Quality	Standard	Material No.	Available coatings
DX52D	DIN EN 10346	1.0918	+Z, +ZF, +ZA, +ZM, +AZ, +AS

Testing direction	Yield Point Re (MPa)	Tensil Strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A80 (in %)
Q	140 – 300	270 – 420	≥ 26

The hot-dip galvanized steel DX52D in accordance with standard 10346 is an essential material in modern manufacturing processes. With the material number 1.0918 (formerly 1.0350), this steel offers an excellent combination of optimum cold forming properties and increased resistance to corrosion. The classification as a drawing grade underlines its particular suitability for demanding cold forming processes where a precise balance between formability and mechanical strength is required.

As part of the galvanizing process, a protective zinc coating is applied to the steel surface to provide the material with lasting protection against environmental influences. In addition to the standard +Z coating, users can choose from other specific coatings such as +ZF, +ZA, +ZM, +AZ and +AS. These variations allow the steel to be precisely matched to the respective application conditions. Depending on the coating variant selected, the surface roughness can be optimized or additional protection against chemical attack can be guaranteed, for example, making DX52D steel an extremely flexible material for industrial applications.

The properties of the DX52D are particularly favored by its soft steel structure, which makes it an ideal material for cold forming processes. These processes are used in particular in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and the construction industry, where components with tight tolerances and complex geometries are required. The classification as a drawing grade guarantees that the steel retains its dimensional stability and structural integrity even under high tensile stresses. This means that demanding components, such as complex car body structures or delicate machine components, can be manufactured efficiently and reliably.

In addition, the hot-dip galvanized steel DX52D makes an important contribution to increasing efficiency in production processes. The versatile coating options allow individual adaptation to specific customer wishes and industrial requirements. This not only leads to improved product quality, but also to a reduction in reworking steps and an overall optimized production process.

In summary, the hot-dip galvanized steel DX52D according to standard 10346 offers an outstanding material for demanding cold forming applications. Its excellent combination of corrosion resistance, flexible formability and mechanical reliability makes it a preferred material in many industrial sectors. With the option of choosing between different coating variants, the steel can be optimally adapted to the specific requirements of modern production processes – a clear advantage for anyone who expects maximum precision and durability in their products.