Aluminum V95-M vs V95-T3
Aluminum · V95 temper comparison
V95-M and V95-T3 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, V95: M (thermomechanically controlled processed) versus T3 (solution heat treated, cold worked and naturally aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. V95-T3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for V95-M, about 3.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 510 MPa (74 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). In exchange, V95-M is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 9% for V95-T3, and V95-T3 is harder (143 HB vs 65 HB). V95-T3 runs hotter in service (135°C vs 120°C continuous) and V95-M conducts heat better (175 W/m·K vs 148 W/m·K). On the shop floor, V95-T3 machines more easily (very good vs fair).
V95-MChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
V95-T3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
V95-M vs V95-T3: 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 27 GPa3.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.85 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 477°C891 °F · Liquidus Temperature 635°C1,175 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 880 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.2 µm/m·K12.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.83 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 70% · Weldability 20 / 100 · Castability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 210 MJ/kg90,284 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,100 L/kg132 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
V95-M vs V95-T3 — frequently asked
Is V95-T3 stronger than V95-M?
Yes. V95-T3 has a typical yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for V95-M — about 3.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 510 MPa (74 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M or T3?
T1 is the default V95 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither M nor T3). 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, V95-M or V95-T3?
V95-T3. Its machinability rates very good (74/100) against fair (45/100) for V95-M.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in V95-M and V95-T3 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.