Docol 420LA High Strength Low Alloy Steel

OVERVIEW

Overview of the characteristics and applications of Docol 420LA low alloy high strength steel

Docol 420LA is a low alloy high strength cold rolled steel used in the automotive field. It belongs to the HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy Steel) series. Its research and development and production focus on meeting the lightweight and safety requirements of automobiles. It achieves a balance between high strength and good formability through composition optimization and process control

Mechanical Properties

Steel Grade

Standard

Plating

Test 

Direction

Yield Strength

 Rp0.2 (MPa)

Tensile Strength 

Rm (MPa)

Extension

 Rate 

A80( min%)

Minimum 

Bend Inner 

Diameter 

for 90 ° Bend

Docol CR

420LA

VDA239

- 100:2016

GI, GA*, ZA

L

420-520

480-600

17

1.0xt

Docol HR

420LA

VDA239

- 100:2016

UC, Cam tho

L

420-520

480-600

18

UC 0.5xt bottle

GI 1.0xt

Chemical Composition

Steel Grade

Plating

C

(max %)

Si

(max %)

Mn

(max %)

P

(max %)

S

(max %)

Al

( min%)

Ti

(max%)

Nb

(max %)

Cu

(max %)

Docol CR

420LA

GI,GA,ZA

0.12

0.50

1.65

0.30

0.025

0.015

0.015

0.10

0.20

Docol HR

420LA

UC

0.12

0.50

1.60

0.30

0.025

0.015

0.015

0.09

0.20

Docol HR

420LA

GI

0.12

0.50

1.60

0.30

0.025

0.015

0.015

0.10

0.20

Plating

Plating

 Type

Plating Grade

Standard

Single-sided

coating quality, 

single-point test (g/m2)

Single side thickness,

 for reference only(μm)

GI

40/40

VDA239-100

40-60

5.6-8.5

GI

50/50

VDA239-100

50-70

7.0-9.9

GI

60/60

VDA239-100

60-90

8.5-12.7

GI

70/70

VDA239-100

70-100

9.9-14.1

GI

85/85

VDA239-100

85-115

12.0-16.2

GI

115/115

VDA239-100

115-155

16.2-21.8

GA

40/40

VDA239-100

40-60

5.6-8.5

GA

50/50

VDA239-100

50-80

7.0-11.3

ZA

95

As required


7-

ZA

130

As required


10-

Core strengthening mechanism and composition design of Docol 420LA

Main strengthening methods

Solid solution strengthening and fine grain strengthening: Solid solution strengthening is achieved by adding alloying elements (such as Si, Mn, etc.), and fine grains are used to improve strength and toughness. Studies have shown that fine grain strengthening can simultaneously improve the strength and plasticity of steel, and is a key strengthening method for automotive steel.

Role of alloying elements: Add elements that can prevent austenite growth, delay recrystallization temperature and increase ferrite nucleation rate (such as Nb, Ti, etc.), optimize microstructure, and ensure uniform and fine grains


Key process measures

Rolling process: Use large reduction rolling to crush the original austenite grains, increase the number of deformation bands, and lay the foundation for subsequent phase transformation and grain refinement.

Cooling and coiling: By accelerating the cooling rate (such as laminar cooling) and reducing the coiling temperature (usually ≤600℃), inhibit grain growth and promote the formation of fine-grained ferrite


Main application scenarios

Automotive structural parts: door anti-collision beams, chassis components, seat frames, etc., which require both high strength and lightweight components.

Other fields: structural parts such as engineering machinery and agricultural machinery that require material strength and toughness


Market advantages

Replacing traditional steel: Compared with ordinary low-carbon steel, it can reduce the thickness by 15%-20%, reduce the body weight by 5%-8%, and help automobile energy conservation and emission reduction.

Cost-effectiveness: By optimizing the composition (reducing the addition of precious metals) and process, the cost is lower than that of hot-formed steel, suitable for large-scale application in mid-range vehicles

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FAQ

Q:Can you send samples? 
A:Of course, we can send samples to all parts of the world, our samples are free, but customers need to bear the courier costs. 
Q:What product information do I need to provide? 
A:You need to provide the grade, width, thickness, coating and the number of tons you need to purchase. 
Q:About product prices? 
A:Prices vary from period to period due to cyclical changes in the price of raw materials. 
Q:What are the certifications for your products? 
A:We have ISO 9001, SGS, EWC and other certifications. 
Q:How long does your delivery time take? 
A:In general, our delivery time is within 7-45 days, and may be delayed if the demand is extremely large or special circumstances occur. 
Q:Can I go to your factory to visit? 
A:Of course, we welcome customers from all over the world to visit our factory. 
Q:Does the product have quality inspection before loading? 
A:Of course, all our products are strictly tested for quality before packaging, and unqualified products will be destroyed. 
Q:How to pack the products? 
A:The inner layer has a waterproof paper outer layer with iron packaging and is fixed with a fumigation wooden pallet. It can effectively protect products from corrosion during ocean transportation. 

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