Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cold-rolled steel sheet and a manufacturing method
thereof and, more specifically, to a cold-rolled steel sheet suitable for use as a
steel material for automotive reinforcing members such as bumper beams, sill side
beams, and the like, and for the protection of electric vehicle battery cases such
as side frames, cross members, and the like, and to a manufacturing method thereof.
Background Art
[0002] Steel materials primarily used for reinforcing member components related to the crash
safety of automobile passengers are required to have excellent workability characteristics,
particularly excellent bendability, as well as ultra-high strength. To this end, research
on ultra-high-strength steels having a tensile strength of 1470 MPa or more and using
a single martensite phase, as well as methods for manufacturing the same, has been
actively conducted.
[0003] Recently, a hot press forming (HPF) process has been developed in which a material
is formed using a die at a high temperature, which is an environment favorable for
forming, and then water-cooled to secure the required strength. Since the HPF process
may secure high strength at the same thickness level, the HPF process has been widely
used in the manufacture of components. However, the HPF process has disadvantages
in that excessive equipment investment and increased process costs are required. Accordingly,
there is a need to develop materials for cold stamping and roll forming. That is,
there is a need to develop an ultra-high strength cold-rolled steel sheet which is
suitable for use as a material for cold stamping and roll forming, has high strength
and a high yield ratio to secure crash performance, and exhibits excellent bendability
for component forming, spot weldability for component assembly, and corrosion resistance
for extending component service life.
[0004] A representative example of the prior art of such a method is disclosed in Patent
Document 1. Patent Document 1 relates to a steel containing C 0.25 to 0.4%, Si 1.0%
or less, Mn 1.5 to 2.5%, P 0.02% or less, S 0.003% or less, Al 0.01 to 0.1%, N 0.005%
or less, and B 0.0005 to 0.005%, and further containing Ti 0.005 to 0.1% and Nb 0.005
to 0.1% in a total amount of 0.005 to 0.1%, the steel having a single-phase martensitic
structure, and discloses that the steel may be obtained by being heated and held in
a temperature range of an Ae3 transformation point or higher and 900°C or lower, rapidly
cooling the steel to 200°C or lower at an average cooling rate of 300°C/s, and subsequently
tempering the steel at 250°C or lower. However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem
in that rapid cooling (water cooling) causes inferior shape characteristics (flatness),
thereby causing defects during forming.
[0005] Patent Document 2 relates to a thin steel sheet containing C 0.05% or more and 0.35%
or less, Si 0.01% or more and 2.0% or less, Mn 0.8% or more and 3.0% or less, P 0.05%
or less, S 0.005% or less, Al 0.005% or more and 0.10% or less, and N 0.0060% or less,
and having a steel microstructure in which a ferrite area fraction is 0% or more and
90% or less, a bainite area fraction is 5% or less (including 0%), a martensite and
tempered martensite area fraction is 10% or more (including 100%), and a retained
austenite area fraction is 2.0% or less (including 0%), and a standard deviation of
yield strength in a width direction is 30 MPa or less, and a maximum bending amount
of the steel sheet when sheared at a length of 1 m is 10 mm or less. However, in Patent
Document 2, there is a problem in that shape defects occur due to rapid cooling after
annealing.
[0006] To solve the above-described problems, there is a need to develop an ultra-high strength
cold-rolled steel sheet having a tensile strength of 1470 MPa or more while having
an excellent shape, a low yield ratio (YR), and excellent bendability and hole expansion
ratio.
[Related Art Document]
[Patent Document]
Summary of Invention
Technical Problem
[0008] An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a cold-rolled steel sheet and a
manufacturing method thereof.
Solution to Problem
[0009] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a cold-rolled steel sheet includes
by wt%, carbon (C): 0.180 to 0.280%, silicon (Si): 0.030 to 0.70%, manganese (Mn):
1.50 to 2.40%, chromium (Cr): 0.0050 to 0.60%, molybdenum (Mo): 0.0030 to 0.50%, boron
(B): 0.00050 to 0.0050%, phosphorus (P): 0.030% or less (excluding 0%), sulfur (S):
0.00350% or less (excluding 0%), nitrogen (N): 0.010% or less (excluding 0%), aluminum
(Al): 0.010 to 0.10%, niobium (Nb): 0.0030 to 0.050%, and titanium (Ti): 0.0050 to
0.050%, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, and satisfying Relational
Equations 1 to 3 below, the cold-rolled steel sheet comprising: a central portion;
and a surface layer portion formed on an outer side of the central portion in a thickness
direction, in which a residual stress of the surface layer portion is -30 MPa or less,
and a surface roughness (Rsk) of the surface layer portion is -0.7 or more.
0.31 ≤ X = C + Mn/20 + Si/30 + 2P + 4S ≤ 0.40
100 ≤ Y = 48.8 + 49logC + 35.1Mn + 25.9Si + 14.5Ni + 9.6Cu + 76.5Cr + 105.9Mo + 1325Nb
+ 10000B ≤ 195

(However, the content of each alloying element in Relational Equations 1 to 3 above
is in wt%.)
[0010] The surface layer portion may be a region extending from a surface of a steel material
to 20 µm in a thickness direction.
[0011] The microstructure of the central portion may include, in area %, a total of 5% or
less (including 0%) of one or more of ferrite and bainite, and the balance being one
or more of martensite and tempered martensite.
[0012] The microstructure of the surface layer portion may include, in area %, a total of
10% or less (excluding 0%) of one or more of ferrite and bainite, and the balance
being one or more of martensite and tempered martensite.
[0013] In the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure, upon measuring EBSD, when
a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 5.0° may be set to 100%,
a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 1.0° at a 1/4 position in
the thickness direction may be set to 22 to 30%.
[0014] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a product of Rsk and Pc of -130 or greater.
[0015] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a yield strength (YS) of 1000 to 1300 MPa, a
tensile strength (TS) of 1470 to1670 MPa, a yield ratio (YS/TS) of 0.85 or less, and
an elongation (El) of 4 to 10%.
[0016] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a yield strength (YS) × elongation (El) of 4000
MPa% or more.
[0017] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a bendability (R/t) of 3.5 or less.
[0018] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more.
[0019] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a hardness deviation of 250 Hv or less at a
1/4 position in the thickness direction.
[0020] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a coating layer formed on at least one surface.
[0021] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a manufacturing method of
a cold-rolled steel sheet includes heating a slab comprising, by wt%, carbon (C):
0.180 to 0.280%, silicon (Si): 0.030 to 0.70%, manganese (Mn): 1.50 to 2.40%, chromium
(Cr): 0.0050 to 0.60%, molybdenum (Mo): 0.0030 to 0.50%, boron (B): 0.00050 to 0.0050%,
phosphorus (P) 0.030% or less (excluding 0%), sulfur (S): 0.00350% or less (excluding
0%), nitrogen (N): 0.010% or less (excluding 0%), aluminum (Al): 0.010 to 0.10%, niobium
(Nb): 0.0030 to 0.050%, and titanium (Ti): 0.0050 to 0.050%, and the balance being
Fe and unavoidable impurities, and satisfying Relational Equations 1 to 3 below; obtaining
a hot-rolled steel sheet by finish hot rolling the heated slab; coiling the hot-rolled
steel sheet; cold rolling the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet using a roll having a
surface roughness (Ra) of 2.5 µm or more to obtain the cold-rolled steel sheet; continuously
annealing the cold-rolled steel sheet; primarily cooling the continuously annealed
cold-rolled steel sheet; secondarily cooling the primarily cooled cold-rolled steel
sheet; reheating the secondarily cooled cold-rolled steel sheet and then overaging-treating
the cold-rolled steel sheet; temper-rolling the overaging-treated cold-rolled steel
sheet with a rolling force of 500 to 1000 tons; and tension-leveling the temper-rolled
cold-rolled steel sheet with an elongation of 0.030 to 0.50%.
0.31 ≤ X = C + Mn/20 + Si/30 + 2P + 4S ≤ 0.40
100 ≤ Y = 48.8 + 49logC + 35.1Mn + 25.9Si + 14.5Ni + 9.6Cu + 76.5Cr + 105.9Mo + 1325Nb
+ 10000B ≤ 200


(However, the content of each alloying element in Relational Equations 1 to 3 above
is in wt%.)
[0022] The heating of the slab may be performed at 1100 to 1300°C.
[0023] The finish hot rolling may be performed at Ar3 to Ar3+120°C.
[0024] The coiling may be performed at Ms to 600°C.
[0025] The cold rolling may be performed with a cold reduction ratio of 45 to 70%.
[0026] The continuous annealing may be performed at Ac3+20°C to Ac3+80°C.
[0027] The continuous annealing may be performed for 30 to 230 seconds.
[0028] During the primary cooling, a primary cooling end temperature may be controlled to
670 to 750°C and the primary cooling is performed at an average cooling rate of 1
to 6°C/s.
[0029] During the secondary cooling, the secondary cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled
to 110 to 300°C and the secondary cooling is performed at an average cooling rate
of 30 to 300°C/s.
[0030] During the secondary cooling, Mf-secondary cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled
to be 130°C or lower.
[0031] During the overaging treatment, an overaging treatment temperature (H) may be controlled
to 100 to 250°C and the overaging treatment may be performed for 5 to 12 minutes.
[0032] During the overaging treatment, the overaging treatment temperature H - secondary
cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled to be 100°C or lower.
[0033] The manufacturing method of a cold-rolled steel sheet may further include, after
the tension leveling, forming a coating layer on at least one surface of the cold-rolled
steel sheet.
Advantageous Effects of Invention
[0034] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a cold-rolled
steel sheet and a manufacturing method thereof.
Brief Description of Drawings
[0035]
FIG. 1 is an example of an image of a steel sheet to which an ultrafine hardness tester
is applied to measure hardness deviation according to an example embodiment of the
present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is an image of Invention Example 1 according to an example embodiment of the
present disclosure observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
FIG. 3 is an image of Comparative Example 9 according to an example embodiment of
the present disclosure observed using the scanning electron microscope (SEM).
Best Mode for Invention
[0036] Terminologies used herein are to mention only a specific exemplary embodiment, and
are not to limit the present disclosure. Singular forms used herein include plural
forms as long as phrases do not clearly indicate an opposite meaning. A term "including"
used in the present specification concretely indicates specific properties, regions,
integer numbers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, and is not to exclude
presence or addition of other specific properties, regions, integer numbers, steps,
operations, elements, components, and/or a group thereof.
[0037] All terms including technical terms and scientific terms used herein have the same
meaning as the meaning generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the
present disclosure pertains unless defined otherwise. Terms defined in commonly used
dictionaries are additionally interpreted as having meanings consistent with related
technical literature and currently disclosed content, and are not interpreted in ideal
or very formal meanings unless defined.
[0038] Hereinafter, a cold-rolled steel sheet according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure will be described. First, the alloy composition of the present disclosure
will be described. The alloy composition described below refers to wt% unless otherwise
specified.
Carbon (C): 0.180 to 0.280%
[0039] C is an interstitial solid solution element and is the most effective and important
element for improving the strength of steel. In addition, C is an element that should
be added to secure the strength of martensitic steel. When the C content is less than
0.180%, it may be difficult to obtain the yield ratio and tensile strength targeted
in the present disclosure. When the C content exceeds 0.280%, the strength increases
rapidly, resulting in the deterioration in elongation. Additionally, weldability may
be inferior. Therefore, the C content preferably ranges from 0.180 to 0.280%. A lower
limit of the C content is more preferably 0.190%, and even more preferably 0.20%.
The upper limit of the C content is more preferably 0.270%.
Silicon (Si): 0.030 to 0.70%
[0040] Si is an element effective in increasing resistance to tempering softening, and is
also an element effective in improving strength through solid solution strengthening.
When the Si content is less than 0.030%, it may be difficult to sufficiently obtain
the above-described effects. When the Si content exceeds 0.70%, there is a risk that
excessive ferrite will be generated after continuous annealing and cooling, thereby
weakening the strength of steel. Furthermore, as the Si is an element that increases
resistivity, resistance spot weldability may be inferior. Therefore, the Si content
preferably ranges from 0.030 to 0.70%. The lower limit of the Si content is more preferably
0.050%. The upper limit of the Si content is more preferably 0.60%.
Manganese (Mn): 1.50 to 2.40%
[0041] Mn is an element added to ensure strength. When the Mn content is less than 1.50%,
as the hardenability is low, when the cooling rate is not sufficiently fast during
cooling after continuous annealing, martensite is not formed, making it difficult
to secure the level of strength targeted in the present disclosure. When the Mn content
exceeds 2.40%, the Ms temperature decreases during cooling after continuous annealing,
and as the temperature at which cooling should end decreases, the shape of the steel
sheet becomes poor. Furthermore, it is difficult to secure the martensite structure.
In addition, during steelmaking/continuous casting operations, Mn-based segregation
zones occur along the longitudinal direction of the slab, resulting in the deterioration
in bendability. In other words, as the Mn is segregated in the thickness direction
and forms manganese bands (Mn bands) within the slab, there is a problem in that cracks
occur during continuous casting and defects occur more frequently during the rolling
process. Therefore, the Mn content preferably ranges from 1.50 to 2.40%. The lower
limit of the Mn content is more preferably 1.60%. The upper limit of the Mn content
is more preferably 2.30%.
Chromium (Cr): 0.0050 to 0.60%
[0042] Cr is an element that facilitates securing a low-temperature transformation structure
by suppressing ferrite transformation. In addition, when utilizing a continuous annealing
process involving slow cooling as in the present disclosure, there is an advantage
in suppressing ferrite formation. When the Cr content is less than 0.0050%, as the
hardenability is low, when the cooling rate is not sufficiently fast during cooling
after continuous annealing, martensite is not formed, making it difficult to secure
the level of strength targeted in the present disclosure. When the Cr content exceeds
0.60%, delayed fracture resistance may deteriorate, carbides such as CrC may be formed,
thereby reducing bendability, and manufacturing costs may increase due to an excessive
alloy addition. Therefore, the Cr content preferably ranges from 0.0050 to 0.60%.
The lower limit of the Cr content is more preferably 0.010%. The upper limit of the
Cr content is more preferably 0.50%.
Molybdenum (Mo): 0.0030 to 0.50%
[0043] Mo is an element that exhibits effects such as improving hardenability of steel,
generating Mo-based fine carbides that serve as hydrogen trap sites, and improving
the delayed fracture resistance through martensite refinement. When the Mo content
is less than 0.0030%, it may be difficult to sufficiently obtain the above-described
effects. When the Mo content exceeds 0.50%, the above-described effects are not significantly
increased compared to the increase in manufacturing costs caused by the addition of
expensive alloying elements. Therefore, the Mo content preferably ranges from 0.0030
to 0.50%. The lower limit of the Mo content is more preferably 0.0050%. The upper
limit of the Mo content is more preferably 0.40%.
Boron (B): 0.00050 to 0.0050%
[0044] B is an element that inhibits ferrite formation, and as a result, the present disclosure
has the advantage of inhibiting the formation of ferrite during cooling after continuous
annealing. When the B content is less than 0.00050%, there is no hardenability effect
at all, so that not only may the strength targeted by the present disclosure not be
secured, but also excessive ferrite may be formed in the surface layer portion, thereby
deteriorating bendability. When the B content exceeds 0.0050%, the ductility may be
significantly reduced. Therefore, the B content preferably ranges from 0.00050 to
0.0050%. The lower limit of the B content is more preferably 0.00070%. The upper limit
of the B content is more preferably 0.0040%.
Phosphorus (P): 0.030% or less (excluding 0%)
[0045] P is an impurity element contained in steel. When the P content exceeds 0.030%, weldability
deteriorates, and there is a risk of brittleness occurring in the steel. Meanwhile,
although it is advantageous that the P is not included in the steel as much as possible,
0% is excluded in consideration of cases where P is unavoidably included during the
manufacturing process. Therefore, the P content is preferably 0.030% or less (excluding
0%). The P content is more preferably 0.0250% or less.
Sulfur (S): 0.00350% or less (excluding 0%)
[0046] Similar to P, S is an impurity element contained in steel. When the S content exceeds
0.00350%, the ductility and weldability may be impaired, and a large amount of MnS
precipitates may be formed, leading to inferior bendability. Meanwhile, although it
is advantageous that the S is not included in the steel as much as possible, 0% is
excluded in consideration of cases where P is unavoidably included during the manufacturing
process. Therefore, the S content is preferably 0.00350% or less (excluding 0%). The
upper limit of the S content is more preferably 0.0030%, and even more preferably
0.0020%.
Nitrogen (N): 0.010% or less (excluding 0%)
[0047] N is an impurity element, and when the N content exceeds 0.010%, it significantly
increases the risk of cracking during continuous casting due to the formation of AlN,
etc. Although it is advantageous that the N content is not included in the steel as
much as possible, 0% is excluded in consideration of cases where P is unavoidably
included during the manufacturing process. Therefore, the N content is preferably
in the range of 0.010% or less (excluding 0%). The N content is more preferably 0.0080%
or less, and even more preferably 0.0060% or less.
Aluminum (Al): 0.010 to 0.10%
[0048] Al may be added to remove oxygen from molten steel. When the Al content is less than
0.010%, deoxidation is not sufficiently achieved, which impairs the cleanliness of
the steel material. When the Al content exceeds 0.10%, not only does the castability
of the slab deteriorate, but the temperature required for single-phase heating during
continuous annealing also increases, which may lead to production and equipment problems.
Therefore, the Al content preferably ranges from 0.010 to 0.10%. The upper limit of
the Al content is more preferably 0.0750%.
Niobium (Nb): 0.0030 to 0.050%
[0049] Nb is an element that segregates at the austenite grain boundaries, suppresses the
coarsening of austenite grains during the continuous annealing process, and contributes
to the strength improvement by forming fine precipitates. When the Nb content is less
than 0.0030%, sufficient austenite grain refinement and precipitation strengthening
effects may not be obtained. When the Nb content exceeds 0.050%, the precipitation
of coarse carbonitrides increases, and there is a risk that the strength and elongation
may decrease due to the reduction in carbon content in the steel. In addition, there
are problems such as reduced workability of a base material and increased manufacturing
costs. Therefore, the Nb content preferably ranges from 0.0030 to 0.050%. The lower
limit of the Nb content is more preferably 0.0040%. The upper limit of the Nb content
is more preferably 0.040%.
Titanium (Ti): 0.0050 to 0.050%
[0050] Ti is a nitride-forming element that scavenges solute N by precipitating it as TiN.
When the Ti content is less than 0.0050%, not only is it difficult to obtain a strength-increasing
effect, but also the effect of scavenging solute N is reduced, thereby forming a large
amount of AlN and causing cracks during the continuous casting. When the Ti content
exceeds 0.050%, the strength of martensite may decrease due to precipitation of additional
carbides in addition to the removal of solute N, and hole expansion ratio and bendability
may be deteriorated due to excessive formation of carbonitrides such as TiC and TiN.
Therefore, the Ti content preferably ranges from 0.0050 to 0.050%. The lower limit
of the Ti content is more preferably 0.010%. The upper limit of the Ti content is
more preferably 0.040%.
[0051] The remaining component is iron (Fe). However, since the unintended impurities from
raw materials or the surrounding environment may inevitably be mixed in a normal manufacturing
process, the unintended impurities may not be excluded. Since these impurities are
known to those skilled in the ordinary manufacturing process, not all of them are
specifically mentioned in this specification.
[0052] It is preferable that the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure satisfies
the above-described alloy composition and simultaneously satisfies Relational Equations
1 to 3 below.
0.310 ≤ X = C + Mn/20 + Si/30 + 2P + 4S ≤ 0.40

[0053] The above Relational Equation 1 is a component relational equation closely related
to weld hardness. When the X value is less than 0.310, it is difficult to sufficiently
secure the weld hardness and strength. When the X value exceeds 0.40, the weld hardness
becomes excessively high, increasing the risk of brittle fracture, which may lead
to a decline in impact stability. Therefore, the X value preferably ranges from 0.310
to 0.40. The lower limit of the X value is more preferably 0.320. The upper limit
of the X value is more preferably 0.390.
100 ≤ Y = 48.8 + 49logC + 35.1Mn + 25.9Si + 14.5Ni + 9.6Cu + 76.5Cr + 105.9Mo + 1325Nb
+ 10000B ≤ 190

[0054] The above Relational Equation 2 is a component relational equation related to hardenability
for securing the microstructure and strength targeted by the present disclosure. When
a Y value is less than 100, the hardenability is insufficient, making it difficult
to obtain the microstructure targeted by the present disclosure and thus difficult
to secure sufficient strength. When the Y value exceeds 195, not only do the manufacturing
costs increase, but the strength becomes excessively high, leading to a problem of
reduced elongation. Therefore, the Y value preferably ranges from 100 to 195. The
lower limit of the Y value is more preferably 105. The upper limit of the Y value
is more preferably 190.

[0055] The above Relational Equation 3 is a component relational equation for securing an
appropriate level of weld hardness and hardenability. When the Y/X value is less than
270, Ceq is satisfied, but due to the insufficient hardenability, it may be difficult
to obtain the target microstructure and thus difficult to secure strength. When the
Y/X value exceeds 600, sufficient hardenability is secured, but the low Ceq may make
it difficult to secure weld strength. Therefore, the Y/X value preferably ranges from
270 to 600. The lower limit of the Y/X value is more preferably 310. The upper limit
of the Y/X value is more preferably 580.
[0056] Meanwhile, the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may be divided,
in terms of microstructure, into a central portion and a surface layer portion formed
on an outer side of the central portion in a thickness direction. Meanwhile, since
the depth of the surface layer portion may change depending on the thickness of the
steel sheet, it is not specifically limited thereto, but as an example, the surface
layer portion may be an area up to 20 µm in the thickness direction from the surface
of the steel sheet.
[0057] The microstructure of the central portion may include, in area %, a total of one
or more types of ferrite and bainite: 5% or less (including 0%), and the balance being
one or more types of martensite and tempered martensite, and the microstructure of
the surface layer portion may include, in area %, a total of one or more types of
ferrite and bainite: 10% or less (excluding 0%), and the balance being one or more
types of martensite and tempered martensite.
[0058] It is preferable that the main phase of the microstructure of the central portion
includes one or more types of martensite and tempered martensite. The martensite and
tempered martensite are structures that are highly advantageous for securing the strength,
hole expansion hole, bending properties, and weldability targeted by the present disclosure.
However, due to the manufacturing process, one or more types of ferrite and bainite
may inevitably be formed, and when the total fraction of one or more types of ferrite
and bainite exceeds 5%, it may be difficult to secure the physical properties to be
obtained by the present disclosure. Therefore, the total fraction of one or more types
of ferrite and bainite is preferable 5% or less, and more preferably 3% or less.
[0059] It is preferable that the main phase of the microstructure of the surface layer portion
includes one or more types of martensite and tempered martensite. Furthermore, it
is preferable that the total fraction of one or more types of ferrite and bainite
be 10% or less (excluding 0%). Since the ferrite and bainite are softer than the martensite
and tempered martensite, the bending properties may be further improved by forming
an appropriate amount of ferrite and bainite in the surface layer portion. When the
total fraction of one or more of the ferrite and bainite exceeds 10%, it is difficult
to secure the sufficient strength, and the bending properties may deteriorate. Therefore,
the total fraction of one or more types of ferrite and bainite is preferable 10% or
less, and more preferably 7% or less. In the present disclosure, the lower limit of
the total fraction of one or more of the ferrite and bainite is not specifically limited,
but as an example, may be 1%.
[0060] In the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure, upon measuring EBSD, when
a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 5.0° may be set to 100%,
a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 1.0° at a 1/4 position in
the thickness direction may be set to 22 to 30%. The dislocation density within grains
may be evaluated by a kernel average misorientation (KAM) value. The KAM value is
an average value of the amount of crystal rotation (crystal orientation difference)
between the target measurement point and the surrounding measurement points, and the
larger this value, the more deformation exists within the crystal. The inventors investigated
the relationship between the KAM value and the microstructure and confirmed that differences
in material properties occur depending on the number fraction of the region where
the KAM value is 0 to 1.0° at the 1/4 position in the thickness direction. In the
present disclosure, in order to secure the target physical properties, it is preferable
to control the number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 1.0° at a 1/4
position in the thickness direction to 22 to 30%. When the number fraction is less
than 22%, a large fraction of highly deformed structures is included, which may make
it difficult to secure the target yield strength, and when the number fraction exceeds
30%, a large fraction of less deformed structures is included, which may make it difficult
to secure the target tensile strength. Therefore, it is preferable for the number
fraction in the region where the KAM value at the 1/4 position in the thickness direction
is 0 to 1.0° to have a range of 22 to 30%. The lower limit of the number fraction
is more preferably 23% and the upper limit of the number fraction is more preferably
29%. Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, since the region outside the range where
the KAM value is 0 to 5.0°, that is, the region exceeding 5.0° has almost no effect
on the characteristics of the present disclosure, it is preferable to control the
number fraction in the region where the KAM value is 0 to 1.0° by considering the
number fraction in the region where the KAM value is 0 to 5.0° as 100%.
[0061] In the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure, the residual stress of
the surface layer portion is preferably -30 MPa or less. As the residual stress MPa
of the surface layer portion approaches zero or becomes + value, the tensile stress
is applied, which may be disadvantageous for securing bending properties and hydrogen
embrittlement resistance. That is, in the present disclosure, the bending properties
and hydrogen embrittlement resistance may be improved by controlling the residual
stress of the surface layer portion to a level of -30 MPa or less. Therefore, the
residual stress of the surface layer portion is preferably -30 MPa or less, and more
preferably -50 MPa or less. Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, since it is advantageous
for the residual stress of the surface layer portion to be lower, there is no specific
limitation on the lower limit thereof. However, as an example, the lower limit of
the residual stress of the surface layer portion may be -300 MPa.
[0062] In the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure, the surface roughness Rsk
is preferably -0.7 or higher. The surface roughness Rsk (skewness) is one of several
factors of surface roughness related to the asymmetry of sharp protrusions. The closer
the value of the surface roughness Rsk is to 0 or the more positive the value is,
the more advantageous it is for securing bending properties. As the surface roughness
Rsk becomes more negative, valleys on the flat surface become deeper, causing stress
concentration in these regions and increasing sensitivity to crack formation, thereby
deteriorating bending properties. When the value of the surface roughness Rsk is less
than -0.7, the bending properties may deteriorate. Therefore, the surface roughness
Rsk preferably has a range of -0.7 or greater. The surface roughness Rsk is more preferably
-0.65 or greater, and even more preferably -0.6 or greater. Meanwhile, in the present
disclosure, a higher surface roughness Rsk is more advantageous, and thus the upper
limit thereof is not particularly limited. However, as an example, the upper limit
of the surface roughness Rsk may be +0.5.
[0063] The cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may have a product of Rsk and
Pc of -130 or greater. The Pc is a factor representing the number of peaks that completely
deviate from the bandwidth within a unit length. The closer the product of Rsk and
Pc is to 0, or the more positive the value thereof, the more favorable the bending
properties become. That is, in the present disclosure, the bending properties may
be improved by controlling the product of Rsk and Pc to a level of -130 or greater.
Therefore, the product of Rsk and Pc is preferably -130 or greater, and more preferably
-120 or greater. Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, since a higher product of Rsk
and Pc is advantageous, there is no specific limitation on its upper limit. However,
as an example, the upper limit of the product of Rsk and Pc may be +60.
[0064] As described above, the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may have
a yield strength of 1,000 to 1,300 MPa, a tensile strength of 1,470 to 1,670 MPa,
a yield ratio of 0.85 or less, an elongation of 4 to 10%, a bendability (R/t) of 3.5
or less, and a hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more. The yield ratio is more
preferably 0.80 or less, and since the lower yield ratio is advantageous in the present
disclosure, the lower limit thereof is not specifically limited; however, as an example,
the lower limit of the yield ratio may be 0.7. The bendability is more preferably
3.0 or less, and in the present disclosure, a lower bendability is more advantageous.
Accordingly, the lower limit thereof is not particularly limited, but, as an example,
the lower limit of the bendability may be 2.5. The hole expansion ratio is more preferably
35% or more, and since the higher hole expansion ratio is advantageous in the present
disclosure, the upper limit thereof is not specifically limited, but as an example,
the upper limit of the hole expansion ratio may be 20%. In addition, the cold-rolled
steel sheet of the present disclosure may have a yield strength YS × elongation El
of 4000 MPa% or more.
[0065] The cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may have a hardness deviation
of 250 Hv or less at a 1/4 position in the thickness direction. By controlling the
hardness deviation to a low level in this way, the excellent hole expansion ratio
may be secured. The hardness deviation may more advantageously be 240 Hv or less;
since the lower hardness deviation is more advantageous in the present disclosure,
the lower limit thereof is not specifically limited, but as an example, the lower
limit of the hardness deviation may be 230 Hv.
[0066] The thickness of the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may be 0.6
to 2.3 mm. The lower limit of the thickness of the cold-rolled steel sheet is more
preferably 0.7 mm, and more preferably 0.8 mm. The upper limit of the thickness of
the cold-rolled steel sheet is more preferably 2.2 mm, and even more preferably 2.1
mm.
[0067] The cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may have a coating layer formed
on at least one surface. In the present disclosure, the type of coating layer is not
specifically limited, and any type of coating layer commonly used in the relevant
technical field may be formed. However, as an example, the coating layer may be an
electro-galvanized layer.
[0068] Hereinafter, a manufacturing method of a cold-rolled steel sheet according to an
example embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.
[0069] First, a slab satisfying the above-described alloy composition and Relational Equations
1 to 3 is heated. The slab heating process is performed to facilitate the subsequent
hot rolling process and to sufficiently obtain the physical properties of the target
steel sheet. The heating of the slab may be performed at 1100 to 1300°C. When the
slab heating temperature is below 1100°C, a problem arises in which the hot rolling
load increases rapidly. When the slab heating temperature exceeds 1300°C, the amount
of surface scale increases, and the yield of the material decreases. The lower limit
of the slab heating temperature is more preferably 1110°C, more preferably 1120°C,
and most preferably 1130°C. The upper limit of the slab heating temperature is more
preferably 1290°C, even more preferably 1280°C, and most preferably 1270°C.
[0070] Subsequently, the heated slab is finished hot-rolled to obtain a hot-rolled steel
sheet. The finish hot rolling may be performed at Ar3 to Ar3+4+120°C. When the finish
hot-rolling temperature is lower than Ar3, rolling is performed in a ferrite+austenite
intercritical region or a ferrite region, thereby forming a mixed grain structure,
and sheet breakage may occur due to fluctuations in hot-rolling load. When the finish
hot-rolling temperature exceeds Ar3+120°C, a large amount of surface scale may be
generated, and the surface quality may deteriorate. The lower limit of the finish
hot-rolling temperature is more preferably Ar3+10°C, more preferably Ar3+420°C, and
most preferably Ar3+30°C. The upper limit of the finish hot-rolling temperature is
more preferably Ar3+110°C, more preferably Ar3+100°C, and most preferably Ar3+90°C.
Meanwhile, Ar3 refers to the temperature at which austenite begins to transform into
ferrite upon cooling, and may be calculated using the following Equation 1.

[0071] Thereafter, the hot-rolled steel sheet is coiled. The coiling may be performed at
Ms to 600°C. When the coiling temperature exceeds 600°C, internal oxidation occurs
on the surface of the steel sheet, causing the microstructure formed in the surface
layer portion to become non-uniform, so the bending properties may deteriorate. Meanwhile,
it is preferable to control the coiling temperature to be low in order to secure material
uniformity in the longitudinal and widthwise directions by forming the microstructure
of the hot-rolled steel sheet as a single-phase structure rather than a complex structure
as much as possible. However, when the coiling temperature is lower than Mf, the strength
of the hot-rolled steel sheet becomes excessively high, thereby increasing the rolling
load during a subsequent cold-rolling process, which may make actual production impossible.
The lower limit of the coiling temperature is more preferably Ms+50°C. The upper limit
of the coiling temperature is more preferably 550°C. The Ms refers to a temperature
at which austenite begins to transform into martensite upon cooling, and may be calculated
using Equation 2 below.
Ms(°C) = 539 - 423C - 30.4Mn - 7.5Si + 30Al - 17.7Ni - 12.1Cr - 7.5Mo

[0072] Meanwhile, after the coiling, it may be cooled by air cooling or water cooling. In
addition, after the cooling, a pickling process may be performed to remove the oxide
layer formed on the surface of the hot-rolled steel sheet.
[0073] Thereafter, the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet is cold-rolled by a roll having a surface
roughness (Ra) of 2.5 µm or more to obtain the cold-rolled steel sheet. When the surface
roughness Ra of the cold-rolling roll is less than 2.5 µm, the negative value of the
surface roughness Rsk of the steel sheet becomes excessively large, which may degrade
the bending properties. In the present disclosure, the upper limit is not specifically
limited because the larger the surface roughness Ra of the cold-rolling roll, the
fewer deep grooves are formed in the rolling direction that are inferior to the bending
properties. The surface roughness Ra of the cold-rolling roll may preferably be 3.0
µm or more, and since a larger surface roughness Ra of the cold-rolling roll is more
advantageous in the present disclosure, the upper limit thereof is not particularly
limited. As an example, the upper limit of the surface roughness (Ra) of the cold-rolling
roll may be 6.5 µm. The cold rolling may be performed with a cold reduction ratio
of 45 to 70%. When the cold reduction ratio is less than 45%, not only is it difficult
to secure the thickness desired in the present disclosure, but there is also a risk
that the residual crystal grains formed during hot rolling may cause austenite to
form during annealing heat treatment, thereby affecting the final physical properties.
Furthermore, the negative value of the surface roughness Rsk may become excessively
large, potentially leading to inferior bending properties. When the cold reduction
ratio exceeds 70%, the amount of reduction in the length and width directions may
become uneven due to work hardening occurring during the cold rolling, which may result
in material variation of the steel sheet. Additionally, it may be difficult to secure
the thickness desired in the present disclosure due to the rolling load. Therefore,
it is preferable for the cold reduction ratio to have a range of 45 to 70%. The lower
limit of the cold reduction ratio is more preferably 46%, more preferably 47%, and
most preferably 48%. The upper limit of the cold reduction ratio is more preferably
68%, even more preferably 66%, and most preferably 64%.
[0074] Subsequently, the cold-rolled steel sheet is continuously annealed. The continuous
annealing may be performed at Ac3+20°C to Ac3+80°C. When the continuous annealing
temperature is lower than Ac3+20°C, intercritical annealing rather than annealing
in a single-phase region occurs over the entire length of the steel sheet, thereby
forming a mixed grain structure. As a result, it may be difficult to secure the physical
properties targeted by the present disclosure, and in particular, the hardness difference
between phases becomes large, which may significantly deteriorate hole expansion ratio.
When the continuous annealing temperature exceeds Ac3+80°C, equipment trouble may
occur due to overloading of the annealing furnace. The lower limit of the continuous
annealing temperature is more preferably Ac3+21°C, even more preferably Ac3+24°C,
and most preferably Ac3+25°C. The upper limit of the continuous annealing temperature
is more preferably Ac3+70°C, even more preferably Ac34+60°C, and most preferably Ac3+50°C.
Meanwhile, the Ac3 refers to the temperature at which austenite begins to appear upon
heating and may be calculated using Equation 3 below.
Ac3(°C) = 875 - 206C + 26.2Si - 25.0Mn - 12.3Cr + 9.12Mo + 50.2Nb + 148Ti - 131B

[0075] The continuous annealing may be performed for 30 to 230 seconds. When the continuous
annealing time is less than 30 seconds, there is a disadvantage in that it is difficult
to secure a single-phase austenite structure. When the continuous annealing time exceeds
230 seconds, the austenite size becomes coarsened, which has a disadvantage in that
it is difficult to secure strength and bending properties. The lower limit of the
continuous annealing time is more preferably 40 seconds, even more preferably 50 seconds,
and most preferably 60 seconds. The upper limit of the continuous annealing time is
more preferably 220 seconds, even more preferably 210 seconds, and most preferably
200 seconds.
[0076] Thereafter, the continuously annealed cold-rolled steel sheet is primarily cooled.
During the primary cooling, a primary cooling end temperature may be controlled to
670 to 750°C and performed at an average cooling rate of 1 to 6°C/s. When the primary
cooling end temperature is lower than 670°C, a large amount of soft ferrite and bainite
in addition to martensite is formed during the cooling process, thereby making the
microstructure of the surface layer portion non-uniform, which may deteriorate bending
properties. When the primary cooling end temperature exceeds 750°C, the temperature
difference between the primary cooling end temperature and the secondary cooling end
temperature Tf becomes excessively large, thereby causing a rapid phase transformation,
which may result in poor product shape. The lower limit of the primary cooling end
temperature is more preferably 680°C. The upper limit of the primary cooling end temperature
is more preferably 740°C. When the primary average cooling rate is less than 1°C/s,
the ferrite is formed during the cooling, making it impossible to secure the level
of strength targeted by the present disclosure. When the primary average cooling rate
exceeds 6°C/s, the average cooling rate during the subsequent secondary cooling decreases,
thereby increasing the fraction of the low-temperature transformation phases other
than martensite. As a result, the level of strength targeted by the present disclosure
may not be secured. The lower limit of the primary average cooling rate is more preferably
2°C/s. The upper limit of the primary average cooling rate is more preferably 5°C/s.
[0077] Subsequently, the primarily cooled cold-rolled steel sheet is secondarily cooled.
The secondary cooling is intended to secure one or more of the main phases of the
present disclosure, namely martensite and tempered martensite. During the secondary
cooling, the secondary cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled to 110 to 300°C
and performed at an average cooling rate of 30 to 300°C/s. When the secondary cooling
end temperature Tf is below 110°C, the shape defects are caused by rapid phase transformation,
and there is a disadvantage that continuous production is difficult due to strip meandering
problems. When the secondary cooling end temperature Tf exceeds 300°C, it may be difficult
to secure the strength targeted by the present disclosure. The lower limit of the
secondary cooling end temperature is more preferably 115°C, even more preferably 120°C,
and most preferably 130°C. The upper limit of the secondary cooling end temperature
is more preferably 290°C, even more preferably 280°C, and most preferably 270°C. When
the secondary average cooling rate is less than 30°C/s, soft ferrite transformation
occurs during cooling, making it difficult to secure the target strength. When the
secondary average cooling rate exceeds 300°C/s, the product shape may become defective
due to rapid phase transformation. The lower limit of the secondary average cooling
rate is more preferably 35°C/s, even more preferably 40°C/s, and most preferably 45°C/s.
The upper limit of the secondary average cooling rate is more preferably 290°C/s,
even more preferably 280°C/s, and most preferably 270°C/s.
[0078] During the secondary cooling, Mf-secondary cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled
to be 130°C or lower. When the Mf-Tf exceeds 130°C, the spacing of the martensite
laths becomes excessively dense, and as the structure is composed of a large amount
of deformation, the yield strength increases, making it difficult to secure the target
yield ratio. The Mf-Tf is more preferably 120°C or lower. Meanwhile, the Ms refers
to the temperature at which the martensite transformation ends upon cooling, and may
be calculated using Equation 4 below.
Mf(°C) = 431 - 412C - 17.4Si - 47.4Mn - 20.9Cr - 17.0Mo + 49.2Nb + 95.0Ti + 202B

[0079] Thereafter, the secondary cooled cold-rolled steel sheet is reheated and then subjected
to overaging treatment. Through the reheating and overaging treatment, the martensite
obtained by the above-described rapid cooling process is transformed into tempered
martensite, thereby increasing the yield strength. During the overaging treatment,
an overaging treatment temperature (H) may be controlled to 100 to 250°C and performed
for 5 to 12 minutes. When the overaging treatment temperature is below 100°C, there
is a disadvantage that tempering is not sufficiently performed, resulting in low yield
strength and inability to secure sufficient toughness. When the overaging treatment
temperature exceeds 250°C, there is a disadvantage that bendability becomes inferior
due to the precipitation and coarsening of large amounts of carbides. The lower limit
of the overaging treatment temperature is more preferably 110°C, even more preferably
120°C, and most preferably 130°C. The upper limit of the overaging treatment temperature
is more preferably 245°C, even more preferably 240°C, and most preferably 235°C. When
the overaging treatment time is less than 5 minutes, the tempering is not sufficiently
performed, and the yield strength may be lowered. When the overaging treatment time
exceeds 12 minutes, carbides may coarsen due to excessive tempering, which may result
in deterioration of bending properties. The lower limit of the overaging treatment
time is more preferably 5.5 minutes, even more preferably 6.0 minutes, and most preferably
6.5 minutes. The upper limit of the overaging treatment time is more preferably 11.5
minutes, even more preferably 11 minutes, and most preferably 10.5 minutes.
[0080] During the overaging treatment, the overaging treatment temperature H - secondary
cooling end temperature Tf may be controlled to be 100°C or lower. When the overaging
treatment temperature H-the secondary cooling end temperature Tf exceeds 100°C, the
excessive tempering occurs, increasing the yield strength and making it difficult
to secure the target low yield ratio. The over-aging treatment temperature H - secondary
cooling end temperature Tf is preferably 90°C or lower.
[0081] Subsequently, the overaged cold-rolled steel sheet is subjected to temper rolling
(skin pass mill (SPM)) with a rolling force of 500 to 1000 tons. The temper rolling
enables control of the surface roughness Rsk. When the rolling force during the temper
rolling is less than 500 tons, the load is low, making it difficult to control the
surface roughness Rsk, and when the rolling force exceeds 1000 tons, the surface work
hardening is severe, which may result in inferior bending properties. The lower limit
of the rolling force during the temper rolling is more preferably 550 tons, and even
more preferably 600 tons. The upper limit of the rolling force during the temper rolling
is more preferably 950 tons, and even more preferably 900 tons.
[0082] Subsequently, the temper-rolled cold-rolled steel sheet is tension-leveled (T/L)
with an elongation of 0.030 to 0.50%. The tension leveling is intended to correct
the shape of the steel sheet. When the elongation is less than 0.030% during the tension
leveling, the shape correction may be difficult. When the elongation exceeds 0.50%
during the tension leveling, the work hardening may become severe, and the bending
properties may deteriorate. The lower limit of the elongation during the tension leveling
is more preferably 0.050%, and even more preferably 0.10%. The upper limit of the
elongation during the tension leveling is more preferably 0.40%, and even more preferably
0.35%.
[0083] Meanwhile, after the tension leveling, a step of forming a coating layer on at least
one surface of the cold-rolled steel sheet may be additionally included. The present
disclosure does not specifically limit the method of forming the coating layer, and
any method commonly used in the relevant technical field may be used. However, as
an example, the coating layer may be an electro-galvanized layer.
Mode for Invention
[0084] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference
to Examples. However, the description of these Examples is provided only for illustrating
the implementation of the present disclosure, and is not limited the present disclosure.
This is because the scope of the present disclosure is determined by the matters described
in the claims and the matters reasonably inferred therefrom.
(Example)
[0085] A slab having the alloy composition listed in Table 1 below was heated at 1200°C,
and the heated slab was finish hot-rolled at 900°C to obtain a hot-rolled steel sheet,
followed by coiling at 450°C. Subsequently, the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet was
cold-rolled under the conditions listed in Table 2 below to obtain a cold-rolled steel
sheet. Thereafter, a 1.4 mm thick cold-rolled steel sheet was manufactured by continuous
annealing, primary cooling, secondary cooling, reheating/overaging treatment, temper
rolling, and tension leveling under the conditions listed in Tables 2 and 3 below.
Meanwhile, the conditions listed in Tables 2 and 3 below were based on the surface
temperature of the steel sheet.
[0086] For the cold-rolled steel sheet manufactured in this manner, the microstructure,
number fraction having a kernel average misorientation (KAM) value of 0 to1.0°, residual
stress in a surface layer portion, surface roughness, and mechanical properties were
measured, and the results were shown in Tables 4 and 5 below.
[0087] The types and fractions of the microstructures were observed through a scanning electron
microscope (SEM) and an optical microscope (OM) with respect to a surface layer portion
(a position 20 µm from a surface in a thickness direction) and a central portion (a
position of 1/4t, where t is a thickness of the steel material) of the steel sheet,
and the fraction of each phase was analyzed three times through image analysis to
calculate an average value.
[0088] The number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 1.0° was measured three
times at 2,000× magnification using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) (confidence
index (CI) ≥ 0.3) with respect to a position of 1/4t (where t is a thickness of the
steel material), and the average value was calculated. In this case, the number fraction
of the region having the KAM value of 0 to 5.0° was considered as 100% during EBSD
measurement.
[0089] The residual stress in the surface layer portion was measured five times using XRD
(X-ray generator 40 kV, 30mA, scan step 0.0194°, scan speed 1.247°/min, scan mode
0D(continuous), scan axis 2θ/θ, wavelength K
α1 0.154nm), and then, the average value excluding the maximum (Max) and minimum (Min)
values was calculated.
[0090] The surface roughness Rsk (Pc) was measured five times using a contact-type 2D roughness
meter, and the average value was calculated after excluding maximum (Max) and minimum
(Min) values.
[0091] The yield strength, tensile strength, yield ratio, and total elongation were measured
by processing the cold-rolled steel sheet into a specimen conforming to JIS Standard
No. 5 and performing a tensile test under conditions of a test speed of 28 mm/min.
[0092] Bendability R/t was evaluated by processing the cold-rolled steel sheet into a specimen
having a width of 100 mm and a length of 30 mm, followed by performing a 90° bending
test at a test speed of 800 mm/min. Thereafter, the presence or absence of cracks
in the bent portion was confirmed using a stereoscopic microscope, and a minimum bending
radius (R value of a die) at which no cracks occurred was obtained by dividing the
minimum bending radius by the thickness (mm) of the specimen.
[0093] For the hardness deviation, a micro-hardness tester was used at the 1/4t (t thickness
of a steel material) position on the steel sheet. As illustrated in FIG. 1, a total
of 50 points were measured using a load of 1g, with 5 points vertically × 10 points
horizontally, and the difference between the maximum (Max) and minimum (Min) values
was calculated.
[0094] The hole expansion ratio (HER) was measured according to the ISO 16330 standard,
and the hole was sheared with a clearance of 12% using a 10mm diameter punch.
[Table 1]
| Steel Grade No . |
Alloy Composition (wt%) |
| C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Al |
Cr |
Mo |
Nb |
Ti |
B |
N |
X |
Y |
Y/X |
| 1 |
0. 24 |
0. 11 |
1. 81 |
0.0 10 |
0.00 09 |
0.0 25 |
0.0 6 |
0.0 7 |
0.0 31 |
0.0 25 |
0.00 20 |
0.00 35 |
0. 36 |
158 |
441 |
| 2 |
0. 23 |
0. 21 |
1. 91 |
0.0 11 |
0.00 11 |
0.0 31 |
0.1 4 |
0.0 8 |
0.0 25 |
0.0 30 |
0.00 19 |
0.00 41 |
0. 36 |
161 |
449 |
| 3 |
0. 25 |
0. 06 |
1. 75 |
0.0 14 |
0.00 08 |
0.0 30 |
0.1 0 |
0.0 6 |
0.0 27 |
0.0 23 |
0.00 21 |
0.00 42 |
0. 37 |
153 |
413 |
| 4 |
0. 24 |
0. 15 |
1. 70 |
0.0 12 |
0.00 15 |
0.0 31 |
0.1 1 |
0.1 0 |
0.0 25 |
0.0 34 |
0.00 19 |
0.00 36 |
0. 36 |
153 |
425 |
| 5 |
0. 24 |
0. 21 |
1. 86 |
0.0 10 |
0.00 07 |
0.0 30 |
0.2 1 |
0.0 6 |
0.0 41 |
0.0 40 |
0.00 15 |
0.00 48 |
0. 36 |
181 |
499 |
| 6 |
0. 17 |
0. 25 |
1. 95 |
0.0 11 |
0.00 14 |
0.0 39 |
0.2 5 |
0.1 5 |
0.0 31 |
0.0 21 |
0.00 25 |
0.00 35 |
0. 30 |
187 |
617 |
| 7 |
0. 25 |
0. 15 |
2. 80 |
0.0 12 |
0.00 12 |
0.0 35 |
0.1 5 |
0.0 9 |
0.0 25 |
0.0 25 |
0.00 21 |
0.00 25 |
0. 2 |
197 |
464 |
| 8 |
0. 25 |
0. 75 |
2. 00 |
0.0 15 |
0.00 10 |
0.0 30 |
0.1 0 |
0.0 9 |
0.0 25 |
0.0 20 |
0.00 20 |
0.00 31 |
0. 41 |
179 |
438 |
| 9 |
0. 29 |
0. 11 |
2. 00 |
0.0 10 |
0.00 10 |
0.0 35 |
0.1 5 |
0.0 8 |
0.0 29 |
0.0 27 |
0.00 24 |
0.00 38 |
0. 42 |
178 |
426 |
| 10 |
0. 21 |
0. 15 |
1. 20 |
0.0 10 |
0.00 11 |
0.0 41 |
0.0 7 |
0.0 4 |
0.0 30 |
0.0 25 |
0.00 25 |
0.00 41 |
0. 30 |
136 |
454 |
| 11 |
0. 20 |
0. 11 |
1. 55 |
0.0 07 |
0.00 10 |
0.0 31 |
0.0 01 |
0.0 01 |
0.0 21 |
0.0 20 |
0.00 20 |
0.00 51 |
0. 30 |
120 |
400 |
| X = C+Mn/20+Si/30+2P+4S |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Y = 48.8+49logC+35.1Mn+25.9Si+14.5Ni+9.6Cu+76.5Cr+105.9Mo+1325Nb+10 000B |
[Table 2]
| Division |
Steel grade No. |
Ar3 (°C) |
Ms (°C) |
Cold Reduction Ratio (%) |
Cold Rolling Roll Rough ness (µm) |
Ac3 (°C) |
Annealing Temperature (°C) |
Primary Cooling End Temperature (°C) |
Primary Average Cooling Rate (°C/s) |
| Inventive Example 1 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
56 |
4.5 |
788 |
856 |
715 |
3 |
| Inventive Example 2 |
2 |
825 |
367 |
56 |
4.5 |
790 |
859 |
705 |
3 |
| Inventive Example 3 |
3 |
813 |
375 |
56 |
4.5 |
785 |
846 |
712 |
3 |
| Inventive Example 4 |
4 |
820 |
373 |
56 |
4.5 |
793 |
852 |
716 |
3 |
| Inventive Example 5 |
5 |
822 |
363 |
56 |
4.5 |
790 |
860 |
725 |
3 |
| Comparative Example 1 |
6 |
842 |
386 |
56 |
4.5 |
800 |
842 |
731 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 2 |
7 |
818 |
335 |
56 |
4.5 |
761 |
856 |
736 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 3 |
8 |
845 |
315 |
56 |
4.5 |
797 |
850 |
725 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 4 |
9 |
808 |
346 |
56 |
4.5 |
772 |
861 |
715 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 5 |
10 |
825 |
403 |
56 |
4.5 |
810 |
855 |
701 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 6 |
11 |
824 |
400 |
56 |
4.5 |
802 |
875 |
709 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 7 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
35 |
2.0 |
788 |
856 |
712 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 8 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
42 |
1.5 |
788 |
854 |
716 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 9 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
56 |
4.5 |
788 |
780 |
725 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 10 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
56 |
4.5 |
788 |
850 |
645 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 11 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
60 |
4.5 |
788 |
861 |
716 |
3 |
| ComparativeExample 12 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
56 |
4.5 |
788 |
859 |
720 |
3 |
| Comparative Example 13 |
1 |
818 |
374 |
56 |
4.5 |
788 |
864 |
718 |
3 |
| Comparative Example 14 |
3 |
813 |
375 |
56 |
4.5 |
785 |
854 |
721 |
3 |
| Comparative Example 15 |
3 |
813 |
375 |
56 |
4.5 |
785 |
865 |
715 |
3 |
| Ar3(°C) = 910 - 203√C + 44.7Si + 31.5Mo |
| Ms(°C) = 539 - 423C - 30.4Mn - 7.5Si + 30Al - 17.7Ni - 12.1Cr - 7.5Mo |
| Ac3(°C) = 875 - 206C + 26.2Si - 25.0Mn - 12.3Cr + 9.12Mo + 50.2Nb + 148Ti - 131B |
[Table 3]
| Division |
Steel grade No. |
Mf (°C) |
Secondary Cooling End Temperature (Tf) (°C) |
Secondary Average Cooling Rate (°C/s) |
Mf-Tf (°C) |
Reheating/ Overaging Treatment Temperature (H) (°C) |
Overaging Treatment Time (minute) |
H-Tf (°C) |
Temper Rolling Force (ton) |
Tension Leveling Elongation (%) |
| Inventive Example 1 |
1 |
246 |
175 |
61 |
71 |
185 |
8.4 |
10 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Inventive Example 2 |
2 |
242 |
180 |
60 |
62 |
170 |
8.7 |
-10 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Inventive Example 3 |
3 |
245 |
195 |
58 |
50 |
185 |
8.7 |
-10 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Inventive Example 4 |
4 |
250 |
200 |
59 |
50 |
176 |
8.5 |
-24 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Inventive Example 5 |
5 |
241 |
194 |
60 |
47 |
175 |
8.6 |
-19 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 1 |
6 |
260 |
210 |
61 |
50 |
195 |
8.3 |
-15 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 2 |
7 |
192 |
155 |
62 |
37 |
210 |
8.1 |
55 |
650 |
0.15 |
| Comparative Example 3 |
8 |
220 |
16 |
63 |
52 |
191 |
8.2 |
23 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 4 |
9 |
215 |
152 |
62 |
63 |
215 |
8.6 |
63 |
650 |
0.25 |
| Comparative Example 5 |
10 |
287 |
184 |
65 |
103 |
195 |
9.1 |
11 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 6 |
11 |
277 |
195 |
63 |
82 |
189 |
8.9 |
-6 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 7 |
1 |
246 |
175 |
63 |
71 |
191 |
8.7 |
16 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 8 |
1 |
246 |
195 |
64 |
51 |
189 |
8.6 |
-6 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 9 |
1 |
246 |
180 |
62 |
66 |
200 |
8.5 |
20 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 10 |
1 |
246 |
165 |
61 |
81 |
201 |
8.7 |
36 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 11 |
1 |
246 |
105 |
76 |
141 |
185 |
8.5 |
20 |
650 |
0.25 |
| Comparative Example 12 |
1 |
246 |
85 |
70 |
161 |
230 |
8.6 |
145 |
650 |
0.25 |
| Comparative Example 13 |
1 |
246 |
185 |
59 |
61 |
300 |
8.7 |
115 |
650 |
0.05 |
| Comparative Example 14 |
3 |
245 |
174 |
60 |
61 |
195 |
8.7 |
11 |
250 |
0.55 |
| Comparative Example 15 |
3 |
245 |
189 |
61 |
56 |
202 |
8.6 |
13 |
650 |
0.65 |
| Mf(°C) = 431-412C-17.4Si-47.4Mn-20.9Cr-17.0Mo+49.2Nb+95.0Ti+202B |
[Table 4]
| Division |
Microstructure (area%) |
Number Fraction of Region Having KAM Value of 0 to 1.0° (%) |
Residual Stress in Surface Layer Portion (MPa) |
Surface Roughness |
| Surface Layer Portion |
Central Portion |
Rsk |
Pc |
Rsk×P c |
| One or more of F and B |
One or more of M and Tm |
One or more of F and B |
One or more of M and Tm |
| Inventive Example 1 |
3 |
97 |
1 |
99 |
25 |
-78 |
- 0.35 |
170 |
-60 |
| Inventive Example 2 |
2 |
98 |
1 |
99 |
26 |
-69 |
- 0.32 |
181 |
-58 |
| Inventive Example 3 |
3 |
97 |
1 |
99 |
27 |
-72 |
- 0.36 |
191 |
-69 |
| InventiveExample 4 |
2 |
98 |
1 |
99 |
25 |
-81 |
- 0.36 |
184 |
-66 |
| InventiveExample 5 |
2 |
98 |
1 |
99 |
26 |
-92 |
- 0.37 |
165 |
-61 |
| Comparative Example 1 |
11 |
89 |
5 |
95 |
32 |
-75 |
- 0.39 |
175 |
-68 |
| ComparativeExample 2 |
13 |
87 |
1 |
99 |
21 |
-62 |
- 0.42 |
168 |
-71 |
| Comparative Example 3 |
12 |
88 |
1 |
99 |
25 |
-79 |
- 0.38 |
181 |
-69 |
| Comparative Example 4 |
2 |
98 |
1 |
99 |
20 |
-62 |
- 0.39 |
172 |
-67 |
| ComparativeExample 5 |
15 |
85 |
10 |
90 |
33 |
-75 |
- 0.45 |
178 |
-80 |
| Comparative Example 6 |
13 |
87 |
9 |
91 |
32 |
-82 |
- 0.44 |
181 |
-80 |
| Comparative Example 7 |
2 |
98 |
2 |
98 |
20 |
-91 |
- 0.73 |
189 |
-138 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 8 |
1 |
99 |
1 |
99 |
23 |
-89 |
- 0.72 |
190 |
-137 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 9 |
15 |
85 |
10 |
90 |
40 |
-79 |
- 0.42 |
201 |
-84 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 10 |
18 |
82 |
3 |
97 |
23 |
-84 |
- 0.41 |
185 |
-76 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 11 |
17 |
83 |
15 |
85 |
20 |
-69 |
- 0.42 |
189 |
-79 |
| Compa rativ e Example 12 |
4 |
96 |
3 |
97 |
20 |
-69 |
- 0.48 |
187 |
-90 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 13 |
2 |
98 |
0 |
100 |
32 |
-87 |
- 0.39 |
175 |
-68 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 14 |
3 |
97 |
2 |
98 |
26 |
-25 |
- 0.41 |
178 |
-73 |
| Compa rativ e Examp le 15 |
2 |
98 |
1 |
99 |
25 |
-15 |
- 0.38 |
182 |
-69 |
| F Ferrite, B Bainite, M Martensite, TM Tempered Martensite |
[Table 5]
| Division |
Yield Strength (MPa) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Yield Ratio |
Elongation (%) |
Bendability (R/t) |
Strength Deviation (MPa) |
Hole Expansion Ratio (%) |
| Inventive Example 1 |
1106 |
1532 |
0.72 |
6 |
2.5 |
189 |
45 |
| Inventive Example 2 |
1200 |
1542 |
0.78 |
6 |
2.5 |
165 |
51 |
| Inventive Example 3 |
1095 |
1526 |
0.72 |
6 |
2.5 |
145 |
50 |
| Inventive Example 4 |
1168 |
1521 |
0.77 |
6 |
2.5 |
136 |
50 |
| Inventive Example 5 |
1261 |
1567 |
0.80 |
6 |
2.5 |
159 |
49 |
| Comparative Example 1 |
1025 |
1425 |
0.72 |
7 |
2.5 |
25 |
36 |
| Comparative Example 2 |
1360 |
1567 |
0.87 |
5 |
3.2 |
189 |
34 |
| Comparative Example 3 |
1105 |
1536 |
0.72 |
6 |
3.9 |
159 |
41 |
| Comparative Example 4 |
1401 |
1581 |
0.89 |
4 |
3.9 |
186 |
40 |
| Comparative Example 5 |
998 |
1405 |
0.71 |
8 |
2.5 |
265 |
22 |
| Comparative Example 6 |
1025 |
1425 |
0.72 |
9 |
2.5 |
259 |
25 |
| Comparative Example 7 |
1125 |
1535 |
0.73 |
6 |
4.3 |
145 |
45 |
| Comparative Example 8 |
1150 |
1542 |
0.75 |
6 |
4.3 |
139 |
42 |
| Comparative Example 9 |
945 |
1545 |
0.61 |
5 |
4.6 |
356 |
18 |
| Comparative Example 10 |
1089 |
1501 |
0.73 |
6 |
4.3 |
189 |
28 |
| Comparative Example 11 |
1325 |
1589 |
0.83 |
5 |
3.2 |
175 |
45 |
| Comparative Example 12 |
1350 |
1559 |
0.87 |
5 |
3.2 |
169 |
51 |
| Comparative Example 13 |
1295 |
1468 |
0.88 |
6 |
4.3 |
125 |
58 |
| Comparative Example 14 |
1105 |
1525 |
0.72 |
6 |
4.3 |
157 |
45 |
| Comparative Example 15 |
1101 |
1536 |
0.72 |
6 |
4.3 |
168 |
43 |
[0095] As can be seen from Tables 1 to 5 above, Inventive Examples 1 to 5, which satisfy
the conditions proposed by the present disclosure, secure the mechanical properties
targeted by the present disclosure.
[0096] On the other hand, in the case of Comparative Examples 1 to 15, which do not satisfy
the alloy composition or manufacturing conditions proposed by the present disclosure,
it could be seen that the mechanical properties are inferior.
[0097] FIGS. 2 and 3 are scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of Inventive Example
1 and Comparative Example 9, respectively. Inventive Example 1 is composed predominantly
of martensite and tempered martensite and exhibits a uniform microstructure, whereas
Comparative Example 9, which does not satisfy the annealing temperature proposed in
the present disclosure, has martensite and tempered martensite as major structure
and contains a large amount of ferrite, which is a soft phase.
1. A cold-rolled steel sheet, comprising:
by wt%, carbon (C): 0.180 to 0.280%, silicon (Si): 0.030 to 0.70%, manganese (Mn):
1.50 to 2.40%, chromium (Cr): 0.0050 to 0.60%, molybdenum (Mo): 0.0030 to 0.50%, boron
(B): 0.00050 to 0.0050%, phosphorus (P): 0.030% or less (excluding 0%), sulfur (S):
0.00350% or less (excluding 0%), nitrogen (N): 0.010% or less (excluding 0%), aluminum
(Al): 0.010 to 0.10%, niobium (Nb): 0.0030 to 0.050%, and titanium (Ti): 0.0050 to
0.050%, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, and
satisfying Relational Equations 1 to 3 below, the cold-rolled steel sheet comprising:
a central portion; and
a surface layer portion formed on an outer side of the central portion in a thickness
direction,
wherein a residual stress of the surface layer portion is -30 MPa or less, and
a surface roughness (Rsk) of the surface layer portion is -0.7 or more.
0.31 ≤ X = C + Mn/20 + Si/30 + 2P + 4S ≤ 0.40
100 ≤ Y = 48.8 + 49logC + 35.1Mn + 25.9Si + 14.5Ni + 9.6Cu + 76.5Cr + 105.9Mo + 1325Nb
+ 10000B ≤ 195
where the content of each alloying element in Relational Equations 1 to 3 above is
in wt%.
2. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the surface layer portion is a region
extending from a surface of a steel material to 20 µm in a thickness direction.
3. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the microstructure of the central
portion includes, in area %, a total of 5% or less (including 0%) of one or more of
ferrite and bainite, and the balance being one or more of martensite and tempered
martensite.
4. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the microstructure of the surface
layer portion includes, in area %, a total of 10% or less (excluding 0%) of one or
more of ferrite and bainite, and the balance being one or more of martensite and tempered
martensite.
5. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein in the cold-rolled steel sheet, upon
measuring EBSD, when a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 5.0°
is set to 100%, a number fraction of a region having a KAM value of 0 to 1.0° at a
1/4 position in the thickness direction is set to 22 to 30%.
6. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
product of Rsk and Pc of -130 or greater.
7. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
yield strength (YS) of 1000 to 1300 MPa, a tensile strength (TS) of 1470 to 1670 MPa,
a yield ratio (YS/TS) of 0.85 or less, and an elongation (El) of 4 to 10%.
8. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
yield strength (YS) × elongation (El) of 4000 MPa% or more.
9. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
bendability (R/t) of 3.5 or less.
10. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more.
11. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
hardness deviation of 250 Hv or less at a 1/4 position in the thickness direction.
12. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
coating layer formed on at least one surface.
13. A manufacturing method of a cold-rolled steel sheet, comprising:
heating a slab comprising, by wt%, carbon (C): 0.180 to 0.280%, silicon (Si): 0.030
to 0.70%, manganese (Mn): 1.50 to 2.40%, chromium (Cr): 0.0050 to 0.60%, molybdenum
(Mo): 0.0030 to 0.50%, boron (B): 0.00050 to 0.0050%, phosphorus (P): 0.030% or less
(excluding 0%), sulfur (S): 0.00350% or less (excluding 0%), nitrogen (N): 0.010%
or less (excluding 0%), aluminum (Al): 0.010 to 0.10%, niobium (Nb): 0.0030 to 0.050%,
and titanium (Ti): 0.0050 to 0.050%, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities,
and satisfying Relational Equations 1 to 3 below;
obtaining a hot-rolled steel sheet by finish hot rolling the heated slab;
coiling the hot-rolled steel sheet;
cold rolling the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet using a roll having a surface roughness
(Ra) of 2.5 µm or more to obtain the cold-rolled steel sheet;
continuously annealing the cold-rolled steel sheet;
primarily cooling the continuously annealed cold-rolled steel sheet;
secondarily cooling the primarily cooled cold-rolled steel sheet;
reheating the secondarily cooled cold-rolled steel sheet and then overaging-treating
the cold-rolled steel sheet;
temper-rolling the overaging-treated cold-rolled steel sheet with a rolling force
of 500 to 1000 tons; and
tension-leveling the temper-rolled cold-rolled steel sheet with an elongation of 0.030
to 0.50%.
0.31 ≤ X = C + Mn/20 + Si/30 + 2P + 4S ≤ 0.40
100 ≤ Y = 48.8 + 49logC + 35.1Mn + 25.9Si + 14.5Ni + 9.6Cu + 76.5Cr + 105.9Mo + 1325Nb
+ 10000B ≤ 200
where the content of each alloying element in Relational Equations 1 to 3 above is
in wt%.
14. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the heating of the slab is performed
at 1100 to 1300°C.
15. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the finish hot rolling is performed
at Ar3 to Ar3+120°C.
16. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the coiling is performed at Ms to 600°C.
17. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the cold rolling is performed at a cold
reduction ratio of 45 to 70%.
18. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the continuous annealing is performed
at Ac3+20°C to Ac3+80°C.
19. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein the continuous annealing is performed
for 30 to 230 seconds.
20. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein during the primary cooling, a primary
cooling end temperature is controlled to 670 to 750°C and the primary cooling is performed
at an average cooling rate of 1 to 6°C/s.
21. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein during the secondary cooling, a secondary
cooling end temperature (Tf) is controlled to 110 to 300°C and the secondary cooling
is performed at an average cooling rate of 30 to 300°C/s.
22. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein during the secondary cooling, Mf-secondary
cooling end temperature (Tf) is controlled to be 130°C or lower.
23. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein during the overaging treatment, an overaging
treatment temperature (H) is controlled to 100 to 250°C and performed for 5 to 12
minutes.
24. The manufacturing method of claim 13, wherein during the overaging treatment, the
overaging treatment temperature (H) - secondary cooling end temperature (Tf) is controlled
to be 100°C or lower.
25. The manufacturing method of claim 13, further comprising:
after the tension leveling, forming a coating layer on at least one surface of the
cold-rolled steel sheet.