Japanese establish new standards for auto steels

Citation

(1999), "Japanese establish new standards for auto steels", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 46 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.1999.12846cab.006

Japanese establish new standards for auto steels

Japanese establish new standards for auto steels

Keywords Automotive industry, Iron and Steel Federation, Japan

Standards covering hundreds of types of steel for automotive use have been issued by the Japanese Iron and Steel Federation, in an effort to define a "common language" among users, manufacturers, and distributors. The seven product standards and two testing standards are the outcome of a committee formed in late 1995 that consisted of various automobile associations and technical groups that joined with the Japan Iron and Steel Federation. The standards are available in a 12-page booklet through the Japan Steel Information Center, New York.

The standards cover hot and cold-rolled sheet, and various coated sheets including galvannealed and electrolytic. Each standard has multiple types; for example, galvannealed steel has 23 types, including eight with hot-rolled substrates and 15 with cold-rolled substrates. Electrolytic zinc-coated sheet has 24 types; electrolytic zinc-iron alloy coated sheet has 16.

Further information from Japan Steel Information Center, 60 East 42nd Street, New York 10165, USA. Tel: +1 212/687 2481.