The first hot forming steel up to 2000 MPa with a thin zinc coating

phs-scalefree 2000 is a special development in the field of lightweight automotive design that opens up new perspectives for the manufacture of high-strength components. The single-phase zinc-ferrite coating is our secret for success. It ensures excellent scale protection with outstanding hot forming properties and provides additional corrosion protection.

phs-scalefree® is the quality solution for B pillars or internal structural components. Galvanized manganese-boron steels for hot forming are also recommended for large components.

 

Let your ideas fly im automobilen Leichtbau mit phs-scalefree®, dem ersten Warmumformstahl bis 2.000 MPa mit dünner Zinkbeschichtung.

Mission accomplished. Zinc-coated steel up to 2000 MPa.

The new steel solution strengthens the position of voestalpine as the phs specialist. phs-scalefree® was specifically developed to optimally complement the extensive portfolio of press-hardening steels.

phs-scalefree® hot-forming steels are recommended in lightweight automotive design for a wide variety of large components.

Unbeatable in manufacturing and component quality

phs-scalefree® Warmformstahl überzeugt im automobilen Leichtbau mit seiner Verarbeitbarkeit.

Thin zinc coating for high level of processability

  • No special phs furnace atmosphere required. The zinc layer protects the PHS surface from scaling, and the high emissivity of the zinc-iron surface ensures rapid heating.
  • During coating and throughout corrosion process, the single-phase zinc-iron coating leads to reduced hydrogen uptake when compared to multi-phase zinc-iron coatings and thus protects components from cracking.
  • phs-scalefree® can be hot-formed using either the direct and indirect process.
phs-scalefree® Warmumformstahl ermöglicht im automobilen Leichtbau bei Bauteilen hohe Designfreiheit.

Freedom of design through PHS process

  • Variable geometries can be shown in the direct process as a result of the lower friction in the hot-forming tool. 
  • Complex geometries, including undercuts, are possible in the indirect process as a result of cold forming in the initial process step.
phs-scalefree®, der erste Warmumformstahl bis 2.000 MPa mit dünner Zinkbeschichtung, ermöglicht hochfeste sicherheitsrelevante Bauteile.

High-strength components for greater safety

  • The high-strength components guarantee the best crash performance with the lowest weight.
  • The single-phase zinc-ferrite coating protects the components from corrosion.
  • phs-scalefree® steels have very good adhesive bonding properties because of their special surface.
  • The experts at voestalpine will provide advice and support from component design to production.
phs-scalefree®, der erste Warmumformstahl bis 2.000 MPa mit dünner Zinkbeschichtung, ermöglicht Kostenvorteile in der Fertigung.

Scale protection for higher cost savings

  • The high-strength components guarantee the best crash performance with the lowest weight.
  • The single-phase zinc-ferrite coating protects the components from corrosion.
  • The experts at voestalpine will provide advice and support from component design to production.
phs-scalefree®, der erste Warmumformstahl bis 2.000 MPa mit dünner Zinkbeschichtung, bietet als automobile Leichtbaulösung auch nachhaltige Vorteile.

Lightweight design for sustainability

  • The high-strength components guarantee the best crash performance with the lowest weight.
  • The single-phase zinc-ferrite coating protects the components from corrosion.
  • The experts at voestalpine will provide advice and support from component design to production.

Series production from a single source

Benefit from voestalpine's comprehensive material, process and manufacturing expertise. Our experts are here to assist you with knowledge on raw materials, the forming process and efficient series production.

phs scalefree 2000: hot-forming steel with zinc coating

phs-scalefree® is a hot-forming steel up to 2000 MPa with a thin zinc coating and offers new possibilities for high-strength components in lightweight automotive design. In addition, phs-scalefree® is suitable for processing in both direct and indirect hot forming process.

Lighter. Safer. More innovative.

SLIMulations show how you can save weight with ultralight steels without compromising on crash performance. Discover the advantages of voestalpine steels in a direct comparison.

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