Amstrong® 420MC Laser

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Description

The Amstrong® Laser sheet range comprises hot rolled steel grades developed for applications using computer-controlled thermal and mechanical cutting equipment (laser, plasma etc). The sheets are cut to length from ArcelorMittal coils for laser applications on certified lines that are able to reduce internal stresses and improve flatness before, during and after cutting.


All these grades are designed to:

  • Give improved productivity, quality and consistency with laser cutting
  • Meet the most stringent flatness requirements after cutting

    Amstrong® Laser sheets are virtually free of internal stresses and can therefore be used to produce sheets with guaranteed flatness before, during and after cutting.

  • Related Standards

    Equivalent Materials

    This material data has been provided by ArcelorMittal.

    "Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
    All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
    Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

    Ashby charts

    Properties

    General

    PropertyValueComment

    Carbon equivalent (CEV)

    0.38 [-]

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    max.

    Mechanical

    PropertyTemperatureValueComment

    Charpy impact energy

    -20 °C

    40 J

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    min. | for thickness 6-16 mm

    Elongation

    17 %

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    min. | for thickness < 3 mm | Transverse, A80

    18 %

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    min. | for thickness < 3 mm, A80

    21 %

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    min. A5.65√So | for thickness 3-16 mm | Transverse

    22 %

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    min. A5.65√So | for thickness 3-16 mm

    Tensile strength

    490 - 600 MPa

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    for thickness < 16 mm

    500 - 600 MPa

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    Yield strength

    420 - 520 MPa

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    for thickness < 16 mm

    450 - 550 MPa

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    for thickness < 16 mm | Transverse

    Chemical properties

    PropertyValueComment

    Aluminium

    0.015 %

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    min.

    Carbon

    0.11 %

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    max.

    Manganese

    1.5 %

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    max.

    Niobium

    0.065 %

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    max.

    Phosphorus

    0.02 %

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    max.

    Silicon

    0.03 %

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    Sulfur

    0.012 %

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    Titanium

    0.15 %

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    Vanadium

    0.2 %

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    Technological properties

    Property
    Application areas

    These sheets are particularly suitable for manufacturing complex parts or for improving productivity.

    Chemical composition

    The chemical properties given are based on cast analysis data.

    Delivery condtion

    These sheets may be delivered from coils produced in the different grades shown below.

    Other

    Thickness tolerance The consistent thickness and reduced internal stresses make it possible to operate laser cutting machines continuously by lowering the breakdown risk and the frequency of laser cutting head breakage. This allows the use of fully automated loading and discharging systems.


    The following thickness tolerances (EN 10051:2010) are available: 1/2 or 1/3 for both mill finish and pickled steels.


    Flatness tolerance

    Two products are available, depending on the level of guarantee required:

  • Laser Classic
  • Laser Premium

    All the types of guarantee available are summarised in the following table:


    Laser ClassicLaser PremiumSide trimmed*
    For sheetsMaximum deviation: the minimum value, depending on the circumstances, between 4 mm/m or 8 mm/2 m or 12 mm/3 m and the special tolerances in EN 10051:2010Maximum deviation: the minimum value, depending on the circumstances, between 3 mm/m or 6 mm/2 m or 9 mm/3 m and the special tolerances in EN 10051:2010Min widthMax width
    On cut partsMaximum deviation of 5 mm over a length of 1 mMaximum deviation of 3 mm over a length of 1 m5951640
    Please contact us for other dimensions. *Smaller widths are available after slitting.


    Dimension tables

    Cut-to-length sheets will be produced from coils of steels for laser cutting applications and/or from steels in the Amstrong® range. Since the dimensions available are linked to the cutting line, contact our commercial teams for further information on the sheets produced on the line in question.

  • Surface condition

    Laser cutting speed largely depends on surface homogeneity and reflectivity. To improve productivity for our clients, ArcelorMittal has developed several surface finishes compatible with laser cutting:


    Mill finish:

  • Surface appearance: only A (unexposed) is available
  • Surface cleanliness: Amstrong® Laser sheets are delivered with an improved surface finish. Contact our commercial teams for further information.

    Pickled:

    ArcelorMittal's hydrochloric acid pickling process produces a clean, more favourable surface for laser cutting than that produced by sulphuric acid pickling.

  • Surface appearance: A (unexposed) and B (exposed) are available
  • Protection:
    • Protective oil may be applied
    • Easyfilm® HPE is available. It offers more uniform dry surface protection than oil and favourably reduces the reflectivity of the steel. Moreover, since no oil is used, workplace floors are cleaner and safer. For more information, see data sheet A80.

  • Welding

    With the ArcelorMittal steels used to produce these sheets for laser cutting applications, excellent weldability is expected.