SAE 1008 Copper-plated
SAE 1008 Copper-plated introduction
Tata Steel offers a range of cold-rolled steel strip products
electroplated with copper. These high-performance
products are a cost-effective alternative to solid copper.
Used extensively in the electrical and automotive
industries, our copper-plated steel delivers benefits for
your products and processes. To help you optimize
your operations, we can also customize our pre-plated
products to meet your specific requirements.
The copper layer offers high
electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It is also highly
scratch-resistant – making our products suitable for decorative casings
in addition to functional components. Our pre-plated strip comes in
a choice of surface finish to suit your application.
The consistent quality and tight tolerances of Tata Steel’s pre-plated
strip ensure reliable processing. The copper layer acts as a lubricant for
outstanding formability. Our products offer good brazing properties.
They also provide an excellent substrate for post-plating.
As an added benefit, we can tailor the chemical composition, mechanical
properties and plating thickness to meet your specific product and
process needs.
Main benefits of our copper-plated steel include:
end-products of consistent and reliable quality
improved end-product performance
trouble-free, repeatable processing
minimized waste
extended tool life
control of substrate and base metal properties
Equivalent material: EN DC03
- JIS G3141 Grade SPCD 1/2 hard
- JIS G3141 Grade SPCD 1/4 hard
- JIS G3141 Grade SPCD 1/8 hard
- JIS G3141 Grade SPCD full hard
- AISI 1008 Cold Drawn
- AISI 1008 Hot Rolled
- JIS G3141 Grade CR2
- JIS G3313 Grade CR2
- EN 10139 Grade RRSt 3 cold rolled, skin passed
- EN 10139 Grade RRSt 3 cold rolled, skin passed (K32)
SAE 1008 Copper-plated general
Property | Value | Comment |
---|---|---|
Carbon | Carbon of 0.1 % | max. |
Manganese | Manganese of 0.3 - 0.5 % | - |
Phosphorus | Phosphorus of 0.04 % | max. |
Sulfur | Sulfur of 0.05 % | max. |
SAE 1008 Copper-plated mechanical
Property | - | - |
---|---|---|
Application areas | ||
Other | ||
KR 0 / Appliance Finish | Ra: ≤ 0.10 μm (exceptionally smooth mirror finish) | |
KR 0.5 | Ra: ≤ 0.20 μm (very smooth bright finish) | |
KR 4 / #2 Finish | Ra: 0.15 - 0.45 μm (smooth finish) | |
KR 7 / #1 Finish | Ra: 0.6 - 1.8 μm (rough finish) | |
KR 8 / #1 Finish | Ra: 1.0 - 2.5 μm (rough matt finish) |