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Stainless Steel 1.4029 vs 410

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4029 and 410 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4029 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for 410, about 45% more; tensile strength follows at 740 MPa (107 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi). In exchange, 410 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 15% for 1.4029, and 1.4029 is harder (215 HB vs 155 HB). 1.4029 is stiffer (215 GPa vs 200 GPa) and 410 runs hotter in service (650°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4029 machines more easily (65 vs 55 out of 100), 410 welds better (fair vs not recommended), and 1.4029 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than 410 (premium, $$$).

1.4029Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

410Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

1.4029 vs 410: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

215 GPa31.2 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Shear Modulus

82 GPa11.9 Msi
78 GPa11.3 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

740 MPa107 ksi
517 MPa75 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

450 MPa65.3 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
25%

Reduction in Area

40%
60%

Compressive Strength

460 MPa66.7 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Shear Strength

450 MPa65.3 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

320 MPa46.4 ksi
280 MPa40.6 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

60 MPa·√m54.6 ksi·√in
90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

20 J14.8 ft·lbf
80 J59 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

215 HB
155 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

96 HRB
82 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

225 HV
160 HV

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,400°C2,552 °F
1,480°C2,696 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,480°C2,696 °F
1,530°C2,786 °F

Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F
24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F
9.9 µm/m·K5.5 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

260 J/g112 BTU/lb
270 J/g116 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Min Service Temperature

-20°C-4 °F
-30°C-22 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3.1 % IACS
3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 µΩ·in
5.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.4 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.3 V
-0.32 V

Corrosion Resistance

22 / 100
45 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

65 / 100
55 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

70%
54%

Weldability

12 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
55 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

40 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

35 / 100
80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

40 MJ/kg17,197 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Water

120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 60%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

96 kN·m/kg
67 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

27.9 MN·m/kg
26 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

471 kJ/m³
240 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

8.5 mm²/s
7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

10
7

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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale4101.4029

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4029410
CNC machining—Yes
Sheet metal—Yes
Default condition—Annealed
Relative cost$$ Standard$$$ 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.

1.4029 vs 410 — frequently asked

Is 1.4029 stronger than 410?

Yes. 1.4029 has a typical yield strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for 410 — about 45% more. Tensile strength is 740 MPa (107 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4029 or 410?

1.4029 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while 410 is premium ($$$). 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, 1.4029 or 410?

1.4029, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 55/100 for 410; for welding the order is 410 first (fair, 45/100) then 1.4029 (not recommended, 12/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4029 and 410 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.