Steel FB780 · finish state
Steel FB780 Galvanized
Properties of the Galvanized condition, compared with the other FB780 tempers.
Pick when the part is exposed to road salt and cannot be fully e-coated; zinc limits service temperature and slightly reduces spot-weld current window.
What is FB780 Galvanized?
FB780 Galvanized is FB780 supplied in the Galvanized condition — pick when the part is exposed to road salt and cannot be fully e-coated; zinc limits service temperature and slightly reduces spot-weld current window. FB780 Galvanized has a yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 815 MPa (118 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi). FB780 Galvanized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F). HR is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Galvanized is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Good corrosion resistance — 45/100, better than 98% of steel grades
- High strength — 650 MPa (94.3 ksi), better than 79% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), worse than 93% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 12%, worse than 84% of steel grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
FB780 Galvanized properties
Typical room-temperature values for FB780 Galvanized — 9 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every FB780 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
FB780 Galvanized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F).
Mechanical15
FB780 Galvanized has a yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 815 MPa (118 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
FB780 Galvanized is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 42 W/m·K (24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
FB780 Galvanized conducts electricity at 8.2 % IACS, better than 60% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (45/100), better than 98% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of FB780 Galvanized takes about 27 MJ of energy and emits 2.1 kg of CO₂ — less than 59% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
FB780 Galvanized's machinability is fair (42/100, worse than 72% of steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability fair (53/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other FB780 tempers and conditions
FB780 is also supplied in 3 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the FB780 overview.
- HRDefaultStandard supply form for chassis and wheel parts in 1.8–6 mm; best combination of 780 MPa strength and very high hole-expansion.660 MPa yield · 245 HB
- TMCPFor thicker sections (≈4–12 mm) where controlled rolling + accelerated cooling gives 780 MPa class strength with the best low-temperature toughness.700 MPa yield · 240 HB
- CRChoose for thin gauges (0.8–2.0 mm) and better surface/thickness tolerance, e.g. seat structures and reinforcements.685 MPa yield · 250 HB
- GalvanizedPick when the part is exposed to road salt and cannot be fully e-coated; zinc limits service temperature and slightly reduces spot-weld current window.650 MPa yield · 243 HB
Working with FB780 Galvanized
Is FB780 easy to machine?
Drilling/trimming needs coated carbide and rigid setups; punching clearances ~12–15 % of thickness and sharp tools are essential to preserve the high hole-expansion advantage.
Can FB780 be welded?
Very good resistance spot, MAG and laser weldability thanks to low carbon and CE≈0.35; keep heat input moderate to limit HAZ softening, and use higher electrode force / adapted current for galvanized coil.
Can FB780 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold roll-form and stretch-flange well (HER typically 60–100 %), but total elongation is limited — expect large springback, so compensate die geometry and use overbending or post-stretch.
What surface finishes work on FB780?
No anodizing; protect by hot-dip zinc, zinc-nickel plating, phosphate + cathodic e-coat or powder paint; avoid hydrogen-charging pickling/plating routes on highly stressed parts.
FB780 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Clow carbon for weldability | ≤ 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Si | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Mnhardenability / bainite formation | ≤ 2.2 | 1.7 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Slow S for hole-expansion | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Aldeoxidation | 0.02 – 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Nbgrain refinement | ≤ 0.09 | 0.04 |
| TiNb+Ti+V total typically ≤0.22 | ≤ 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Voptional | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Croptional, producer dependent | ≤ 0.6 | — |
| Mooptional, promotes bainite | ≤ 0.3 | — |
| N | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Fe | balance | — |
FB780 Galvanized — frequently asked
What is FB780 Galvanized used for?
FB780 Galvanized is typically used for automotive wheel discs, chassis arms and control arms, subframes, longitudinal members, suspension brackets with flanged holes and seat and cross-member structures. In short: high-strength FB auto sheet.
What is the yield strength of FB780 Galvanized?
FB780 Galvanized has a typical yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 815 MPa (118 ksi) — stronger than 79% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is FB780 Galvanized easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (42/100, worse than 72% of steel grades). Drilling/trimming needs coated carbide and rigid setups; punching clearances ~12–15 % of thickness and sharp tools are essential to preserve the high hole-expansion advantage.
Can FB780 Galvanized be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Very good resistance spot, MAG and laser weldability thanks to low carbon and CE≈0.35; keep heat input moderate to limit HAZ softening, and use higher electrode force / adapted current for galvanized coil.
What surface finishes work on FB780 Galvanized?
No anodizing; protect by hot-dip zinc, zinc-nickel plating, phosphate + cathodic e-coat or powder paint; avoid hydrogen-charging pickling/plating routes on highly stressed parts.
Can FB780 Galvanized be formed, bent or molded?
Cold roll-form and stretch-flange well (HER typically 60–100 %), but total elongation is limited — expect large springback, so compensate die geometry and use overbending or post-stretch.
What is the maximum service temperature of FB780 Galvanized?
FB780 Galvanized is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between FB780-HR and FB780 TMCP?
HR is the default condition — standard supply form for chassis and wheel parts in 1.8–6 mm; best combination of 780 MPa strength and very high hole-expansion. TMCP: for thicker sections (≈4–12 mm) where controlled rolling + accelerated cooling gives 780 MPa class strength with the best low-temperature toughness. Yield strength is 660 MPa in HR versus 700 MPa in TMCP.
Can FabDigit make parts in FB780 Galvanized?
Yes — FB780 Galvanized is available for sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- VDA 239-100 Sheet Steel for Cold Forming (HR/CR ...-FB grades) — VDA (2016)
- EN 10338 Hot rolled and cold rolled uncoated products of multiphase steels for cold forming — CEN (2015)
- Advanced High-Strength Steels Application Guidelines v7 — WorldAutoSteel (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Automotive hot-rolled ferritic-bainitic (FB) steel coil datasheets — Baosteel / POSCO / ArcelorMittal (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.