{"id":4414,"date":"2024-12-05T08:56:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.esb-group.com\/high-strength-if-and-bake-hardening-steels-according-to-vda-239-100\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T20:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:19:21","slug":"high-strength-if-and-bake-hardening-steels-according-to-vda-239-100","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esb-group.com\/en\/products-vda-239-100\/high-strength-if-and-bake-hardening-steels-according-to-vda-239-100\/","title":{"rendered":"High-strength IF and bake-hardening steels in accordance with VDA 239-100"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8de8518f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Quality<\/th><th>Surface refinement<\/th><th>Steel type<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>CR180IF<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Interstitial Free<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR210IF<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Interstitial Free<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR240IF<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Interstitial Free<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR270IF<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Interstitial Free<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR180BH<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Bake-Hardening<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR210BH<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Bake-Hardening<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR240BH<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Bake-Hardening<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CR270BH<\/td><td>+EG, +GI, +GA, +AS, +ZM<\/td><td>Bake-Hardening<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-e3a1df8c\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mild steels according to VDA 239-100 are specially designed for high formability and excellent surface quality and are mainly used in the automotive industry and other sectors that place high demands on the formability and surface quality of their materials. The VDA 239-100 standard classifies these mild steels, in particular cold-rolled (CR) and hot-rolled (HR) variants, according to specific quality classes that are tailored to the respective rolling type and forming quality. <br\/><br\/>The designation of these steels is made up of the type of rolling (cold or hot strip) and a grade from 1 to 6. The higher the grade, the better the formability of the material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-82278539\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">High-strength IF steels<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interstitial Free (IF) steels<\/strong> are characterized by the absence of interstitial alloying elements such as carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), which are bound by the addition of stabilizing elements such as titanium (Ti) and\/or niobium (Nb). This results in a high-purity microstructure that offers excellent forming properties. <br\/><br\/><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-e1d9919e\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2c8bcab3\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Outstanding deep-drawing properties<\/strong>: Thanks to their high ductility, IF steels are ideal for complex forming processes.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-fd35f02a\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Very good surface quality<\/strong>: The uniform structure enables excellent paintability.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-11161fcb\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>High ageing resistance<\/strong>: The stabilization of the interstitial elements prevents an increase in strength due to ageing during storage or processing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><br\/>High-strength IF steels are mainly used in the automotive industry for components that require a high forming depth. Examples are <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-46c57ef6\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2f89a1a9\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Outer skin parts such as hoods and fenders<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-a68fe53c\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Structural parts with high surface quality<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d7ae7827\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Bake-hardening steels<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ake-hardening (BH) steels<\/strong> combine moderate forming properties with a targeted increase in strength during bake-hardening. These steels contain small amounts of carbon, which remains freely movable in the forming process and contributes to an additional increase in strength during heat treatment. <br\/><br\/><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-4a62e9b9\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2f822062\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Targeted strength increase<\/strong>: The strength typically increases by 20-40 MPa during the paint curing process, which improves resistance to dents and deformation.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2284cbf6\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Good forming properties<\/strong>: Before heat treatment, BH steels are ductile and enable precise processing.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-493cba59\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Outstanding surface quality<\/strong>: As with IF steels, a uniform structure is guaranteed for visually sophisticated applications.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><br\/>Bake-hardening steels are used in safety-critical and aesthetic components such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-5dbd1a4d\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-5be9f72e\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Door, roof and trunk structures<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-611c32fb\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Outer skin parts with high demands on dent resistance<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-06a810dd\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Reinforcements in body construction<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><br\/>Both high-strength IF and bake-hardening steels in accordance with the VDA 239-100 standard make an important contribution to modern lightweight construction and safety concepts. While IF steels are preferred for complex deep-drawing processes due to their excellent forming properties and surface quality, BH steels offer an optimal solution for dent-resistant outer skin parts thanks to their targeted increase in strength during the bake-hardening process. Both steel groups meet the high requirements of the automotive industry and help to reduce weight and CO\u2082 emissions without compromising on safety.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-b14085db\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e776c7c0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-bb13f507 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M144 480C64.47 480 0 415.5 0 336C0 273.2 40.17 219.8 96.2 200.1C96.07 197.4 96 194.7 96 192C96 103.6 167.6 32 256 32C315.3 32 367 64.25 394.7 112.2C409.9 101.1 428.3 96 448 96C501 96 544 138.1 544 192C544 204.2 541.7 215.8 537.6 226.6C596 238.4 640 290.1 640 352C640 422.7 582.7 480 512 480H144zM303 392.1C312.4 402.3 327.6 402.3 336.1 392.1L416.1 312.1C426.3 303.6 426.3 288.4 416.1 279C407.6 269.7 392.4 269.7 383 279L344 318.1V184C344 170.7 333.3 160 320 160C306.7 160 296 170.7 296 184V318.1L256.1 279C247.6 269.7 232.4 269.7 223 279C213.7 288.4 213.7 303.6 223 312.1L303 392.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Quality Guide Download: High-strength IF and bake-hardening steels according to VDA 239-100<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Behind this download you will find our ESB Quality Guide (data sheet) for high-strength IF and bake-hardening steels according to VDA 239-100.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esb-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ESB-Quality-Guide-V1.1-VDA239-100.pdf\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\" alt=\"\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">QG 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