EN 10111 DD13 Hot Rolled Sheet

📄 Product Description: DD13 Sheet Steel — Low-Carbon Structural Steel for Deep Drawing Applications

🧾 General Technical Characteristics

DD13 (1.0335 according to EN 10111) is a low-carbon hot-rolled steel grade specifically designed for deep drawing, bending, and forming operations. This steel offers excellent plasticity, stable structure, and superior weldability.

Thanks to its high formability, DD13 is the ideal material for complex stamping processes, allowing significant deformation without cracking.

⚙️ Applications

• Automotive components manufacturing (e.g., body parts)
• Production of household appliances
• Fabrication of profiles and box-shaped structures
• Hydraulic and pneumatic tanks
• Agricultural machinery components
• General forming and stamping works

📈 Key Advantages

• ✅ Excellent formability and deep drawing capabilities
• ✅ High plasticity with minimal risk of cracking
• ✅ Superior weldability with all common methods (MIG/MAG, TIG, spot welding)
• ✅ Smooth and clean surface for coating or painting
• ✅ Full compliance with European standard EN 10111

🧪 Chemical Composition (Maximum values)

🧩 Mechanical Properties

• Yield Strength (Re): 140–240 MPa
• Tensile Strength (Rm): 270–370 MPa
• Elongation (A80): ≥ 34%
• Thickness range: 1.5–11.5 mm
• Formats available: sheets, coils, strip

✅ Conclusion

DD13 sheet steel is a reliable choice for industries requiring high-quality formability and deep drawing capabilities. It is widely used in the automotive, construction, and mechanical engineering sectors, offering an optimal balance of strength, ductility, and cost-effectiveness.