What does DC01 mean? DC01 represents the basic grade of the DC steel family and is also known under the former designations St12 or FeP01. This grade can be used for simple forming operations such as bending, coining, beading and drawing.
Is DC01 the same as CR4? Cold Reduced steel
Here at John Tainton, we stock and process DC01 mild steel (often referred to as CR4), in varying thicknesses from 0.9mm up to 3mm.
Is DC01 stainless steel?
What Is DC01 Shim Steel? DC01 shim steel is a mild steel known for its low carbon content and cold-rolled production process, which results in a smooth surface and uniform thickness.
What is the difference between DC01 and DC03 steel?
DC01 – This grade can be used for simple forming work, e.g. bending, embossing, beading and drawing. DC03 – This grade is suitable for forming requirements such as deep drawing and difficult profiling.
What is S275 steel? S275 is an unalloyed low carbon mild steel grade supplied as flame cut plates and bar with delivery to the whole of the UK. As a low carbon steel specifications S275 provides low strength with good machinability and is suitable for welding.




