Quality	Standard	Material No.	Available coatings
DX54D	DIN EN 10346	1.0952	+Z, +ZF, +ZA, +ZM, +AZ, +AS

Quality	Coatings	Testing direction	Yield Point Re (MPa)	Tensil Strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A80 (in %)	Vertical Anisotropy r90	Solidification exponent n90
DX54D	+Z, +ZA	Q	120 – 220	260 – 350	≥ 36	≥ 1,6	≥ 0,18
DX54D	+ZF, +ZM	Q	120 – 220	260 – 350	≥ 34	≥ 1,4	≥ 0,18
DX54D	+AZ	Q	120 – 220	260 – 350	≥ 36
DX54D	+AS	Q	120 – 220	260 – 350	≥ 34	≥ 1,4	≥ 0,18

The hot-dip galvanized steel DX54D in accordance with the 10346 standard is a highly specialized material that plays a key role in modern manufacturing processes. With the material number 1.0952 (formerly 1.0306), this steel is one of the soft steels that are optimized for cold forming. As a special deep-drawing grade, DX54D is characterized in particular by its exceptional formability in demanding deep-drawing processes. The hot-dip galvanizing gives the steel a durable zinc coating that provides effective corrosion protection – a key feature for durable end products. Thanks to the wide range of coating variants (+Z, +ZF, +ZA, +ZM, +AZ and +AS), the material can also be precisely adapted to different production requirements and environmental conditions.

The DX54D is particularly impressive due to its outstanding special deep-drawing quality. This special property enables extremely fine and precise forming, allowing even very complex and intricate components to be produced. The optimized material structure ensures high dimensional stability with minimal springback effect. Due to its lower yield strength and tensile strength compared to other cold forming steels, DX54D is even easier to form. This results in a better material flow during the forming process, which is particularly advantageous in the production of sophisticated deep-drawn components. At the same time, the hot-dip galvanizing provides a reliable surface protection layer that protects the steel from aggressive environmental influences and corrosion, which leads to a significant increase in product service life.

The hot-dip galvanized steel DX54D is used in a wide range of industries where demanding deep-drawing processes are required. In the automotive industry in particular, it is used to produce complex body and structural components that require high precision and consistent surface quality. Due to its excellent forming properties, DX54D is also used in the production of household appliances and consumer goods to manufacture delicate yet resilient components. In addition, this material is also used in electronics production and mechanical engineering, where precise shaping and a uniform material flow during forming are essential.

Compared to the DX51D, the DX54D shows significant differences in its mechanical design. While the DX51D is classified as a machine seam grade and offers a wide range of uses in general cold forming applications, the DX54D was specially developed as a special deep drawing grade. This specialization results in an even higher formability, which is particularly advantageous in very demanding deep drawing processes. Due to the lower yield strength and tensile strength of DX54D, this steel can be formed more easily, which leads to improved material flow dynamics. However, this also means that components made from DX54D tend to have lower mechanical load limits, which is why DX51D is preferred for applications with high tensile or compressive loads. The decision between the two materials therefore depends largely on the specific requirements for formability and load-bearing capacity in the end product.

In summary, the hot-dip galvanized steel DX54D in accordance with standard 10346 is a highly specialized material that is characterized by its outstanding special deep-drawing quality and excellent formability. The versatile coating options enable individual adaptation to a wide range of production conditions, while the hot-dip galvanizing provides reliable corrosion protection. Although the lower yield strength and tensile strength of DX54D result in even better formability, the specific load requirements of the application must always be taken into account when selecting the material – compared to DX51D, which has higher mechanical load limits. Companies that rely on precise and complex deep-drawing processes will find DX54D an ideal material that meets the high demands of modern production processes.