 0.040.01
Slow S for hole expansion≤ 0.020
Alincl. deoxidation0.02 – 10.04
Cr+Mocombined limit per EN 10338≤ 1.40.5
Nb+Tigrain refinement≤ 0.150.05
V≤ 0.2—
B≤ 0.010
Curesidual≤ 0.2—
Febalance—

DP1470-CR — frequently asked

What is DP1470-CR used for?

DP1470-CR is typically used for rocker reinforcements, bumper beams and roof rails. In short: highest cold-stamped DP grade; 1520 MPa tensile sheet; formability at practical limit.

What is the yield strength of DP1470-CR?

DP1470-CR has a typical yield strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,520 MPa (220 ksi) — stronger than 93% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.

Is DP1470-CR easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (18/100, worse than 97% of steel grades). Rarely machined as sheet; drilling/trimming needs carbide or CBN at low speed and rigid clamping — laser or waterjet cutting is preferred, and mechanical shearing leaves work-hardened, crack-prone edges.

Can DP1470-CR be welded?

With care — weldability is rated fair (52/100). Resistance spot welding is standard but requires higher electrode force, pulsed or in-situ tempering schedules and wider stack-up windows; expect HAZ softening, reduced cross-tension strength, and LME risk on zinc-coated variants; arc welding degrades strength locally and should be avoided in load paths.

What surface finishes work on DP1470-CR?

Zinc coatings (GI/GA/EG/ZM) applied at the mill; phosphate + cathodic e-coat is standard for bare stock — avoid acid pickling or electroplating without bake-out because of hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity.

Can DP1470-CR be formed, bent or molded?

Cold stamping only, with high press tonnage, ~3–4 t minimum bend radius, generous springback compensation and mild-steel-free die materials (coated tool steel); sheared/pierced edges should be laser-cut, reamed or shaved to avoid edge cracking and delayed fracture.

What is the maximum service temperature of DP1470-CR?

DP1470-CR is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between DP1470-CR and DP1470-BH?

CR is the default condition — standard uncoated cold-rolled DP1470 coil/blank for parts that will be e-coated or fully enclosed; lowest cost and best edge condition for laser blanking. BH: the in-service condition of a stamped, painted part: bake hardening lifts the yield strength by roughly 40–80 MPa with a small loss of remaining ductility. Yield strength is 1,120 MPa in CR versus 1,240 MPa in BH.

Sources

  1. EN 10338 — Hot-rolled and cold-rolled multiphase steels for cold forming — CEN (2015)
  2. EN 10346 — Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products — CEN (2015)
  3. VDA 239-100 — Sheet Steel for Cold Forming — VDA (2016)
  4. SAE J2745 — High Strength Dual Phase Steels — SAE International (2019)
  5. GB/T 20564.2 — Cold rolled high strength steel sheet for automobile, Part 2: Dual phase steel — SAC (2017)
  6. Advanced High-Strength Steels Application Guidelines V7 — WorldAutoSteel (2021)
  7. ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
  8. AHSS DP grades product data (Dogal/Docol, ArcelorMittal Dual Phase, Baosteel BDP) — SSAB / ArcelorMittal / Baosteel (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.