OptimMCstructuralsteel

Extra high strength Optim MC structural steelgrades offer excellent bendability, weldability and cutting properties.
Lightened structures mean increased payloads for machines and equipment, reduced fuel consumption, environmentally
sound construction and sustainable development. Surface quality and dimensional and geometrical accuracy are
guaranteed.
OptimMCisathermomechanicallyrolled(M),coldformable(C)structuralsteelwhichmeetsandexceedstherequirements
ofEN101492.
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Framestructuresformobilevehicles
Superstructuresofcommercialvehicles
Framesandboomsforforestryvehicles
Cranearmsandotherliftingequipment
Loadhandlingequipment
Masts

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Dimensions
Cutlengthswithmilledges
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Thicknessmm

Widthmm1)

Lengthm1)

Optim500MC

2.012

10001800

213

Optim550MC

2.210

10001640

213

Optim600MC

2.210

10001640

213

Optim650MC

2.510

10001640

213

Optim700MC

3.010

10001550

213

Optim700MCPlus

3.012

10001525

212

1)Exactmaximumwidthandlengthdependonthethickness.

Moreover,OptimMCsteelsarealsoavailableascoilsandslitstrips.Pickledproductsareavailableonalimiteddimensional
range.

Tolerances
Tolerancesondimensionsandshapes
Thedimensionandshapetolerancesconformwith,andinpartexceed,EN10051requirements.Flatnessofcutlengthsis3
mm/m.OptimMCcutlengthsaredeliveredwiththeDeadFlatguarantee.

Surfacequality
Cutlengths,coilsandslitstripsareavailableinasrolledorpickledcondition.Somedimensionallimitationsexistforpickled
products.

Properties
Mechanicalproperties:tensiletest
OptimMCsteels.Tensiletest,longitudinaltesting
Steelgrade

Thicknessmm

Yieldstrength

Tensilestrength

Elongation%
Minimum

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ReHorRp0,2MPa
Minimum

RmMPa

A801)

Optim500MC

212

500

550700

14

18

Optim550MC

2.210

550

600760

13

17

Optim600MC

2.210

600

650820

12

16

Optim650MC

2.510

6502)

700880

12

14

Optim700MC

310

7002)

750950

NA

13

Optim700MCPlus

312

7002)

750950

NA

13

Yieldandtensilestrengtharetestedlongitudinallytotherollingdirection,andguaranteedbothinthelongitudinalandtransversedirections.

1)ElongationA isusedforthicknessbelow3mm.
80
2)Forthickness>8mm,theminimumyieldstrengthcanbe20MPalower,accordingtoEN101492.

Mechanicalproperties:impactstrengthtest
OptimMCsteels.Impactstrength,longitudinaltesting

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Testtemperature,Energylevel

Testtemperature,Energylevel

500/550/600/650MC

20C40Jminimum

40C27Jminimum

700MC1)

20C40Jminimum

40C27Jminimum

700MCPlus2)

60C40Jminimum

NA

The requirement value 40 J means tests carried out with 10 x 10 longitudinal standard test pieces. When testing
thicknesseslessthan10mm,thewidthofthetestpiecescorrespondswiththestripthicknessandtherequirementvalues
decreaseindirectrelationtothesurfaceareaofthetestpiece.Noimpacttestsarecarriedoutforthicknesseslessthan6
mm.
1)Ifagreeduponseparately,Optim700MCcanalsobedeliveredwithguaranteedimpactstrengthCharpyV29Jatthetemperatureof40C.
2)Optim700MCPlus:Impactstrengthisguaranteedinthetransversedirectionalso.

Chemicalcomposition

Content%(ladleanalysis)

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C
Maximum

Si
Maximum

Mn
Maximum

P
Maximum

S
Maximum

Al
Minimum

Optim500MC

0.10

0.20

1.50

0.020

0.010

0.015

Optim550MC

0.10

0.20

1.70

0.020

0.010

0.015

Optim600MC

0.10

0.20

1.90

0.020

0.010

0.015

Optim650MC

0.10

0.20

2.00

0.020

0.010

0.015

Optim700MC

0.10

0.20

2.10

0.020

0.010

0.015

Optim700MCPlus

0.10

0.25

2.10

0.020

0.010

0.015

Inaddition,niobium(Nb),vanadium(V),titanium(Ti),boron(B),molybdenum(Mo),nickel(Ni)orcopper(Cu)maybeusedasalloyingelementseithersinglyor
incombination.

Carbonequivalentvalues(CEV)
CEV=C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15
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CEVAverage

CEVMaximum

Optim500MC

0.32

0.36

Optim550MC

0.33

0.38

Optim600MC

0.34

0.41

Optim650MC

0.35

0.41

Optim700MC

0.37

0.41

Optim700MCPlus1)

0.37

0.40

Optim700MCPlus2)

0.40

0.44

1)Inthethicknessrangeof310mmCEVaverageis0.37andmaximumis0.40.
2)Inthethicknessrangeof(10)12mmCEVaverageis0.40andmaximumis0.44.

Prefabricationservices
Wideflats
Wide flats are components which are ready for assembly.They aredimensionally accurate speedingup the manufacture
andassemblyofsteelstructuresand,avoidingwastingmaterial.Thankstotheextensiverangeavailable,steelgradesbest
suitedfortheapplicationinquestioncanbeused.

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Precisioncutlengths
Precisioncutlengthswithabevellededgearecomponentsthatcanbedelivereddirectlytotheinstallationsite,whichsaves
timeandreducestransportandstoragecosts.Thedimensionallyaccurategrooveensuresuninterruptedautomatedwelding
andfitting.

Processinginstructions
Welding
Theweldabilityisexcellentandallthecommonweldingprocessescanbeused.Preheatingisnotnecessaryundernormal
conditions.Anarrowheataffectedzone(HAZ)withasomewhatlowerstrengthisformedimmediatelyadjacenttotheweld.
Thesofteningtendencycanbelimitedbyavoidingunnecessarilyhighheatinputduringwelding.Inapplicationswherehigh
strength is required, the welded joints should be placed in the less stressed locations. So, the effect of welds on the
structure will be minimised. Matching welding materials are recommended when high strength of the weld is needed.
Alternatively,undermatchingconsumablesmaybeusediftheweldislocatedinalessstressedpartofthestructure.

Cutting
OptimMCsteelscanbecuteasilybyusingthermalmethodssuchasflame,plasmaandlasercutting.Mechanicalcutting
canalsobeapplied,butattentionmustbepaidtothestiffnessoftheequipment,bladeconditionandclearance,andsupport
oftheworkpiece.

Bending
OptimMC.Minimumpermissiblebendradius,bendangle90,inalldirections
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Thickness(mm)

t3

Minimumpermissibleinsidebendradius

Optim500MC

0.6xt

0.8xt

1xt

1xt

Optim550MC

0.8xt

1xt

1.2xt

NA

Optim600MC

0.9xt

1.2xt

1.3xt

NA

Optim650MC

1xt

1.3xt

1.5xt

NA

Optim700MC

1.2xt

1.4xt

1.8xt

NA

Optim700MCPlus

1xt

1xt

1xt

1.5xt

3<t6

6<t10

t>10

Heattreatment
If relieving of residual stresses is required, Optim MC steels may be annealed at temperatures of +530C to +580C.
Heatingthesteeltotemperatureshigherthan+580Creducesitsstrength.
Heattreatment

TemperatureC

Treatmenttimeandmannerofcooling

Stressrelieving

+530C+580C
(Target:+560C)

2minutes/millimetrethickness,minimum30minutes
Slowcoolinginfurnace

Toohightemperatureandlongtreatmenttimemayweakenmechanicalproperties.

Hotdipgalvanising
OptimMCsteelscanbehotdipgalvanised.
Furtherinformationonprocessinginthermalcuttingandflamestraighteningdatasheets.

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Order&delivery
Inspectiondocument
InspectiondocumentsareinaccordancewithEN102043.1.

Generaldeliveryinformationforhotrolledsteels
GeneraldeliveryinformationforhotrolledsteelscanbefoundfromdocumentsMarkingsandpackingandGeneraltermsof
sale.

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