Nickel 270 Cold Drawn vs Nickel 270 Full Hard
Nickel Alloy · Nickel 270 temper comparison
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn and Nickel 270 Full Hard are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Nickel 270: Cold Drawn versus Full Hard. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Nickel 270 Full Hard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Nickel 270 Cold Drawn, about 26% more; tensile strength follows at 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, Nickel 270 Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 4% for Nickel 270 Full Hard, and Nickel 270 Full Hard is harder (175 HB vs 130 HB).
Nickel 270 Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Nickel 270 Full HardChoose it when strength drives the design.
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn vs Nickel 270 Full Hard: 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.
Nickel 270 Cold DrawnNickel 270 Full Hard
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 207 GPa30 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Reduction in Area 75% · Shear Strength 240 MPa34.8 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 200 J148 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,454°C2,649 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 85 W/m·K49.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 456 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 297 J/g128 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 600°C1,112 °F · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 22 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.5×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.95 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 82 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 220 MJ/kg94,583 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 2%
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.
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn vs Nickel 270 Full Hard — frequently asked
Is Nickel 270 Full Hard stronger than Nickel 270 Cold Drawn?
Yes. Nickel 270 Full Hard has a typical yield strength of 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Nickel 270 Cold Drawn — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Full Hard?
Annealed is the default Nickel 270 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Full Hard). 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, Nickel 270 Cold Drawn or Nickel 270 Full Hard?
Nickel 270 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for Nickel 270 Full Hard.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Nickel 270 Cold Drawn and Nickel 270 Full Hard 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.