Cold Rolled Steel
In the global steel trade industry, buyers and engineers must often deal with multiple material standards. Even if the application requirements are clear, the reference designation can vary depending on the country or certification system. Because of this, understanding DC06 steel equivalent grades has become a crucial step in procurement and production planning. DC06 is widely recognized as one of the most reliable extra deep drawing cold rolled steel grades, offering superior ductility and uniform mechanical properties for high-precision sheet-metal forming.
🔹 DC06 Equivalent Grades Across International Standards
The following table summarizes equivalent material designations across the world, allowing buyers to avoid misinterpretation during cross-standard procurement:
| Standard System | Equivalent / Comparable Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EN (Europe) | DC06 | Original designation |
| DIN (Germany) | DC06 | Same mechanical performance |
| ISO | CRF 1 | Closest in forming capability |
| JIS (Japan) | SPCE / SPCF | For deep & extra deep drawing |
| ASTM / AISI (USA) | - | Nearest class: A1008 DS Type C |
| China GB | DC06 | GB/T 5213 Standard |
Although mechanical properties are similar, GNEE STEEL recommends technical verification based on actual application rather than relying solely on equivalent mapping. Even equivalent grades may exhibit differences in:
N+ annealing condition
Surface roughness and finish designation
Grain size distribution
Thickness tolerance requirements
Why Manufacturers Prefer DC06 in High-Precision Production
What makes DC06 different from lower grades like DC04 or DC05 is the optimized combination of low yield strength and high elongation. This ensures:
Excellent adaptability in multi-step deep drawing
Reduced spring back and cracking risk
Stable repeat-forming performance during mass production
Outstanding coating and painting absorption
These advantages make DC06 the most popular cold rolled steel grade in automotive fuel tanks, body panels, appliance casings, office equipment and structurally stressed stamped components.
Our company can also supply the following cold-rolled steel grades:
|
Steel Grade |
Yield Strength (MPa) min |
Tensile Strength (MPa) min |
Elongation % min |
Old Description |
|
DC01 |
≤280 |
270-410 |
28 |
St 12-03 |
|
DC03 |
≤240 |
270-370 |
34 |
St 13-03 |
|
DC04 |
≤210 |
270-350 |
38 |
St 14-03 |
|
DC05 |
≤180 |
270-330 |
40 |
St 15-03 |
|
DC06 |
≤170 |
270-330 |
41 |
- |
|
DC07 |
≤150 |
250-310 |
44 |
- |
Customers are welcome to send drawings or material specifications for fast quotation. GNEE STEEL offers competitive pricing and priority delivery for long-term industrial partners.
