Nickel Alloy MP35N vs Waspaloy
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy MP35N and Waspaloy are both nickel alloy grades. MP35N is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,790 MPa (260 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy, about 3.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,930 MPa (280 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi). In exchange, Waspaloy is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 10% for MP35N, and MP35N is harder (480 HB vs 250 HB). MP35N is stiffer (233 GPa vs 211 GPa) and Waspaloy runs hotter in service (650°C vs 425°C continuous). On the shop floor, Waspaloy welds better (fair vs poor) and Waspaloy sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than MP35N (high, $$$$).
MP35NChoose it when strength drives the design.
WaspaloyChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
MP35N vs Waspaloy: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | MP35N | Waspaloy |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Solution Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 1.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
They share 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
MP35N vs Waspaloy — frequently asked
Is MP35N stronger than Waspaloy?
Yes. MP35N has a typical yield strength of 1,790 MPa (260 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Waspaloy — about 3.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,930 MPa (280 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).
Which is cheaper, MP35N or Waspaloy?
Waspaloy is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while MP35N is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, MP35N or Waspaloy?
Waspaloy. Its machinability rates poor (18/100) against not recommended (12/100) for MP35N; for welding the order is Waspaloy first (fair, 35/100) then MP35N (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in MP35N and Waspaloy 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.