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Deep draw in Steel 1008 cold-rolled (CRS)
Steel 1008 cold-rolled (CRS) is one of the most economical choices for deep draw: forms and draws well in cs (commercial) and ds (drawing steel) designations. On a representative drawn cup at 50,000 pieces it estimates at about $0.22 per part plus $30,903 tooling, with a lead time of 6–10 weeks. Typical tolerance is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) typical.
- Per part
- $0.22
- Tooling
- $30,903
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
Price it in 1008 CRS
Drawn cup · Deep draw
Order total $42,215
- Tooling
- $30,903
- one-time, spread over the order
- Piece price
- $0.22
- before setup + tooling
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
- to first production
Size
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Inside diameter42.042.0 mm
Depth55.055.0 mm
Material thickness0.800.80 mm
Quantity
Price per part falls as volume rises
Exact quantity5000050000 pcs
Material
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Open in builderBudgetary estimate for a representative part. Firm quotes come from principals after drawing review.
1008 CRS vs other deep draw materials
The same drawn cup at 50,000 pieces, priced in every material the process runs. 1008 CRS is the lowest all-in cost.
| Material | Per part | All-in | Weight | Tensile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel 1008 cold-rolled (CRS) | $0.22 | $0.84 | 59 g | 330 MPa |
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | $0.28 | $0.91 | 20 g | 228 MPa |
| Stainless steel 430 | $0.41 | $1.04 | 58 g | 483 MPa |
| Stainless steel 304 | $0.65 | $1.28 | 60 g | 505 MPa |
| Stainless steel 316 | $0.84 | $1.46 | 60 g | 580 MPa |
| Copper C110 (ETP) | $1.63 | $2.26 | 67 g | 290 MPa |
1008 CRS at a glance
- Tensile strength
- 330 MPa56th pct
- Yield strength
- 205 MPa15th pct
- Density
- 7.87 g/cm³79th pct
- Elongation
- 35 %62th pct
- Relative cost
- $$$$$
Bars are relative to the strongest, densest or hottest material in the SSG library. Percentile vs all 48 materials.
Strengths
- Forms and draws well in CS (commercial) and DS (drawing steel) designations
- Lowest-cost sheet steel for high-volume parts
- Spot, MIG and projection welds easily
- Clean cold-rolled surface plates, paints and powder coats well
- Also drawn into low-carbon wire for wire forms
Watch for
- Rusts quickly bare; needs a coating
- Low strength; use A1008 SS or HSLAS grades when strength matters
- Cannot be through-hardened; carbonitride for a wear-resistant case
Deep draw design rules
At least 4× material thickness
Bottom (punch) radius
5–10× material thickness
Flange (die) radius
First draw no more than 40–45% diameter reduction; redraws 20–30%
Limit reduction per draw
At least 3× material thickness; larger is cheaper
Rectangular corner radius
Expect 10–20% thinning near the bottom radius
Allow for wall thinning
ASTM A1008 DS or DDS steel, or annealed stainless
Specify drawing-quality material
Questions
How much does deep draw in 1008 CRS cost?
For a representative part (deep drawn cup ø42 mm id × 55 mm deep, 0.8 mm wall, 4 mm flange), SSG's estimator gives about $0.22 per part at 50,000 pieces, plus about $30,903 one-time tooling. All-in with tooling and setup that is $0.84 per part. It is budgetary; principals quote firm prices from your drawing.
Is 1008 CRS a good material for deep draw?
It is when you need forms and draws well in cs (commercial) and ds (drawing steel) designations and lowest-cost sheet steel for high-volume parts. Watch for rusts quickly bare; needs a coating. Of 6 materials run in deep draw, it ranks 1 on all-in cost for the same part.
What finishes work on 1008 CRS deep draw parts?
Common options are vibratory deburr (tumbling), powder coat, e-coat (electrocoat), wet paint (liquid coating), zinc plating, zinc-nickel plating. The builder adds each finish's lot charge, per-part cost and days to the estimate.
What tolerance can deep draw hold in 1008 CRS?
Typical capability is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) typical. Tighter tolerances are possible on called-out features at added cost; specify them on the drawing rather than as a blanket note.
Quote deep draw in 1008 CRS.
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