Nickel Alloy N06035-AW vs N06035-CD
Nickel Alloy · N06035 temper comparison
N06035-AW and N06035-CD are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, N06035: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N06035-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 720 MPa (104 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for N06035-AW, about 80% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 730 MPa (106 ksi). In exchange, N06035-AW is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 25% for N06035-CD, and N06035-CD is harder (280 HB vs 200 HB). N06035-AW runs hotter in service (650°C vs 540°C continuous).
N06035-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N06035-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N06035-AW vs N06035-CD: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 211 GPa30.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 82 GPa11.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 170 GPa24.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 45%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,330°C2,426 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,390°C2,534 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 9.2 W/m·K5.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 425 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % 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: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 160 MJ/kg68,788 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 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.
N06035-AW vs N06035-CD — frequently asked
Is N06035-CD stronger than N06035-AW?
Yes. N06035-CD has a typical yield strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for N06035-AW — about 80% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 730 MPa (106 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
SA is the default N06035 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CD). 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, N06035-AW or N06035-CD?
N06035-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 17/100 for N06035-AW; for welding the order is N06035-AW first (very good, 78/100) then N06035-CD (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N06035-AW and N06035-CD 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.