JP5391609B2 - Ferritic stainless steel sheet excellent in punching workability and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a ferritic stainless steel sheet excellent in punching workability and a method for producing the same.

  Ferritic stainless steel plates are excellent in corrosion resistance and easy to process, and are therefore used in various applications such as building materials, transportation equipment, home appliances, kitchen equipment and the like. In order to manufacture these structures, the ferritic stainless steel sheet is cut into a predetermined shape, and further processed such as forming and joining. For cutting ferritic stainless steel sheets, highly productive shearing is widely used.

When shearing is performed, burr is generated on the cross section of the ferritic stainless steel sheet. If the height of the burr is high,
(a) When the cut ferritic stainless steel sheet is conveyed to a forming apparatus (for example, a press molding machine), burr becomes an obstacle and trouble occurs.
(b) When welding, there is a problem that a gap is generated at the burr portion of the ferritic stainless steel sheet to be joined, resulting in a burn-out. The burr is generated not only by shearing but also by punching as shown in FIG. For this reason, there is a demand for the development of punching techniques and shearing techniques that do not generate burr.

In the punching process, since the cut surface is generated by shearing, the punching process and the shearing process are essentially the same. That is, the mechanism for generating burr by punching and the mechanism for generating burr by shearing are the same.
However, in the past, studies aimed at preventing burr in punching and shearing have not been sufficient, and studies have been made to suppress burr by improving the formability of a steel sheet.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for promoting recrystallization by defining the components of a hot-rolled steel sheet and the coiling temperature. This technique improves the formability by reducing the content of C, P, and S to reduce precipitates such as FeTiP, Ti ₄ C ₂ S ₂ , and TiC. However, a large burr is generated in punching and shearing.
Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for coarsening ferrite crystal grains by defining the components of a ferritic stainless steel sheet. This technique coarsens ferrite crystal grains to improve the stretch formability of a ferritic stainless steel sheet. However, large punching is likely to occur in punching and shearing.

Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for improving press formability by adding Ti and suppressing precipitation of TiO ₂ and Al ₂ O ₃ . However, in punching and shearing, even a ferritic stainless steel plate by this technique tends to generate large burr.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-204588 JP 2002-249857 JP Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-12955

An object of this invention is to provide the ferritic stainless steel plate which can perform a punching process and a shearing process, without producing a burr, and its manufacturing method.
Hereinafter, punching and shearing are collectively referred to as punching.

The inventors diligently studied factors that cause burr when punching a ferritic stainless steel sheet. as a result,
(A) If NbTi composite carbonitride precipitates at the grain boundaries of ferrite crystal grains of ferritic stainless steel sheet, cracks due to punching work can easily propagate, and burr can be prevented.
(B) If the ferrite crystal grain size of the ferritic stainless steel sheet is 20 μm or less (according to ASTM-E112), the NbTi composite carbonitride can be uniformly dispersed.
(C) If the yield ratio of the ferritic stainless steel sheet is 0.65 or more, it has been found that work hardening by punching can be suppressed to promote crack propagation and burr can be prevented. The present invention has been made based on these findings.

  That is, the present invention includes C: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Si: 0.13 mass% or less, Mn: 0.25 mass% or less, P: 0.04 mass% or less, S: 0.005 mass% or less, Al: 0.06 mass% or less, N: Contains 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Cr: 20.5 to 23.5 mass%, Cu: 0.3 to 0.6 mass%, Ni: 0.5 mass% or less, Nb: 0.3 to 0.5 mass%, Ti: 0.05 to 0.15 mass%, the balance The composition consisting of Fe and inevitable impurities, the ferrite crystal grain size is 20 μm or less, and the ratio [Nb] / [Ti] of the Nb content and Ti content contained in the NbTi composite carbonitride at the ferrite grain boundary is It is a ferritic stainless steel plate having a structure in the range of 1 to 10 and excellent in punching workability. In addition, a ferrite crystal grain diameter points out the ASTM nominal particle diameter calculated | required based on ASTM-E112.

In the ferritic stainless steel sheet of the present invention, it is preferable that the Nb content and Ti content of the composition described above are Nb: 0.3 to 0.45 mass%, Ti: 0.05 to 0.12 mass% .
In the present invention, C: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Si: 0.13 mass% or less, Mn: 0.25 mass% or less, P: 0.04 mass% or less, S: 0.005 mass% or less, Al: 0.06 mass% or less, N: Contains 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Cr: 20.5 to 23.5 mass%, Cu: 0.3 to 0.6 mass%, Ni: 0.5 mass% or less, Nb: 0.3 to 0.5 mass%, Ti: 0.05 to 0.15 mass%, the balance A slab having a composition composed of Fe and inevitable impurities is hot-rolled at a finishing temperature of 900 ° C. or more and a coiling temperature of 400 to 550 ° C., and the obtained hot-rolled steel sheet is softened and annealed. And then performing cold rolling, and subjecting the obtained cold-rolled steel sheet to recrystallization annealing, a method for producing a ferritic stainless steel sheet having excellent punching workability.

In the method for producing a ferritic stainless steel sheet according to the present invention, the composition of the slab described above is used.
The Nb content and the Ti content are preferably Nb: 0.3 to 0.5% by mass and Ti: 0.05 to 0.15% by mass . Also, it is preferable heating temperature of the slab prior to hot rolling is 1000 ° C. or higher.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to manufacture a ferritic stainless steel sheet that can be punched without causing a large burr that is industrially problematic.

First, the reasons for limiting the components of the ferritic stainless steel sheet of the present invention will be described. As already described, punching and shearing are collectively referred to as punching.
C: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%
C is an element that combines with Cr, which will be described later, to produce Cr carbide that causes sensitization of stainless steel to corrosion. Therefore, by adding Ti and Nb, C is fixed as an NbTi composite carbonitride, and the NbTi composite carbonitride is dispersed and precipitated to prevent burr due to punching. When the C content is less than 0.0030% by mass, this effect cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if it exceeds 0.012 mass%, the formation of Cr carbide cannot be suppressed, and the corrosion resistance deteriorates. Further, since the amount of NbTi carbonitride increases and the ferrite grains also expand and become easy to coarsen, burr is likely to occur. Therefore, C is in the range of 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%. Preferably it is 0.004-0.010 mass%.

Si: 0.13 mass% or less
Si is an element that hardens a ferritic stainless steel sheet by solid solution hardening and deteriorates ductility. When the Si content exceeds 0.13 mass%, the ductility of the ferritic stainless steel sheet is significantly deteriorated. Therefore, Si is 0.13 mass% or less. Preferably it is 0.10 mass% or less.

Mn: 0.25 mass% or less
Mn is an element that degrades the corrosion resistance of the ferritic stainless steel sheet. When the Mn content exceeds 0.25% by mass, in addition to the deterioration of corrosion resistance, it is easy to produce fine MnS by combining with S described later. MnS precipitates at the grain boundaries of the ferrite crystal grains, expands the ferrite crystal grains by hot rolling or cold rolling, and generates high burr during punching. Therefore, Mn is 0.25% by mass or less. Preferably it is 0.20 mass% or less.

P: 0.04 mass% or less P is an element that hardens the ferritic stainless steel sheet by solid solution hardening and deteriorates toughness. When the P content exceeds 0.04% by mass, the toughness of the ferritic stainless steel sheet is significantly deteriorated. Therefore, P is 0.04 mass% or less. Preferably it is 0.03 mass% or less.

S: 0.005% by mass or less S is an element that binds to Mn or Ti described later to generate MnS and TiS and inhibits equiaxed crystallization of ferrite crystal grains. If the S content exceeds 0.005% by mass, the ferrite crystal grains remarkably expand, and thus high burr occurs during the punching process. Therefore, S is 0.005 mass% or less. Preferably it is 0.003 mass% or less.

Al: 0.06 mass% or less
Al is used as a deoxidizer in the melting stage of ferritic stainless steel. When Al content exceeds 0.06 mass%, it will combine with N and it will become easy to produce | generate AlN. AlN expands ferrite crystal grains by hot rolling or cold rolling, and generates high burr during punching. Therefore, Al is 0.06 mass% or less. However, if the Al content is less than 0.01% by mass, the deoxidation effect cannot be obtained at the melting stage. Therefore, Al is preferably within a range of 0.01 to 0.06% by mass. More preferably, it is 0.02-0.06 mass%. 0.02-0.045 mass% is still more preferable.

N: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%
N produces NbTi composite carbonitride. By uniformly dispersing NbTi composite carbonitride in a ferritic stainless steel sheet, cracks due to punching can be easily propagated and burr can be prevented. When the N content is less than 0.0030% by mass, a sufficient amount of NbTi composite carbon Nitride does not form. On the other hand, when it exceeds 0.012 mass%, Cr nitride precipitates and the corrosion resistance deteriorates. Therefore, N is in the range of 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%. Preferably it is 0.0040-0.010 mass%.

Cr: 20.5-23.5 mass%
Cr is an element that improves the corrosion resistance by forming a passive film on the surface of a ferritic stainless steel sheet. When the Cr content is less than 20.5% by mass, corrosion resistance superior to the 18% Cr-containing stainless steel of the present invention cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if it exceeds 23.5% by mass, a hard phase containing Cr and Nb is likely to precipitate, workability deteriorates, and annealing after hot rolling (hereinafter referred to as soft annealing) or after cold rolling. Recrystallization in annealing (hereinafter referred to as recrystallization annealing) is hindered, and ferrite crystal grains are easily expanded in the rolling direction. When the ferrite crystal grains are expanded, high burr is likely to occur during punching. Therefore, Cr is in the range of 20.5 to 23.5 mass%. Preferably it is 20.5-22.5 mass%.

Cu: 0.3 to 0.6% by mass
Cu has the effect of further improving the corrosion resistance of the ferritic stainless steel sheet containing 20.5% by mass or more of Cr. If the Cu content is less than 0.3% by mass, this effect cannot be obtained. On the other hand, when it exceeds 0.6 mass%, it will combine with S and it will become easy to produce CuS. CuS expands ferrite crystal grains by hot rolling or cold rolling, and generates high burr during punching. Therefore, Cu is in the range of 0.3 to 0.6 mass%. Preferably it is 0.3-0.5 mass%. More preferably, it is 0.3-0.45 mass%.

Ni: 0.5% by mass or less
Ni has the effect of further improving the corrosion resistance of the ferritic stainless steel sheet. However, if the Ni content exceeds 0.5% by mass, the ferritic stainless steel sheet becomes hard and the ductility is deteriorated. Therefore, Ni is 0.5 mass% or less. However, in order to obtain the effect of improving the corrosion resistance of the ferritic stainless steel sheet, it is preferable to contain 0.1% by mass or more of Ni to 0.1 to 0.5% by mass. More preferably, it is 0.1-0.4 mass%.

Nb: 0.3-0.5% by mass
Nb has the effect of preventing burr by generating NbTi composite carbonitrides on a ferritic stainless steel sheet and making it easier for cracks to propagate during punching. If the Nb content is less than 0.3% by mass, a large amount of Cr carbonitride precipitates, resulting in deterioration of the corrosion resistance of the ferritic stainless steel sheet. On the other hand, if it exceeds 0.5% by mass, a hard phase containing Cr and Nb is generated, workability is deteriorated, and NbTi composite carbonitride is less likely to be generated, so that high burr occurs during punching. . Therefore, Nb is in the range of 0.3 to 0.5 mass%. Preferably it is 0.3-0.45 mass%.

Ti: 0.05-0.15 mass%
Ti has an effect of preventing burr by generating NbTi composite carbonitride on a ferritic stainless steel sheet and easily propagating cracks during punching. When the Ti content is less than 0.3% by mass, NbTi composite carbonitride is not generated, and Ti carbonitride and Nb carbonitride precipitate in the ferrite crystal grains. For this reason, a high burr occurs during the punching process. On the other hand, if it exceeds 0.15% by mass, a large amount of TiS is precipitated, so that equiaxed ferrite grains are hindered and high burr is generated during punching. Therefore, Ti is in the range of 0.05 to 0.15 mass%. Preferably it is 0.05-0.12 mass%.

The balance other than the above components is Fe and inevitable impurities. Inevitable impurities are preferably reduced as much as possible.
Next, the structure of the ferritic stainless steel sheet of the present invention will be described.
Ferrite crystal grain size: 20 μm or less The ferrite crystal grain size of the ferritic stainless steel sheet greatly affects the height of burr by punching. When the particle diameter exceeds 20 μm, deformation of each ferrite crystal grain becomes large, and high burr is likely to occur during punching. Therefore, the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is set to 20 μm or less. In addition, a ferrite crystal grain diameter points out the ASTM nominal particle diameter calculated | required based on ASTM-E112.

Ratio of Nb content and Ti content contained in NbTi composite carbonitride [Nb] / [Ti]: 1-10
The crack in the punching process occurs from the interface between the precipitates present at the grain boundaries of the ferrite crystal grains and the ferrite crystal grains, and propagates along the grain boundaries. Accordingly, NbTi composite carbonitride is precipitated at the grain boundaries of the ferrite crystal grains, and a large number of cracks are generated starting from the NbTi composite carbonitrides. As a result, burr at the time of punching can be prevented. When the ratio [Nb] / [Ti] of the Nb content and Ti content contained in the NbTi composite carbonitride is less than 1, the adhesion between the ferrite grain boundary and the NbTi composite carbonitride becomes high at the time of punching, Cracks are less likely to occur and the burr becomes higher. On the other hand, if it exceeds 10, the NbTi composite carbonitride becomes finer and cracks are hardly generated between the ferrite grain boundaries. Therefore, the ratio [Nb] / [Ti] of the Nb content and the Ti content contained in the NbTi composite carbonitride is in the range of 1-10.

  The ratio of Nb content to Ti content [Nb] / [Ti] in the NbTi composite carbonitride is measured by the twin jet method using a thin film from the center in the thickness direction of a ferritic stainless steel sheet. NbTi composite carbonitrides precipitated at grain boundaries with a transmission electron microscope (that is, inclusions in which Nb carbonitride and Ti carbonitride are mixed at the atomic level, or one carbonitride as the precipitation site) Nb content [Nb] and Ti content [Ti] of inclusions deposited by deposition of nitride) are measured, and [Nb] / [Ti] is calculated.

Next, the mechanical properties of the ferritic stainless steel sheet of the present invention will be described.
Yield ratio: 0.65 or more If the yield ratio of the ferritic stainless steel sheet is less than 0.65, it is easy to work and harden by punching, deformation of each ferrite crystal grain becomes large, and high burr tends to occur during punching. The ferritic stainless steel sheet of the present invention has a yield ratio of 0.65 or more.

Next, the manufacturing method of the ferritic stainless steel sheet of this invention is demonstrated.
After the molten ferritic stainless steel with the prescribed components is melted and made into a slab, it is heated to 1000 ° C or higher and hot rolled (finishing temperature: 900 ° C or higher, winding temperature: 400 to 550 ° C). Perform hot-rolled steel sheet.
Slab heating temperature: 1000 ° C or higher By heating the slab, carbides and nitrides are once dissolved, and by specifying the finishing temperature and coiling temperature, NbTi composite carbonitride is precipitated at the ferrite grain boundaries. . For this reason, the heating temperature of the slab prior to hot rolling is preferably 1000 ° C. or higher. It is more preferable that the upper limit is 1250 ° C. and the heating temperature is in the range of 1000 to 1250 ° C. The reason is that when the heating temperature exceeds 1250 ° C., the slab is deformed and hot rolling becomes difficult. More preferably, it is 1050-1200 degreeC.

Finishing temperature: 900 ° C. or more If the finishing temperature is less than 900 ° C., recrystallization is hindered during hot rolling, so that the ferrite crystal grains are expanded in the rolling direction by hot rolling. For this reason, high burr is likely to occur during the punching of the ferritic stainless steel sheet. Therefore, the finishing temperature of hot rolling is set to 900 ° C. or higher. It is preferable that the upper limit value is 1050 ° C. and the finishing temperature is in the range of 900 to 1050 ° C. The reason is that when the finishing temperature exceeds 1050 ° C., the slab is easily seized on the rolling roll. More preferably, it is 920-1000 degreeC.

Winding temperature: 400 ~ 550 ℃
The coiling temperature of the hot-rolled steel plate plays an important role in order to precipitate NbTi composite carbonitrides at the ferrite grain boundaries. When the coiling temperature is less than 400 ° C., NbTi composite carbonitride does not precipitate. On the other hand, when it exceeds 550 ° C., a hard phase containing Nb and Cr is precipitated, and the toughness is remarkably deteriorated. Therefore, the coiling temperature of the hot-rolled steel sheet is in the range of 400 to 550 ° C. Preferably it is 430-530 degreeC. If the coiling temperature is within this range, NbTi composite carbonitride precipitates at the grain boundaries of the ferrite crystal grains of the cold-rolled steel sheet.

The hot-rolled steel sheet thus obtained is subjected to softening annealing and further pickled. This softening annealing and pickling are not particularly limited, and are operated by a conventionally known method. The softening annealing temperature is preferably in the range of 900 to 1100 ° C., and the holding time is preferably in the range of 30 to 500 seconds. The holding time is more preferably 30 to 180 seconds.
Next, cold rolling is performed to obtain a cold rolled steel sheet. The obtained cold-rolled steel sheet is subjected to recrystallization annealing to obtain a ferritic stainless steel sheet. The cold rolling and recrystallization annealing are not particularly limited, and are operated by a conventionally known method. The recrystallization annealing temperature is preferably in the range of 900 to 1100 ° C., and the holding time is preferably in the range of 30 to 500 seconds. The holding time is more preferably 30 to 180 seconds.

  Note that temper rolling may be applied to the cold-rolled steel sheet. The rolling reduction of temper rolling is preferably in the range of 0.5 to 1.5%.

  A ferritic stainless steel having the components shown in Table 1 was melted to form a slab, which was then hot-rolled to obtain a hot-rolled steel sheet having a thickness of 3 mm. The conditions for hot rolling are as shown in Table 2. The obtained hot-rolled steel sheet was softened and annealed (temperature: 900 to 1100 ° C., holding time: 100 to 500 seconds), and further pickled. Next, cold rolling was performed to obtain a cold-rolled steel sheet having a thickness of 0.8 mm.

The obtained cold-rolled steel sheet was subjected to recrystallization annealing (temperature: 900 to 1100 ° C., holding time: 100 to 500 seconds), and further pickled.
The Nb content [Nb] and Ti of the NbTi composite carbonitride prepared by the twin-jet method from the central part in the thickness direction of the ferritic stainless steel plate produced in this way and precipitated at the grain boundaries with a transmission electron microscope. The content [Ti] was measured, and the [Nb] / [Ti] value was calculated. The ferrite grain size was observed with an optical microscope by polishing a plate thickness section parallel to the rolling direction to reveal the structure. Next, five line segments each having an actual length of 500 μm were drawn vertically and horizontally on the photograph, and the number of intersections between the crystal grain boundaries and the line segments on the photograph was counted. The total length of the line segment was divided by the number of intersections and multiplied by 1.13 to determine the ASTM nominal particle size. The results are shown in Table 2. In addition, the measurement of the particle size was performed with an arbitrary one field of view.

Further, a JIS-13B tensile test piece was sampled from a ferritic stainless steel plate and subjected to a tensile test. The results are shown in Table 2. Tensile specimens were collected so that the tensile direction was parallel to the rolling direction.
Further, a punching test piece (100 mm × 100 mm) was cut out from the ferritic stainless steel plate and punched using a punching device having a punch 1, a plate presser 2, and a die 4 as shown in FIG. FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view before punching, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view after punching. After punching a circular hole 5 having a diameter of 10 mm in the center of the punched specimen 3 by punching, the height of the burr was measured. The results are shown in Table 2.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a punched test piece 3 provided with a circular hole 5, FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view, and FIG. 2 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. In FIG. 2 (b), t represents the thickness of the punched specimen, and h represents the height of the burr. The height of the burr shown in Table 2 is an average value obtained by measuring four heights h around the circular hole 5 at 90 ° intervals.

Nos. 1 to 5 in Table 2 are examples in which the C content was changed. In Nos. 2 to 4 that satisfy the range of the present invention, the burr height was 50 μm or less, whereas in Nos. 1 and 5 outside the range of the present invention, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred.
Nos. 6 to 10 are examples in which the Nb content was changed. In Nos. 7 to 9 satisfying the scope of the present invention, the burr height was 50 μm or less. In No. 6 in which the Nb content is lower than the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is low, and the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred. In No. 10 in which the Nb content is higher than the range of the present invention, ferrite crystal grains expanded and burr exceeding 100 μm occurred.

  Nos. 11 to 15 are examples in which the Ti content was changed. In Nos. 12 to 14 satisfying the scope of the present invention, the burr height was 50 μm or less. In No. 11 in which the Ti content is lower than the range of the present invention, the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Since the precipitation of NbTi composite carbonitride was small, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred. In No. 15 where the Ti content is higher than the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is low, and the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred.

  Nos. 16 to 20 are examples in which the N content was changed. In Nos. 17 to 19 satisfying the scope of the present invention, the burr height was 50 μm or less. In No. 16 where the N content is lower than the range of the present invention, the amount of NbTi composite carbonitride is small and the [Nb] / [Ti] value is low, so that burr exceeding 100 μm occurred. In No. 20 in which the N content is higher than the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is high, and the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred.

  Nos. 21 to 25 are examples in which the hot rolling conditions were changed. In Nos. 23 and 24, which satisfy the scope of the present invention, the burr height was 50 μm or less. In No. 21, in which the finishing temperature and the coiling temperature are out of the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is low, the ferrite crystal grain size is large, and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred. In No. 22 where the coiling temperature is lower than the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is low, and the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred. In No. 25 where the coiling temperature is higher than the range of the present invention, the [Nb] / [Ti] value is high, and the grain size of the ferrite crystal grains is large and the yield ratio is small. Therefore, burr exceeding 100 μm occurred.

It is a figure which shows typically the principal part of a punching apparatus, (a) is sectional drawing before punching, (b) is sectional drawing after punching. It is a figure which shows the punching test piece provided with the circular hole, (a) is a top view, (b) is sectional drawing of AA arrow.

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1 punch 2 plate retainer 3 punched specimen 4 die 5 circular hole 6 steel t thickness of punched specimen h height of burr

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  C: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Si: 0.13 mass% or less, Mn: 0.25 mass% or less, P: 0.04 mass% or less, S: 0.005 mass% or less, Al: 0.06 mass% or less, N: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass% , Cr: 20.5-23.5% by mass, Cu: 0.3-0.6% by mass, Ni: 0.5% by mass or less, Nb: 0.3-0.5% by mass, Ti: 0.05-0.15% by mass, the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities The ratio of the Nb content to the Ti content contained in the NbTi composite carbonitride at the ferrite grain boundary is [Nb] / [Ti] in the range of 1 to 10 A ferritic stainless steel sheet having an internal structure. 2. The ferritic stainless steel sheet according to claim 1, wherein the composition is Nb: 0.3 to 0.45 mass% and Ti: 0.05 to 0.12 mass%.   C: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass%, Si: 0.13 mass% or less, Mn: 0.25 mass% or less, P: 0.04 mass% or less, S: 0.005 mass% or less, Al: 0.06 mass% or less, N: 0.0030 to 0.012 mass% , Cr: 20.5-23.5% by mass, Cu: 0.3-0.6% by mass, Ni: 0.5% by mass or less, Nb: 0.3-0.5% by mass, Ti: 0.05-0.15% by mass, the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities A slab having a composition consisting of the following is hot rolled at a finishing temperature of 900 ° C. or more and a coiling temperature of 400 to 550 ° C., softened and annealed to the obtained hot-rolled steel sheet, further pickled, and then cooled. A method for producing a ferritic stainless steel sheet, characterized by performing hot rolling and subjecting the obtained cold-rolled steel sheet to recrystallization annealing. 4. The method for producing a ferritic stainless steel sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the composition of the slab is Nb: 0.3 to 0.45 mass% and Ti: 0.05 to 0.12 mass%. The method for producing a ferritic stainless steel sheet according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein the heating temperature of the slab prior to the hot rolling is 1000 ° C or higher.

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