Nickel Alloy Haynes 214-AW vs Haynes 214-CW
Nickel Alloy · Haynes 214 temper comparison
Haynes 214-AW and Haynes 214-CW are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Haynes 214: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Haynes 214-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Haynes 214-AW, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi). In exchange, Haynes 214-AW is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 8% for Haynes 214-CW, and Haynes 214-CW is harder (310 HB vs 205 HB). Haynes 214-AW runs hotter in service (1,150°C vs 900°C continuous). On the shop floor, Haynes 214-AW welds better (good vs fair).
Haynes 214-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Haynes 214-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Haynes 214-AW vs Haynes 214-CW: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 218 GPa31.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 84 GPa12.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.05 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,338°C2,440 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12 W/m·K6.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 445 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.3 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.3 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 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 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 165 MJ/kg70,937 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
Haynes 214-AW vs Haynes 214-CW — frequently asked
Is Haynes 214-CW stronger than Haynes 214-AW?
Yes. Haynes 214-CW has a typical yield strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Haynes 214-AW — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CW?
SA is the default Haynes 214 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CW). 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, Haynes 214-AW or Haynes 214-CW?
Haynes 214-AW. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against fair (50/100) for Haynes 214-CW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Haynes 214-AW and Haynes 214-CW 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.