VW 50065 and VW 50111 Steel Grades: Complete List and Classification Guide

Volkswagen (VW) steel specifications cover different material grades for automotive manufacturing, including cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, electrogalvanized steel and advanced high-strength steel. These materials serve different requirements for stamping, forming, structural reinforcement, corrosion protection and vehicle lightweighting.

Solucky provides a range of automotive steel grades listed under VW 50065 and VW 50111 specifications. The available grade designations cover conventional cold rolled steel, low-alloy high-strength steel, bake-hardening steel, interstitial-free steel, dual-phase steel, complex-phase steel and other automotive steel categories.

This guide organizes the supplied VW steel grades by specification and material type to help automotive manufacturers, steel processors and material purchasing teams identify suitable designations.

1. VW 50065 Steel Grades

VW 50065 includes a broad range of automotive steel designations covering different strength levels, coating types and processing requirements.

1.1 Conventional Cold Rolled Steel Grades

The following designations cover CR1 to CR6 cold rolled steel grades with different metallic and electrolytic coating specifications.

Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel (GI)

• VW50065-CR1-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR2-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR3-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR4-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR5-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR6-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR1-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR2-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR3-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR4-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR5-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR6-GI50/50-U-O

• VW50065-CR1-GI60/60-U-O

• VW50065-CR2-GI60/60-U-O

• VW50065-CR3-GI60/60-U-O

• VW50065-CR4-GI60/60-U-O

• VW50065-CR5-GI60/60-U-O

• VW50065-CR6-GI60/60-U-O

Electrogalvanized Steel (EG)

• VW50065-CR1-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR2-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR3-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR4-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR5-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR6-EG29/29-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR1-EG47/47-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR2-EG47/47-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR3-EG47/47-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR4-EG47/47-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR5-EG47/47-E-P-O

• VW50065-CR6-EG47/47-E-P-O

These designations provide different coating options for automotive steel applications. Buyers should confirm the specified coating type, coating mass and surface requirements against the relevant VW material specification.

1.2 Low-Alloy High-Strength Steel (LA Steel)

Low-alloy high-strength steel is used in automotive components requiring improved strength while maintaining suitable forming performance.

Cold Rolled LA Steel (UC)

• VW50065-CR210LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR240LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR270LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR300LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR340LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR380LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR420LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR460LA-UC-U-O

Hot Rolled LA Steel (UC)

• VW50065-HR300LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-HR340LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-HR420LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-HR460LA-UC-U-O

• VW50065-HR500LA-UC-U-O

Hot Rolled Microalloyed Steel (MC)

• VW50065-HR300MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR340MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR420MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR460MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR500MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR550MC-UC-O

• VW50065-HR700MC-UC-O

These grades offer different strength levels for automotive structural and formed components. The appropriate designation should be selected according to the required mechanical properties, thickness and manufacturing process.

1.3 Cold Rolled LA Steel with GI Coating

The following designations combine cold rolled LA steel grades with hot-dip galvanized coating specifications.

• VW50065 CR210LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR240LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR270LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR300LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR340LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR380LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR420LA GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065 CR460LA GI40/40-U-O

These materials are relevant to automotive applications requiring a combination of strength, formability and corrosion protection.

1.4 Bake-Hardening Steel (BH)

Bake-hardening steel is designed to improve strength through the paint-baking process after forming. It is used in automotive manufacturing where stamping performance and subsequent strength development are important.

GI40/40 Coating

• VW50065-CR180BH-GI40/40-E-O

• VW50065-CR210BH-GI40/40-E-O

• VW50065-CR240BH-GI40/40-E-O

GI50/50 Coating

• VW50065-CR180BH-GI50/50-E-O

• VW50065-CR210BH-GI50/50-E-O

• VW50065-CR240BH-GI50/50-E-O

GI60/60 Coating

• VW50065-CR180BH-GI60/60-E-O

• VW50065-CR210BH-GI60/60-E-O

• VW50065-CR240BH-GI60/60-E-O

1.5 Interstitial-Free Steel (IF)

Interstitial-free steel is commonly associated with excellent deep-drawing performance. Its low interstitial element content helps improve ductility and forming characteristics, making it suitable for complex stamped automotive components.

Available designations include:

• VW50065-CR160IF-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR180IF-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR210IF-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR240IF-GI40/40-U-O

1.6 Phosphorus-Alloyed Steel (P)

The following P-series designations are also included in the supplied VW 50065 grade list:

• VW50065-CR210P-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR240P-GI40/40-U-O

1.7 Dual-Phase Steel (DP)

Dual-phase steel features a ferrite-martensite microstructure, combining high tensile strength with useful formability and work-hardening characteristics.

Cold Rolled DP Steel with GI Coating

• VW50065-CR290Y490T-DP-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR330Y590T-DP-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR440Y780T-DP-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR590Y980T-DP-GI40/40-U-O

• VW50065-CR700Y980T-DP-GI40/40-U-O

1.8 Complex-Phase Steel (CP)

Complex-phase steel is another advanced high-strength steel category used in automotive structural applications requiring high strength and specific deformation characteristics.

Cold Rolled CP Steel

• VW50065-CR570Y780T-CP-UC-U-O

• VW50065-CR780Y980T-CP-UC-U-O

Hot Rolled CP Steel

• VW50065-HR660Y760T-CP-UC-O

2. Additional VW 50065 Automotive Steel Grades

The following designations are also included in the supplied VW 50065 grade list. They cover additional transformation-induced plasticity, martensitic and ferritic-bainitic steel categories.

These grades extend the range of automotive steel options for applications with different requirements for strength, deformation behavior and structural performance.

3. VW 50111 Steel Grades

In addition to VW 50065, the supplied material list includes VW 50111 grades in St02Z to St06Z classifications.

Available designations include:

• VW50111 St02Z-100NA-O

• VW50111 St03Z-100NA-O

• VW50111 St04Z-100NA-O

• VW50111 St05Z-100NA-O

• VW50111 St06Z-100NA-O

These grades should be specified according to the applicable VW 50111 document and the required material condition. Buyers should confirm the exact mechanical and surface requirements before ordering.

4. How to Select the Right VW Automotive Steel Grade?

Selecting automotive steel involves more than matching a grade designation. Buyers should consider the component's function, manufacturing process, required strength, corrosion protection and material condition.

The following points can help narrow down suitable material options:

1. For General Stamping and Deep Drawing

Consider suitable CR1–CR6, IF and BH grades according to the required drawing depth, component geometry and paint-baking process. IF grades are particularly relevant when demanding deep-drawing performance is required.

2. For Automotive Components Requiring Corrosion Protection

Consider the GI- and EG-coated designations according to the required coating system, coating mass, surface condition and corrosion protection requirements.

3. For Higher-Strength Automotive Structures

LA and MC grades can be evaluated for structural and formed components requiring improved strength. The final choice depends on the required yield strength, tensile strength and formability.

4. For Automotive Safety and Lightweighting Components

DP, CP, TRIP, MS and FB steel grades offer different combinations of strength and deformation behavior. Their selection should be based on component design, crash performance targets, forming limitations and joining requirements.

5. For Hot Rolled or Cold Rolled Material Requirements

Cold rolled grades are commonly considered for components requiring tighter dimensional control and better surface quality. Hot rolled grades can be suitable for structural components and applications where their surface and dimensional characteristics meet the design requirements.

5. What Should Buyers Confirm Before Ordering VW Steel?

Before placing an order, automotive manufacturers, steel service centers and distributors should confirm the following information:

• Complete VW material designation and specification revision.

• Cold rolled or hot rolled product requirement.

• Steel grade and strength classification.

• GI, EG or uncoated surface requirement.

• Required coating mass and surface condition.

• Material thickness, width and coil specifications.

• Mechanical properties and testing requirements.

• Delivery condition and applicable inspection documents.

• Required quantity and delivery schedule.

Using the complete designation rather than an abbreviated grade name helps reduce misunderstandings during material sourcing and technical confirmation.

6. Source VW 50065 and VW 50111 Automotive Steel from Solucky

Solucky supports automotive steel sourcing with a range of VW 50065 and VW 50111 material designations, covering conventional cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, bake-hardening steel and advanced high-strength steel.

Whether you need deep-drawing materials, galvanized automotive steel, low-alloy high-strength steel or advanced DP and CP grades, our team can help review your required material designation and purchasing specifications.

Contact Solucky with your VW steel grade, thickness, width, coating requirements and order quantity to discuss material availability and request a quotation.

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