ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 HSLA Grade 40 — Cold Rolled Steel

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 is a hsla grade 40 grade cold rolled steel conforming to the astm standards. At 275 MPa minimum yield strength, this is intermediate-strength steel for structural cross-members, seat mounting brackets, and suspension component interfaces.

Type 2 is produced with vanadium as the primary micro-alloying element, achieving strength through vanadium carbide and nitride precipitation during controlled cooling, offering a different strengthening mechanism and aging response compared to Type 1.

Ameristeel maintains a deep inventory of ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 in standard and custom gauges, available as coils, slit coils, sheets, or precision blanks. As a cold rolled product, ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 offers the tight thickness tolerances and controlled surface finish critical for visible and semi-exposed automotive applications. Every coil is third-party tested under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 is supplied with the following coating options: hot-dip galvanized (zinc) for general corrosion resistance; galvanneal (zinc-iron alloy) for superior paint adhesion and weldability; electrogalvanized for precise coating weight control and smooth surface finish. At 275 MPa yield, the coating selection for ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 should account for forming severity and post-stamping corrosion exposure in the final application.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 at 275 MPa yield compares to ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS 275 (0 MPa lower yield at 275 MPa) and ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS-F 275 (0 MPa lower yield at 275 MPa). Selecting the right grade depends on the balance between strength requirements and forming complexity for your specific stamping application.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 is widely used across structural construction, heavy equipment manufacturing, pressure vessel fabrication, bridge and infrastructure components, and automotive chassis applications. Ameristeel sources and stocks this grade at our Fraser, MI steel processing center, with the ability to supply production quantities, prototype runs, and custom-processed orders. Whether you need full coils, slit-to-width coils, cut-to-length sheets, or precision blanks, our team can fulfill orders to ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 specifications with complete mill test reports and material certification.

Ameristeel offers in-house processing for ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 at our Warren and Fraser, Michigan facilities. Available processing capabilities include precision slitting to custom widths on our multi-cut blanking line, cut-to-length sheet processing for exact dimensional requirements, laser cutting of high-strength profiles on our TRUMPF fiber laser with up to 4kW power, press brake forming on our TruBend series with up to 110-ton capacity and 120" bend length. From raw material sourcing through finished part delivery, Ameristeel provides a single-source solution — eliminating the need to coordinate between separate steel suppliers, service centers, and fabrication shops. Learn more about our laser cutting capabilities, production steel sales, or request a quote for processing ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 40 (275) TYPE 2 to your exact specifications.