Nickel Alloy CW-12MW-AW vs CW-12MW-F
Nickel Alloy · CW-12MW temper comparison
CW-12MW-AW and CW-12MW-F are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, CW-12MW: AW (as-welded deposit) versus F (as fabricated). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 345 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as-welded deposit versus as fabricated). CW-12MW-AW is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 4% for CW-12MW-F, and CW-12MW-F is harder (18 HRC vs 17 HRC).
CW-12MW-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CW-12MW-AW vs CW-12MW-F: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy 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 nickel alloy 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,275°C2,327 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,355°C2,471 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.3 µm/m·K6.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 550°C1,022 °F · 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) -0.08 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 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 150 MJ/kg64,488 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
CW-12MW-AW vs CW-12MW-F — frequently asked
What is the difference between CW-12MW-AW and CW-12MW-F?
CW-12MW-AW and CW-12MW-F are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, CW-12MW: AW (as-welded deposit) versus F (as fabricated). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 345 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as-welded deposit versus as fabricated).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or F?
SA is the default CW-12MW condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor F). 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 welds better, CW-12MW-AW or CW-12MW-F?
CW-12MW-AW. Its weldability rates fair (50/100) against fair (45/100) for CW-12MW-F.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CW-12MW-AW and CW-12MW-F 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.