WORLDWIDE Material Specification

ENGINEERING GMW2
Metals
STANDARDS

Low Carbon Sheet Steel

2 References
1 Scope Note: Only the latest approved standards are
This specification covers the requirements for low applicable unless otherwise specified.
carbon continuous cast steel for exposed and 2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
unexposed applications and is applicable to all low
ASTM A751 ISO 4587
carbon steel sheet products and coated substrates.
Continuously hot or cold rolled flat products shall ASTM D1876 ISO/TS 16949
be supplied as coils or sheet. Hot rolled flat ASTM E45 JFS A 1001
products are usually supplied in thicknesses ASTM E112 JFS A 21001
> 1.75 mm. These flat products are used for cold DIN 1614-2 JIS B 0610
forming and for manufacturing of welded tubes. DIN 50602 JIS B 0651
Cold rolled flat products with the appropriate
surface type and surface finish are suitable for the EN 10002-1 JIS Z 2201
application of surface coatings (metallic plating by EN 10049
melt dipping or thermal spray painting, electrolytic 2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
plating, organic coating and/or other coatings).
9984001 GMW3059
This specification does not apply to steel for case
hardening or strip applications. Additional B 040 1270 GMW3224
requirements or agreements shall be specified by B 440 0648 GMW3335
regional GM Automotive Operations (GM) business B 440 1271 GMW14019
units [e.g., North America (GMNA), Europe (GME), EMS.ME.1508 GMW14700
Latin America (GMLAAM), and Asia Pacific GM3624M GMW14706
(GMAP)].
GM6180M GMW14729
1.1 Material Description. The material GM9920P GMW14829
designation is defined by the GMW base metal
specification number, steel product type and steel GME 8689 GMW15056
grade. The steel product type is designated by CR GME 60410 L 000 0058
for cold rolled products, or HR for hot rolled GMW8 L 000 0726
products. A numeral (1, 2, 3, etc.) will designate GMW11 L 000 0728
the steel grade formability level. The steel grade GMW3001 L 000 0780
will correspond to the chemical and mechanical
GMW3011 Opel 105
requirements as shown in Table 1, 2 and 3. A third
suffix (C) may be added after the steel grade to 2.3 Additional References.
designate a low carbon steelmaking practice. The European Procedure for testing surface roughness
finish type, an alpha character, will designate the of sheet metal, EN 10049.
finish as E (exposed), or U (unexposed). In VDA Specification 230-201 on Prelubes.
addition, products which are not coated shall have
the word uncoated added to the call-out after the 2.4 Cross-Reference of Replaced GM Regional
steel type, but before the finish designation. The Specifications. (See Appendix A.)
above descriptive items are used together to form
the coding system. Examples of the coding system 3 Requirements
for engineering part drawings and manufacturing The following section defines specific requirements
engineering documents are shown in paragraph 8. for material on delivery, processing, performance
1.2 Typical Applications. Sheet metal parts and other stages during life cycle. Deviations
consisting of low carbon steel products and coated required for individual GM business units are listed
low carbon steel substrates. in the Deviation section at the end of this
1.3 Remarks. Not applicable. specification.
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For GME, the corresponding European Standards between supplier and purchaser. Refer to Table
and EURONORMs shall apply in cases of dispute. Dev 1 in Deviations section for chemical
3.1 Requirements on Delivery. compositions of Isuzu hot rolled grades. Additional
demands and restrictions may be given by the
3.1.1 Chemical Requirements.
regional central formability analysis organization
3.1.1.1 Base Metal. Base metal composition [e.g., North America (NA), Europe (E), Latin
based on product (ladle, coil, or sheet/blank) America (LAAM), and Asia Pacific (AP)] depending
analysis determined per ASTM A751 shall conform on application.
to the requirements of Table 1 and/or agreed on

Table 1: Chemical Composition Note 1

(% by mass)
Designation GMW2M-ST-S Note 2, Note 6, Note 7

Element CR1, HR0 CR2, CR3, HR1, HR2, HR3 CR4 CR5 (Note 3)
Carbon 0.13 max 0.10 max 0.08 max 0.02 max
Manganese 0.60 max 0.50 max 0.40 max 0.25 max
Phosphorus 0.035 max 0.025 max 0.025 max 0.020 max
Sulfur 0.035 max 0.020 max 0.020 max 0.020 max

Aluminum N/A 0.015 min 0.015 min 0.015 min

Note 3, Note 5

Nitrogen 0.008 max N/A N/A N/A

Note 1: Chemical Composition based on product (ladle, coil, or sheet/blank) analysis.
Note 2: The letter C shall be added when a minimum Carbon content of 0.015% or 0.0003% (3ppm) Boron is required (i.e., CR3C).
Note 3: Titanium, Niobium and other alloys (e.g., Boron) can be used in combination, for fully stabilized/killed products. Stabilization alloys
shall be reported.
Note 4: Hot rolled grades with C% < 0.015% must have a minimum of 0.0003% (3 ppm) Boron.
Note 5: Total aluminum content (combined and free).
Note 6: NA = Not Applicable.
Note 7: Min = Minimum.

3.1.1.2 Surface Treatment. Products coated with maximum uniform elongation. The specific strain
a designated lubricant (e.g., mill oil or prelube) level shall be reported with all test results. Strain
shall comply with GMW14019. hardening exponent n and K value shall be
3.1.2 Mechanical Requirements. Products determined at (10 to 20)% strain, or 10% to end of
supplied to this specification shall meet the uniform elongation when uniform elongation is
mechanical properties as specified in < 20%. The specific strain range shall be reported
Tables 2 and 3. Coating adhesion tests for coated with all test results. For tensile tests conducted to
qualities shall meet the requirements as described EN 10002-1, only transverse test samples shall be
in the appropriate coating specification GMW8 or used if possible. For flat products with widths
GMW11. The mechanical test methods to be used ≤ 300 mm test samples in rolling direction are
are defined in GMW3335M using the appropriate allowed. Refer to Tables A2 and A3 in the
tensile test piece required by the region. Plastic Deviations section for mechanical properties of
strain ratio, r-value, shall be determined at 20% Isuzu cold rolled and hot rolled grades,
strain. If the uniform elongation is lower than 20%, respectively.
plastic strain values shall be determined at the
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Table 2: Cold Rolled Sheet and Cold Rolled Substrate, Mechanical Properties Note 1, Note 3, Note 11
Property Unit Designation GMW2M-ST-S
CR1 CR2 CR3 CR4 CR5
Yield Strength Note 2, Note 4 MPa
140 to 280 140 to 240 140 to 210 140 to 180 110 to 160

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Tensile Strength MPa 270 to 410 270 to 370 270 to 350 270 to 330 260 min

Total Elongation in 50 mm Note 10 % not required 34 min 38 min 40 min 42 min

Note 5,
Total Elongation in 80 mm %
Note 10 28 min 34 min 38 min 40 min 42min

Total Elongation in 50 mm %
not required 37 min 41 min 43 min 45 min
(JIS Z 2201 #5) Note 6, Note 7, Note 10
rm. Note 7 not required not required 1.5 min 1.6 min 1.7 min
r 90 Note 8 not required 1.3 min 1.6 min 1.9 min 2.0 min
Note 9
n value not required 0.16 min 0.18 min 0.20 min 0.22 min
Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.
Note 2: If CR5 is required, it should be stated on the engineering part drawing to allow for yield strength < 140 MPa.
Note 3: Parameters valid in the longitudinal and transverse directions only.
Note 4: The values for yield stress are the 0.2% proof stress for products which do not present definite yield point and the lower yield
stress reel for others. When the specified nominal thickness is < 0.7 and > 0.5 mm the value for maximum yield stress is increased by
20 MPa. For thicknesses ≤ 0.5 mm the value is increased by 40 MPa.
Note 5: When the specified nominal thickness is < 0.7 and > 0.5 mm the minimum value for elongation is reduced by 2 units. For
thickness ≤ 0.5 mm the minimum value is reduced by 4 units.
Note 6: The values stated apply to product thickness > 0.8 mm. When the specified nominal thickness is > 0.6 and < 0.8 mm the
elongation is reduced by 1 unit.
Note 7: Calculation by (r0+r90+2r45)/4. The rm value can be ≤ 0.2 lower for thickness > 1.4 mm and/or galvanneal coated products.
Note 8: The value of r90 only applies to products of thickness ≥ 0.5 mm. When thickness is > 2 mm and or ZnNi and or galvanneal coated,
the value for r90 is reduced by 0.2.
Note 9: The n-values can be 0.01 lower for ZnNi and galvanneal coatings.
Note 10: ZnNi and Galvanneal coated steels: total elongation shall be reduced by 2%.
Note 11: Min = Minimum

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Table 3: Hot Rolled Sheet and Hot Rolled Substrate, Mechanical Properties Note 1, Note 2, Note 8

Property Unit Designation GMW2M-ST-S

HR0 HR1 HR2 HR3Note 7
Yield Strength Note 3, Note 6
MPa 240 to 350 210 to 320 180 to 290 180 to
260

Tensile Strength
MPa 310 310 to 430 270 to 400 270 to 380

Total Elongation in 50 mm Note 5

% 26 min 30 min 34 min 38 min
Total Elongation in 80 mm
Note 3, Note 5 % 22 min 26 min 30 min 34 min
Total Elongation in 50 mm
N/R 33 min 39 min 42 min
(JIS Z 2201 #5) Note 4, Note 5,
n-value
0.12 min 0.14 min 0.16 min 0.18 min

Note 1: Additional demands can be specified by local units.

Note 2: Parameters valid in the longitudinal and transverse test directions only.
Note 3: The yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2% proof stress, Rp 0.2, if the yield stress cannot be easily recognized, the values shall
be the lower yield stress, ReL.
Note 4: The values stated apply to product thicknesses of (2 to 3.2) mm.
Note 5: When the specified nominal thickness is < 6.3 mm and > 3.2 mm min value for elongation is increased by 1 unit. For thicknesses
>6.3 mm the value is increased by 2 units, < 2.0 and > 1.6 mm is reduced by 1 unit.
Note 6: Maximum yield strength shall be increased by 30 MPa for product thickness 2.0 mm and below.
Note 7: Total Elongation in 50 and 80 mm reduced by 1 unit in transverse direction for hot dip coatings.
Note 8: Min =Minimum

3.1.3 Physical Requirements. smoothness than is normal for as coated products.

3.1.3.1 Material Thickness and Tolerance. The A special requirement for temper rolling may be
detailed engineering part drawing/electronic math required and shall be specified with a (T)
file will specify the material thickness and designation. Other surfaces shall conform at least
tolerance. The tolerance requirements for various to surface quality U. Regulations in detail will be
thicknesses and strength levels are listed in issued by the responsible formability analysis
GMW3224. organization (e.g., GMNA Manufacturing
Engineering MPS sheet, GM responsible
3.1.3.2 Surface Requirements.
manufacturing or metallurgical engineering
3.1.3.2.1 Surface Condition. Specific document etc.)
requirements for the condition for each region are
3.1.3.2.3 Phosphateability/Paintability. For
detailed in Deviation section at the end of this
painted applications the surface shall be capable of
document.
achieving a high quality zinc phosphate conversion
3.1.3.2.2 Quality. The steel shall be free from coating according to GMW3011. For GMNA
surface defects as negotiated between purchaser applications, steel must be compatible with
and supplier. For unexposed (U) surface, defects phosphate and paint systems and must meet
such as pores, slight indentations, small marks, 9984001.
minor scratches, and slight coloring, which do not
The paint adhesion shall be tested on E-coated
affect formability or the application of surface
samples and must fulfill the requirements of
coatings are allowed. Exposed (E) surfaces shall
GMW14829 (cross hatch test as received and after
be free of defects which might affect the uniform
120 h humidity exposure per GMW14729, Rating
appearance of a quality paint or an electrolytic
0) and GME 60410 (delamination test).
coating (elpo, electrodeposited primer, cathodic e-
coat). Certain applications require that both For fully painted applications on exposed (E)
surfaces of the steel be of exposed (E) surface surfaces, the material shall meet the requirements
quality. Semi-exposed (Z) surfaces are spangle of the stone chip resistance test according to
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GMW14700, method A (or B) and method C, with a 3.2.1.2 Weld Seams in Coils. If weld seams in
minimum stone impact resistance rating of 8. cold rolled material are allowed by Global
3.1.3.2.4 Adhesive Compatibility. For bonded Manufacturing Engineering Department, the
applications, the surfaces of the coated and following restrictions have to be considered:
uncoated flat products furnished to this For cold reduced coils, pickling weld seams from
specification shall be capable of being adhered the manufacturing process of hot rolled coils is
with the respective adhesives specified for the permissible without restriction. Punch holes may
particular application. For GMNA, GMLAAM, and be used for cold reduced coils to detect weld
GMAP the adhesive compatibility must meet the seams, but must be avoided in stamped parts. For
requirements of GM3624M. For GME, the steel cold reduced coils with exposed (E) or semi-
approved to this specification shall be tested exposed (Z) surfaces, weld seams are permissible
according to the test matrix in Appendix A. The but must be indicated by perforation. For cold
only acceptable separation mode of the adhesive reduced coils with unexposed (U) surfaces, weld
to the steel shall be cohesive within the adhesive seams are not permissible unless special
layer. Adhesive separation of the adhesive layer exceptions are made by the local organization. For
to a test substrate shall be deemed unacceptable. hot rolled coils, weld seams are not permissible.
3.1.3.2.5 Coating Adhesion Test. Refer to coating 3.2.1.3 Stretcher Strains. All exposed and semi-
adhesion testing in GMW8 for hot dipped coatings exposed products shall be free from stretcher

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and GMW11 for electrogalvanized coatings. strains for six (6) months. All unexposed products
3.1.3.3 Microstructure Requirements. shall be free of stretcher strains as agreed upon
between purchaser and supplier
3.1.3.3.1 Grain Size. Grain size shall be No. 6 and
finer when tested to ASTM E112 and shall be 3.2.1.4 Secondary Work Embrittlement.
consistent throughout the thickness of the sheet. Secondary Work Embrittlement (SWE) may occur
in some interstitial free flat steel products under
3.1.3.3.2 Inclusions. Two (2) optional methods for
very specific conditions. Secondary work
analysis are available. There shall be an
embrittlement testing will be required for any steels
agreement with the local organization regarding
that have less than 0.015% carbon by mass. All
which of the two following methods shall be
material supplied to this specification shall be
performed.
determined to be free of secondary work
Method A: ASTM E45 Method D, Plate I-r, by embrittlement per GM9920P or as agreed upon
analysis at 100 x, inclusion content shall not between the purchaser and supplier. Conformance
exceed a rating of 2.0 for thin and 2.0 for heavy. to this requirement shall be verified at the time of
Method B: Opel 105 (DIN 50602) technique M: by approval and at the time of the initial production
analysis, inclusions shall not exceed size index 2. shipment, unless otherwise required by the
3.1.4 Additional Requirements. purchaser.
3.1.4.1 Marking. Unless otherwise agreed at the 3.2.1.5 Post Mill or Additional Processing. Hot
time of ordering, marking shall be carried out on Rolled (HR) product will be supplied in the pickled
the unexposed surface of full finish coils for outer and oiled condition unless otherwise stated.
panels and on the outer side of the coils for inner Product may also be supplied with a slit edge,
panels. The marking shall be agreed upon temper rolled, with forming lubricants, or tension
between the supplier and purchaser. The ink used leveled as agreed between the purchaser and
for marking shall be released by the purchaser. supplier.
3.1.4.2 Other Requirements. Requirements such Cold Rolled (CR) product may be supplied with a
as tolerances on product shape and dimensions, slit edge or mill edge as determined by the local
inspections units, number of tests, sampling, test organization. Product may also be supplied with
conditions, re-tests, inspection documents, additional processing such as special surface
packing, and handling of disputes shall be agreed texture, with forming lubricants, or tension leveled
upon between supplier and the local business unit. as agreed between purchaser and supplier.
3.2 Processing Requirements. 3.3 Performance Requirements. Not applicable.
3.2.1 Additional Requirements. 3.4 Requirements on Other Stages During Life
Cycle.
3.2.1.1 Welding. The steel products supplied to
this standard shall be suitable for welding by the 3.4.1 Chemical Requirements. Provisions shall
usual welding methods. be made to prevent the addition of such elements
(see 5.3) from scrap or other materials used in the

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manufacturing process which would impair the GMLAAM General Motors Latin America, Africa,
recyclability of the finished components. and Middle East
GMNA General Motors North America
4 Manufacturing Process GMW General Motors Worldwide
Not applicable. GPSC Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
HD Hot Dip (galvanized)
5 Rules and Regulations
HR Hot Rolled
5.1 All materials supplied to this standard must
ISO International Standards Organization
comply with the requirements of GMW3001, Rules
and Regulations for Material Specifications. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards
5.1.1 Quality Requirements. The supplier shall LAAM Latin America
have quality process control procedures compliant MATSPC GM Corporate Materials File
with ISO/TS 16949 or as required by GM Global MPa Megapascal
Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC)
demonstrating that the product will conform to all MPS Metal Part Specification
specification requirements. The data required to be NA North American
submitted for this specification for each shipment SWE Secondary Work Embrittlement
will be determined by the regional manufacturing VDA German Association of the Automotive
location. Industry (Verband der Automobilindrie)
5.2 All materials supplied to this standard must
comply with the requirements of GMW3059, 8 Coding System
Restricted and Reportable Substances for
Parts. This standard shall be referenced in other
documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
6 Approved Sources Material per GMW2.
Engineering qualifications of an approved source The coding system for GMW sheet steel
are required for this standard. Only sources listed specifications on engineering part drawings shall
in the GM Materials File (i.e., GM Supply Power) use a nomenclature consisting of the material
under this standard number have been qualified by designation, steel product type, and surface
engineering as meeting the requirements of this quality. The coding system for GMW sheet steel
standard. specifications on manufacturing engineering
documents (i.e., GMNA-MPS sheets) shall also
For other GM locations, the responsible consist of the material designation, steel product
engineering group should be contacted to obtain type, and surface quality, but with the addition of a
the approved source in that individual country. numeral used to designate the steel formability
grade.
7 Notes The material designation is defined by the
7.1 Glossary. Not applicable. applicable GMW base metal material specification
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols. which follows the GMW specification number
AP Asia Pacific system. The steel product designation specifies the
type of sheet metal used for base metal (i.e., CR
ASTM ASTM, International for cold rolled or, HR for hot rolled). The surface
CR Cold Rolled quality is designated as either E for exposed, Z for
CTS Component Technical Specification semi-exposed, T for temper rolled, or U for an
E Europe unexposed application. For coated applications,
refer to GMW8 for hot dip galvanized coatings and
EG Electrogalvanized GMW11 for electrogalvanized coatings. The coding
EN European Norm system for GMW sheet steel specifications on
GM General Motors manufacturing engineering documents shall also
consist of the material designation, steel product
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GMAP General Motors Asia Pacific

type, and surface quality, but with the addition of a
GMB GM Brazil numeral (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) used to designate the
GMDAT General Motors Daewoo Auto & steel formability grade.
Technology 8.1 Example of Coding for Uncoated Low
GME General Motors Europe Carbon Steel.
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8.1.1 Example of engineering part drawing coding Where:

for uncoated low carbon steel:
GMW = Validation Area (GM
GMW2M-ST-S-CR-UNCOATED-E Note 1 Worldwide
Where:
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
GMW = Validation Area (GM specification)
Worldwide
M = Material Type: Metals
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
ST = Category: Steel
specification)
S = SubCategory: Sheet
M = Material Type: Metals
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold
ST = Category: Steel
rolled
S = SubCategory: Sheet
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (see
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold GMW8
rolled
U = Surface Quality
UNCOATED = Uncoated Substrate Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not
Designation designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated
by manufacturing engineering.
E Surface Quality
Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not 8.2.2 Example of manufacturing engineering
designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated coding for hot dip zinc coated low carbon steel:
by manufacturing engineering.
GMW2M-ST-S-CR3-HD60G60G-U Note 1
8.1.2 Example of manufacturing engineering Where:
document coding for uncoated low carbon steel:
GMW = Validation Area (GM
GMW2M-ST-S-CR3-UNCOATED-E Note 1 Worldwide
Where:
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
GMW = Validation Area (GM specification)
Worldwide
M = Material Type: Metals
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
ST = Category: Steel
specification)
S = SubCategory: Sheet
M = Material Type: Metals
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold
ST = Category: Steel
rolled
S = SubCategory: Sheet
3 = Steel Formability Grade
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold
HD60G60G = Coating Designation (see
rolled
GMW8)
3 = Steel Formability Grade
U = Surface Quality
UNCOATED = Uncoated Substrate Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not
Designation designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated
by manufacturing engineering.
E = Surface Quality
Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not
designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated
by manufacturing engineering.

8.2 Example of Coding for Hot Dip Zinc Coated

Low Carbon.
8.2.1 Example of engineering part drawing coding
for hot dip zinc coated low carbon steel:
GMW2M-ST-S-CR-HD60G60G-U Note 1

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8.3 Example of for Electrogalvanized Coated 9 Release and Revisions

Low Carbon Steel.
9.1 Release. The specification was first approved
8.3.1 Example of engineering part drawing coding and released in May 1998. It was originated by the
for electrogalvanized coated low carbon steel: GM-North America Sheet Metal Specialists Team
GMW2M-ST-S-CR-EG60G60G-E Note 1 and a team of GM Regional Materials Engineering
Where: Experts. This revision was approved in January
2004 by GMNA, Opel, Holden, Saab, GMB and
GMW = Validation Area (GM Isuzu.
Worldwide 9.2 Revisions.
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
Rev Approval Description (Organization)
specification)
Date

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M = Material Type: Metals C JAN 2004 Changes to paragraph
ST = Category: Steel 3.1.2, Table 2 (CR5, Notes
2, 6-10), Table 3 (Notes 6,
S = SubCategory: Sheet 7), Appendix A3.1.2,
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold A3.1.3.2.2, A3.1.3.3.1
rolled D SEP 2007 Revisions to 1.2 (table
title), 2.2 – added
EG60G60G = Coating Designation (see references to GMW3011
GMW11) and GME 8689, 2.3,
E = Surface Quality 3.1.1.1, 3.1.1.2, 3.1.2 –
Mechanical Requirements
Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not (Table 2), 3.1.3.2.2,
designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated
by manufacturing engineering. 3.1.3.2.3, 3.1.3.2.4,
3.2.4.2, 3.2.4.3, 5.3.1, 6, 7
8.3.2 Example of manufacturing engineering (new), 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 9.1,
coding for electrogalvanized coated low carbon Deviations – 3.1.2,
steel: 3.1.3.2.2, 3.1.3.2.4,
6.(Global Sheet Metal
GMW2M-ST-S-CR3-EG60G60G-E Note 1
Specialists Team)
Where:
GMW = Validation Area (GM
Worldwide
GMW2 = Material Type (Base material
specification)
M = Material Type: Metals
ST = Category: Steel
S = SubCategory: Sheet
CR = Steel Product Type, Cold
rolled
3 = Steel Formability Grade
EG60G60G = Coating Designation (see
(GMW11)
E = Surface Quality
Note 1: If steel product type and/or surface quality are not
designated by product engineering, then it shall be designated
by manufacturing engineering.

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Appendix A

Table A1: Cross-Reference of Replaced GM Regional Specifications

Note 1
GMW GME GMNA GMB

GMW2M-ST-S-CR1 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZK) GM6409M-CR1 EMS.ME.1508.GRADE EM

GMW2M-ST-S-CR2 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZK) GM6409M-CR2 EMS.ME.1508.GRADE EP
GMW2M-ST-S-CR3 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZK) GM6409M-CR3 EMS.ME.1508.GRADE EEP
GMW2M-ST-S-CR4 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZK) GM6409M-CR4 EMS.ME.1508.GRADE EEP-PC
GMW2M-ST-S-CR5 Not Applicable GM6409M-CR5 EMS.ME.1508.GRADE CSC
GMW2M-ST-S-HR0 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZW) Not Applicable Not Applicable
GMW2M-ST-S-HR1 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZW) GM6409M-HR1 NBR 5906 GRADE EM
GMW2M-ST-S-HR2 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZW) GM6409M-HR2 NBR 5906 GRADE EP
GMW2M-ST-S-HR3 QS 1010Z0 (QS 1010ZW) GM6409M-HR3 NBR 5906 GRADE EPA
Note 1: See Section 8 for explanation of coding system.

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Appendix B – Adhesive Compatibility on New Substrates (GME)

Surface Quality

Temp Time Adhesion Peel Test Shear Strength Test

Adhesive Lubrication
[°C] [minutes] (GMW14706) (ASTM D1876) (ISO 4587)
before aging before aging before aging
+ 170 20 X O X
L 000 0726
+ 190 60 Substrate shall be X O X
+ 170 20 delivered with X O X
L 000 0728 permitted lubricant
+ 190 60 (see Lubricants X O X
table)
+ 170 20 X O -
L 000 0780
+ 190 60 X O -

Surface Quality Sealer & Adhesives

GMW2 (Uncoated ) * X L 000 0726 Henkel/Teroson 3919 S X

GMW11 EGN (ZnNi) X L 000 0728 Dow Corning Betamate 1496 V X

L 000 0780 Henkel/Teroson Terostat 3233AA-25 X
GMW11 EGG (ELO) V

GMW8 HDG (HDG) X

Lubricants
GMW8 HDA (Galvannealed) X
B 440 0648
Fuchs RP 4107 LV
GMW15056 (Precoated) X (3.0 g/m²)

GMW11 EGG (prephospated) X B 040 1270

Fuchs RP 4107
(3.0 g/m²)
Other not listed surfaces X
B 440 1271 Fuchs PL 3802-39 S
(3.0 g/m²) Z&G PL 61
*To be tested with L 000 0058
Spot Lubricant
Z&G KTL N 16
(3.0 g/m²)
Hotmelt
Z&G Drylube E 1
(1.7 g/m²)
X Minimal Test (to be tested generally)
V To be tested only on agreement
O To be tested only in case of need (requirements of GMW14706 not met)
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Deviations
Deviations on Requirements for Individual GM Business Units.
For items not covered by this specification, the corresponding local Standards and Norms (North America,
Europe, Latin America, Asian Pacific) shall apply.

3 Requirements
3.1 Requirements on Delivery.
3.1.1 Chemical Requirements.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Chemical composition shall meet the requirements in Table D1 as detailed below:

Table Dev 1: Chemical Composition Note 1, Note 2

Designation GMW2M-ST-S
Element Unit JHR1 JHR2, 3
Carbon % by mass Not Applicable Not Applicable
Manganese % by mass Not Applicable Not Applicable
Phosphorus % by mass 0.050 max 0.030 max
Sulfur % by mass 0.050 max 0.035 max
Aluminum % by mass Not Applicable Not Applicable
Nitrogen % by mass Not Applicable Not Applicable
Silicon % by mass Not Applicable Not Applicable
Note 1: Chemical Composition based on product (coil or sheet/blank) analysis
Note 2: For Japanese cold rolled products (JCR3, 4, 6) are not designated by chemical composition.

3.1.1.1 Base Metal.

GM – Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
GM – North America: Nitrogen for CR1, HR0 shall be 0.012% maximum.
3.1.1.2 Surface Treatment.
GM – Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Refer to sub-clause 6 of JFS A 1001, JFS A 2001.
3.1.2 Mechanical Requirements.
GM – Europe: Table D3 – Values for yield and tensile strength shall apply to product
thickness of (2 to 8) mm in the as delivered condition and as specified in DIN 1614-2, paragraph 7.7.1
and 7.7.2. Higher or lower values of thickness and other as delivered conditions
(see e.g. DIN 1614-2, paragraph 7.7.3) may be agreed at the time of ordering.
GM - North America: Table D2 - Maximum yield strength of CR5 is 180 MPa.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): In general, the yield stress values shall apply for the 0.2% proof.
Stress. If the yield stress can’t be easily recognized, the values shall be the higher yield stress.
Mechanical properties shall meet the requirements is Tables D2 and D3 as detailed below:

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Table Dev 2: Cold Rolled Sheet and Cold Rolled Substrate, Mechanical Properties Note 6
Properties Units JCR3 JCR4 JCR6
Note 1, Note 2, Note 3
Yield Strength at 0.2 Offset MPa 120 to 220 120 to 200 100 to 170
Tensile Strength MPa 270 min 270 min 260 min
Total Elongation in 50 mm % 39 min 41 min 45 min
Total Elongation in 50 mm % 42 min 44 min 48 min
Note 1, Note 2, Note 4
(JIS Z 2201 #5)
Total Elongation in 80mm %
rm 1.2 1.4 1.8
r90
Note 5
n value 0.22 0.23 0.24
Note 1: For J grades , thickness behavior per JSC
Note 2: The values stated apply to product thicknesses of (0.8 to 1.0) mm .
Note 3: When the specified nominal thickness is < 3.2 mm and >1.0 mm the max and min value for yield stress is reduced by 10 MPa. For
thicknesses >0.4 and < 0.8 mm the value is increased by 10 MPa.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is > 0.6 and < 0.8 mm maximum and minimum value for elongation is reduced by 1 unit. For
thicknesses > 1.0 and < 1.2 mm the value is increased by 1 unit, >1.2 and < 1.6 mm is increased by 2 units
Note 5: The n - values of J grades are reference .
Note 6: Min = Minimum

Table Dev 3: Hot Rolled Sheet and Hot Rolled Substrate, Mechanical Properties Note 4, Note 6
Designation
Property Unit JHR1 JHR2 JHR3
Note 1,2,3
Yield Strength at 0.2 Offset MPa 180 to 310 180 to 290 150 to 260
Tensile Strength MPa 270 min 270 min 270 min
Total Elongation in 50 mm % 33 min 34 min 38 min
Total Elongation in 50 mm % 37 min 39 min 42 min
Note 1,2,3
(JIS#5)
Total Elongation in 80 mm % 30 min
Total Elongation % 34 min
1/2
L0=5.65(S0)
Note 5
n value (0.16) 0.16 (0.17)
Note 1: For J grades, thickness behavior per JSH.
Note 2: The values stated apply to product thicknesses of (2 to 3.2) mm.
Note 3: When the specified nominal thickness is < 6.3 and > 3.2 mm the maximum and minimum value for yield stress is reduced by 10
MPa .For thicknesses > 6.3 mm the value is reduced by 20 MPa, < 2.0 and >1.6 mm is increased by 10 MPa.
Note 4: When the specified nominal thickness is < 6.3 mm and > 3.2 mm maximum and minimum value for elongation is increased by
1unit. For thicknesses > 6.3 mm the value is increased by 2 units, < 2.0 and > 1.6 mm is reduced by 1 unit.
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Note 5: The n - values of J grades are reference.

Note 6: Min = Minimum.

GM – Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.

3.1.3 Physical Requirements.
3.1.3.1 Material Thickness and Tolerance.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Japanese hot rolled flat products are usually supplied in thickness >1.60 mm.
3.1.3.2 Surface Requirements.
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3.1.3.2.1 Surface Condition.

GM – North America: Refer to GM6180M.
GM – Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
GM – Asia Pacific (Isuzu): Refer to sub-clause 6 of JFS A 1001.2001
Surface texture for all cold rolled exposed surfaces shall be tested to JIS B 0651 and conform to JIS B 0610.
Surface finish may be supplied as bright(B), normal(C), rough(D). In general, cold rolled products shall be
supplied with normal(C) finish.
3.1.3.2.2 Surface Quality.
GM-North America: Refer to GM6180M.
GM – Latin America: Refer to EMS.ME.1508.
GM – Europe (Opel): The semi-exposed (Z) surface is not to be specified. Exposed (E) and unexposed (U)
cold rolled and coated products are to be temper rolled. The European procedure for testing surface
roughness of sheet metal shall be EN 10 049.
3.1.3.2.4 Adhesive Bondability.
GM – Europe. For measurement of the combined tension and shear resistance with beading adhesive (eg.
Opel L 000 0726 (09274295)), and in accordance to specification L 000 0726, paragraph 3.9.1 and 3.9.4 the
tensile shear strength shall be > 9 MPa.
A cohesive failure in the adhesive with coating separation < 50% is permissible.
For zinc-iron alloy (galvannealed) more than 50% removal of the coating is permissible.
For adhesives with special properties (shear strength and tenacity) an agreement between design, steel and
adhesive experts must be reached before using the material relevant for structures with higher demands.
3.1.3.3 Microstructure Requirements.
3.1.3.3.1 Grain Size.
GM – Latin America: Grain size shall be No. 7 or finer for cold rolled products and No. 6 or finer for hot rolled
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products.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Grain size is not designated for any materials.
GM - Europe: Grain size shall be No. 8 or finer for IF based materials.
3.1.3.3.2 Inclusions.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Inclusions refer to sub-clause 14.2 of JFS A 1001.2001.
3.2.4.3 Stretcher Strains.
GM – Asia Pacific (ISUZU): Japanese non-aged type of cold rolled shall be free from stretcher strains for
12 months. Japanese aged type of cold rolled shall be free from stretcher strains for 3 months.
No such requirement is designated for Japanese hot rolled products.

6 Approved Sources
GM-North America: Purchased parts not In the GM Resale program shall meet specification requirements,
however, they are not required to be approved suppliers in the GM Corporate Materials File (MATSPC).

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