How Steel Materials Improve Bending Performance

Customer Challenge

A client used their in-house SK85M raw steel (1.0 mm thickness) for processing and found that, although the Vickers hardness differed by less than 5 points compared to Hung Shuh’s Nippon Steel materials, there was a noticeable difference in bending performance.

Hung Shuh’s Professional

Insight Hardness  alone is not enough to evaluate material performance. Other mechanical properties—such as yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and toughness directly affect forming, yield, and the feasibility of mass production. If the material properties do not match the processing equipment, it can lead to higher production costs, lower yield, or even make mass production impossible.

To address this, Hung Shuh follows a step-by-step process: material selection → trial processing → small batch production → full-scale production, closely collaborating with the client at each stage to verify the material’s optimal mechanical performance.

Results and ValueBy using carefully selected Nippon Steel materials, the client achieved smoother bending, improved yield, and stable mass production. This case clearly demonstrates the superior mechanical performance of Nippon Steel materials combined with Hung Shuh’s professional support, resulting in higher product quality and production efficiency.