Aluminum ER5554-AW vs ER5554-H14
Aluminum · ER5554 temper comparison
ER5554-AW and ER5554-H14 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, ER5554: AW (as-welded deposit) versus H14 (strain hardened, half hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. ER5554-H14 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) against 117 MPa (17 ksi) for ER5554-AW, about 105% more; tensile strength follows at 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). In exchange, ER5554-AW is the more ductile: elongation 17% versus 8% for ER5554-H14, and ER5554-H14 is harder (85 HB vs 60 HB). ER5554-AW runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, ER5554-H14 machines more easily (good vs fair).
ER5554-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
ER5554-H14Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
ER5554-AW vs ER5554-H14: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.4 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.69 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 602°C1,116 °F · Liquidus Temperature 646°C1,195 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 134 W/m·K77.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.6 µm/m·K13.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 395 J/g170 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 34 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.07×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.86 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,100 L/kg132 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
ER5554-AW vs ER5554-H14 — frequently asked
Is ER5554-H14 stronger than ER5554-AW?
Yes. ER5554-H14 has a typical yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) against 117 MPa (17 ksi) for ER5554-AW — about 105% more. Tensile strength is 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or H14?
AW is the default ER5554 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, ER5554-AW or ER5554-H14?
ER5554-H14. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for ER5554-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ER5554-AW and ER5554-H14 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.