Quality	Standard	Possible coatings	Alloy concept
HR2	VDA 239-100	UC, EG, GI, GA, AS, ZM	Non IF or IF

Testing direction	Yield Point Re (MPa)	Tensil Strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A (in %)	Type 1 A50 (in %)	Type 2 A80 (in %)	Type 3 A50 (in %)	n10-20/Ag
Q	180 – 290	270 – 400	≥ 34	≥ 31	≥ 30	≥ 32	≥ 0,16

Steel grade HR2, defined in the VDA 239-100 standard, represents a further development compared to the basic grade HR0 and offers significantly higher formability. This hot-rolled steel is specially designed for applications that require more demanding forming processes and improved material properties. HR2 is preferred in industries where a balanced combination of strength and formability is required.

Properties of HR2
Thanks to optimized hot rolling processes, HR2 offers material properties that make it particularly suitable for more complex requirements:

These properties make HR2 an excellent choice for components with medium requirements in terms of deformation and load-bearing capacity. HR2 is widely used where components have to meet higher technical requirements.

Comparison between HR0 and HR2 according to VDA 239-100
The hot-rolled steels HR0 (basic grade) and HR2 (drawing grade), as specified in the VDA 239-100 standard, represent two important grades, each with specific properties and areas of application. Both types of steel fulfill different requirements in industry, with HR2 representing a further development compared to the basic quality of HR0.

Conclusion
HR2 (drawing grade) in accordance with the VDA 239-100 standard represents a robust, formable and cost-effective solution for more complex applications that require higher formability than the basic HR0 grade. HR2 offers ideal properties for versatile components, particularly in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. A comparison with the cold-rolled drawing grade CR1 shows that HR2 is a more economical alternative for applications with less stringent precision and surface requirements, while CR1 is preferred for high-end requirements. Both steel grades complement each other perfectly in their respective areas of application.