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Nickel Alloy MP35N-ANN vs MP35N CW-AGED-285

Nickel Alloy · MP35N temper comparison

MP35N-ANN and MP35N CW-AGED-285 are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, MP35N: ANN (annealed) versus CW-AGED-285 (cold Worked + Aged, 285 ksi class). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. MP35N CW-AGED-285 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,930 MPa (280 ksi) against 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) for MP35N-ANN, about 4.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,030 MPa (294 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, MP35N-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 65% versus 8% for MP35N CW-AGED-285, and MP35N CW-AGED-285 is harder (540 HB vs 210 HB). On the shop floor, MP35N-ANN machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and MP35N-ANN welds better (good vs poor).

MP35N-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

MP35N CW-AGED-285Choose it when strength drives the design.

MP35N-ANN vs MP35N CW-AGED-285: properties

MP35N-ANNMP35N CW-AGED-285

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

950 MPa138 ksi
2,030 MPa294 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

415 MPa60.2 ksi
1,930 MPa280 ksi

Elongation at Break

65%
8%

Reduction in Area

70%
38%

Compressive Strength

1,800 MPa261 ksi
1,960 MPa284 ksi

Shear Strength

620 MPa89.9 ksi
1,180 MPa171 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

350 MPa50.8 ksi
820 MPa119 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

130 MPa·√m118 ksi·√in
85 MPa·√m77.4 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

150 J111 ft·lbf
34 J25.1 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

210 HB
540 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

50 HRC
53 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

220 HV
570 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 233 GPa33.8 Msi · Shear Modulus 87 GPa12.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 259 GPa37.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.43 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,315°C2,399 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,440°C2,624 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

11.2 W/m·K6.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F
11.4 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 452 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.8 µm/m·K7.1 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 425°C797 °F · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.03×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.6 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

20 / 100
10 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

14%
7%

Weldability

55 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

65 / 100
6 / 100

Same in both: Castability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 88 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 230 MJ/kg98,882 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 16 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%

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.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleMP35N

MP35N-ANN vs MP35N CW-AGED-285 — frequently asked

Is MP35N CW-AGED-285 stronger than MP35N-ANN?

Yes. MP35N CW-AGED-285 has a typical yield strength of 1,930 MPa (280 ksi) against 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) for MP35N-ANN — about 4.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,030 MPa (294 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or CW-AGED-285?

CW-AGED-260 is the default MP35N condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor CW-AGED-285). 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, MP35N-ANN or MP35N CW-AGED-285?

MP35N-ANN. Its machinability rates poor (20/100) against not recommended (10/100) for MP35N CW-AGED-285; for welding the order is MP35N-ANN first (good, 55/100) then MP35N CW-AGED-285 (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in MP35N-ANN and MP35N CW-AGED-285 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.