Quality	Comparison to	IMDS no.	Thickness range
Ympress Laser S420MC	S420MC according to EN 10149-2	819188358/1	1.5 – 20.0 mm

	Testing direction	Yield strength Rp0.2 (MPa)	Tensile strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A80 (in %) min < 3 mm	A5 (in %) min 3 – 5 mm	A5 (in %) min ≥ 5 mm
Typical value	L	460	545	26	27	26
Guaranteed value	L	≥ 420	500-600	18	22	21
EN 10149-2 (S420MC)	L	≥ 420	480-620	16	19	19

	Minimum impact work KV	Temperature
Ympress Laser S420MC	≥ 40 J	-20°C

In the ever-evolving world of metalworking, efficiency is key. Companies strive for advanced materials and technologies that can deliver highly precise and cost-efficient results. Ympress® Laser S420MC has established itself as a breakthrough material in the field of laser cutting and is changing the rules of the game in the metalworking industry. This article explores the properties, benefits and applications of this innovative steel for laser cutting.

Ympress® Laser S420MC is characterized by a number of remarkable properties that make it a preferred material for laser cutting. One of its outstanding features is its high strength, which is achieved through an optimized chemical composition and special manufacturing processes. This strength allows thinner materials to be used without compromising structural integrity, which in turn leads to a reduction in material usage.

Another important aspect of Ympress® Laser S420MC is its excellent weldability and formability. This enables easy processing and assembly of components, which in turn leads to improved productivity and efficiency.

In addition, Ympress® Laser S420MC offers high dimensional accuracy and surface quality. Due to its special composition and processing, it minimizes deformation and cracks during the cutting process, resulting in precise cuts and a smooth surface without additional post-processing.

The use of Ympress® Laser S420MC offers a wide range of benefits for companies in the metalworking industry:

Increased productivity: The high strength and cutting performance of Ympress® Laser S420MC enable faster cutting speeds and improved productivity.

Cost efficiency: By using thin material and reducing post-processing, companies can achieve significant cost savings.

Improved quality: The precise cuts and excellent surface quality of Ympress® Laser S420MC result in high-quality end products with low reject rates.

Environmentally friendly: Ympress® Laser S420MC is an environmentally friendly material that reduces the use of energy and resources while minimizing waste production.

Versatility: Due to its versatile properties, Ympress® Laser S420MC is suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries, including automotive, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and more.

Ympress® Laser S420MC has a wide range of applications, from small components to large structures. Some of the most common applications include:

Ympress® Laser S420MC has proven to be a groundbreaking innovation in the metalworking industry. With its impressive properties, benefits and application possibilities, it offers companies the opportunity to increase their productivity, reduce costs and improve the quality of their products. As a versatile and high-performance material, Ympress® Laser S420MC is helping to redefine the boundaries of metalworking and set new standards for efficiency and precision.