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Steel TRIP Steel TRIP980
Properties of the TRIP980 condition, compared with the other TRIP Steel tempers.
Highest TRIP strength class for anti-intrusion members; expect reduced elongation, higher springback and tighter spot-welding limits.
What is TRIP Steel TRIP980?
TRIP Steel TRIP980 is TRIP Steel in the TRIP980 grade — highest TRIP strength class for anti-intrusion members; expect reduced elongation, higher springback and tighter spot-welding limits. TRIP Steel TRIP980 has a yield strength of 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi). TRIP Steel TRIP980 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), lighter than 87% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). CR is the default condition FabDigit quotes; TRIP980 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 640 MPa (92.8 ksi), better than 79% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), worse than 93% of steel grades
- Difficult to machine — 28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
- Poor heat conductor — 30 W/m·K (17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of steel grades
TRIP Steel TRIP980 properties
Typical room-temperature values for TRIP Steel TRIP980 — 9 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every TRIP Steel temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
TRIP Steel TRIP980 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), lighter than 87% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical13
TRIP Steel TRIP980 has a yield strength of 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
TRIP Steel TRIP980 is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 30 W/m·K (17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
TRIP Steel TRIP980 has an electrical resistivity of 2.3×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 87% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of TRIP Steel TRIP980 takes about 30 MJ of energy and emits 2.3 kg of CO₂ — more than 55% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
TRIP Steel TRIP980's machinability is poor (28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades); weldability fair (52/100); formability good (60/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other TRIP Steel tempers and conditions
TRIP Steel is also supplied in 8 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the TRIP Steel overview.
- CRDefaultStandard stocked condition: cold rolled annealed TRIP sheet without metallic coating, for painted/e-coated interior structure and for lab or prototype forming trials.490 MPa yield · 255 HV
- TRIP980Highest TRIP strength class for anti-intrusion members; expect reduced elongation, higher springback and tighter spot-welding limits.640 MPa yield · 31 HRC
- GalvanizedPick for automotive body-in-white parts needing cathodic corrosion protection; zinc layer applied in the continuous anneal/galvanizing line.500 MPa yield · 252 HV
Working with TRIP Steel TRIP980
Is TRIP Steel easy to machine?
Rarely machined; if drilling/trimming is needed use rigid setups, carbide or coated carbide, low speed and high feed — the retained austenite transforms and work-hardens the cut surface, and laser or waterjet trimming is usually preferred.
Can TRIP Steel be welded?
Resistance spot welding is standard but needs higher electrode force, pulsed or stepped current and possible post-pulse tempering; high Si/Al and C give hard, notch-sensitive nuggets, and laser or MAG welds show HAZ softening plus loss of TRIP effect.
Can TRIP Steel be formed, bent or molded?
Cold stamp with high-n TRIP behaviour: good stretch and deep draw, but plan for high forming loads, strong springback compensation, generous die radii and hole-expansion/delayed-cracking checks on sheared edges.
What surface finishes work on TRIP Steel?
Supply zinc-coated (GI/GA/EG) or phosphate + e-coat; bare TRIP rusts quickly, and paint-bake cycles (~170 °C/20 min) give a useful bake-hardening yield increase rather than harm.
TRIP Steel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cstabilizes retained austenite | 0.12 – 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Sisuppresses carbide precipitation during bainitic hold; complicates galvanizing | 0.5 – 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Mnhardenability and austenite stabilization | 1.2 – 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Alpartial Si substitute in galvanizable TRIP grades | 0.02 – 2 | 0.05 |
| PEN 10338 limit; sometimes used as carbide suppressor | ≤ 0.12 | 0.02 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Nbmicroalloy grain refiner (optional) | ≤ 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Tioptional | ≤ 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Voptional | ≤ 0.2 | — |
| Cr+Mooptional, retards pearlite | ≤ 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Fe | balance | — |
TRIP Steel TRIP980 — frequently asked
What is TRIP Steel TRIP980 used for?
TRIP Steel TRIP980 is typically used for B-pillar reinforcements, crash structures and front rails, bumper beams, cross members, seat frames and rocker and floor reinforcements. In short: crash-grade TRIP sheet.
What is the yield strength of TRIP Steel TRIP980?
TRIP Steel TRIP980 has a typical yield strength of 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is TRIP Steel TRIP980 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades). Rarely machined; if drilling/trimming is needed use rigid setups, carbide or coated carbide, low speed and high feed — the retained austenite transforms and work-hardens the cut surface, and laser or waterjet trimming is usually preferred.
Can TRIP Steel TRIP980 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (52/100). Resistance spot welding is standard but needs higher electrode force, pulsed or stepped current and possible post-pulse tempering; high Si/Al and C give hard, notch-sensitive nuggets, and laser or MAG welds show HAZ softening plus loss of TRIP effect.
What surface finishes work on TRIP Steel TRIP980?
Supply zinc-coated (GI/GA/EG) or phosphate + e-coat; bare TRIP rusts quickly, and paint-bake cycles (~170 °C/20 min) give a useful bake-hardening yield increase rather than harm.
Can TRIP Steel TRIP980 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold stamp with high-n TRIP behaviour: good stretch and deep draw, but plan for high forming loads, strong springback compensation, generous die radii and hole-expansion/delayed-cracking checks on sheared edges.
What is the maximum service temperature of TRIP Steel TRIP980?
TRIP Steel TRIP980 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 TRIP Steel-CR and TRIP Steel TRIP980?
CR is the default condition — standard stocked condition: cold rolled annealed TRIP sheet without metallic coating, for painted/e-coated interior structure and for lab or prototype forming trials. TRIP980: highest TRIP strength class for anti-intrusion members; expect reduced elongation, higher springback and tighter spot-welding limits. Yield strength is 490 MPa in CR versus 640 MPa in TRIP980.
Can FabDigit make parts in TRIP Steel TRIP980?
Yes — TRIP Steel TRIP980 is available for sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- EN 10338 — Hot rolled and cold rolled uncoated products of multiphase steels for cold forming — CEN (2015)
- VDA 239-100 — Sheet steel for cold forming (CR450Y780T-TR etc.) — VDA (2016)
- Advanced High-Strength Steels Application Guidelines v7 — WorldAutoSteel (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- TRIP 690 / TRIP 780 cold rolled steel datasheets — ArcelorMittal / thyssenkrupp Steel (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.