C33

C33 Steel

Low-Carbon Automotive Steel

Steel used initially in the automobile industry, with a limited carbon content. Limited surface hardness after induction tempering.

References and Comparable Standards

Standard Reference: FIAT 52503 Specification

EUROPE ITALY GERMANY FRANCE UK USA
EU 86 - 70 FIAT 52503 (DIN 17212-72) (NF A 35-563-83) (BS 970 pt.3-96) ASTM A 29
Grade   Werkstoff      
(C36) - C33 (CF35) (1.1183) XC32 060A35 1035
 

 

Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis) (%)

ITALY C Si Mn P/max S Cr/max Ni/max Cu/max Al
C33 0,30÷0,36 0,15÷0,40  0,60÷0,90 0,035   0,020÷0,035 0,25 0,25 0,30 0,020÷0,050
 

 

Mechanical Properties - As Rolled Condition

Delivering condition Size (mm)
Rp0,2(MPa)
min
Rm (MPa) min A5 (%) min KCU (J) min KV (J) min HB
core
HB surface
UNTREATED all - - - - - - ≤ 240
SOFT ANNEALED all 295 540÷690 19 25 - 160÷210 160÷210
NORMALIZED
(+N)
10<d≤30 295 540÷690 19 25 - 160÷210 160÷210
30<d≤100 250 480÷650 21 25 - 140÷210 140÷210
QUENCHED AND TEMPERED
(+QT)
16<d≤40 350 550÷700 20 - 40 160÷210 160÷210
40<d≤100 300 500÷650 21 - 40 140÷210 140÷210
 

 

 

Mechanical Properties – Bright Steel* **

Size
(mm)
as Rolled + as Rolled + Turned
(+SH)
Quenched + Tempered + Turned
(+QT +SH)***
Quenched + Tempered + Cold Drawn
(+QT +C)
Cold Drawn
(+C)
Hardness
HB

Rm(MPa)

Rp0,2(MPa)
min
Rm (MPa)
min
A5 (%)
min
Rp0,2
(MPa)
min
Rm(MPa) A5 (%)
min
Rp0,2(MPa)
min
Rm(MPa) A5 (%)
min
5≤d≤10 - - - - - 610 750÷900 9 480 620÷950 6
10<d≤16 - - - - - 535 680÷850 9 400 575÷900 7
16<d≤40 147÷195 495÷655 350 550÷700 20 460 640÷800 10 300 560÷850 8
40<d≤63 147÷195 495÷655 300 500÷650 21 390 550÷690 11 275 525÷800 9
63<d≤100 147÷195 495÷655 300 500÷650 21 310 500÷650 12 240 470÷780 9
*For reference only.
**For size <5 mm the mechanical properties may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
***This values are valid also for Cold drawn + Quenched + Tempered condition (+C +QT).
 

 

Working Temperatures Recommended

Operation °C
Hot forgings deformation 850÷1100
Normalizing 870÷910
Soft annealing 650÷700
Quenching in water 840÷860
Tempering 550÷650
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
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