Cold Heading Steel


TT 8.8

The steel solution for cold forming operations. Despite an initial strength similar to that of DIN property class 8.8, TT 8.8 has excellent cold-working properties. There is therefore no need for heat treatment or other downstream procedures such as straightening and cleaning. TT 8.8 is the high-strength special steel solution for all applications that demand steel stock with excellent cold working, bending and welding properties. Choose TT 8.8 for lower costs and greater competitivenes.

Product range


ProcessSize range (mm)Tolerance
Drawn≥ 4.0 – ≤ 28.0h9
Ground≥ 4.0 – ≤ 28.0≥ IT6

Bar lengths: 3–6.5 m
Colour coding: yellow end-face

Chemical analysis


ElementCSiMnPS
min.0.240.101.200.02
max.0.290.301.500.040.04

Deviation of product analysis from limits specifi ed in cast analysis in accordance with EN 10087. Killed with aluminium or agents having a similar effect. The analysis complies with SAE 1527, comparable with 28Mn6 (1.1170).


Mechanical properties as drawn


Static
DimensionsØmm≤ 16>16 – 30>30 – 40
Proof stressRp0.2N/mm2≥ 660≥ 660≥ 660
Tensile strengthRmN/mm2800 – 950830 – 950800 – 950
Ultimate elongationA5%≥ 12 ≥ 12 ≥ 12
Reduction of areaZ%≥ 45≥ 45≥ 45
HardnessHV10230 – 300255 – 336230 – 300
Notched impact energyAURT
(ISO-U)
J≥ 22≥ 22≥ 22

Dynamic
Tension/compressionσzdwN/mm2ap. 360
Reverse bending
Specimen without notchσbwN/mm2ap. 390
Specimen with notch ɑk=4.0σbwN/mm2ap. 125
Torsional reversalƮtwN/mm2ap. 175