Stainless Steel 1.4016 vs 405
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4016 and 405 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4016 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 405, about 14% more. 1.4016 is stiffer (220 GPa vs 200 GPa) and 1.4016 runs hotter in service (815°C vs 705°C continuous). On the shop floor, 405 welds better (very good vs fair) and 1.4016 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than 405 (premium, $$$).
1.4016Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
405Choose it when it will be welded.
1.4016 vs 405: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel 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 stainless steel 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
Poisson's Ratio
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 480 MPa69.6 ksi · Reduction in Area 60% · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 240 MPa34.8 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 25 J18.4 ft·lbf · Hardness, Brinell 155 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 82 HRB
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Castability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 65%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 62 kN·m/kg
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.4016 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Annealed |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 0.8 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| AlCrN | — | Yes |
| AlTiN | — | Yes |
| Black Oxide | — | Yes |
| CVD Al2O3 | — | Yes |
| CVD TiCN | — | Yes |
| CVD TiN | — | Yes |
| Cerakote | — | Yes |
| Chrome Plating | — | Yes |
| CrN | — | Yes |
| DLC | — | Yes |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
| MoS2 | — | Yes |
| Multilayer CVD | — | Yes |
| Nickel Plating | — | Yes |
| PTFE Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Passivation (Stainless Steel) | — | Yes |
They share 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4016 vs 405 — frequently asked
Is 1.4016 stronger than 405?
Yes. 1.4016 has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 405 — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.4016 or 405?
1.4016 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while 405 is premium ($$$). 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, 1.4016 or 405?
405. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for 1.4016; for welding the order is 405 first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4016 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4016 and 405 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.