Stainless Steel 1.4116 Annealed vs 1.4116 Cold Rolled
Stainless Steel · 1.4116 temper comparison
1.4116 Annealed and 1.4116 Cold Rolled are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4116: Annealed versus Cold Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4116 Cold Rolled is the stronger of the two: yield strength 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 1.4116 Annealed, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi). In exchange, 1.4116 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 17% versus 8% for 1.4116 Cold Rolled, and 1.4116 Cold Rolled is harder (300 HB vs 240 HB). 1.4116 Annealed runs hotter in service (400°C vs 300°C continuous).
1.4116 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4116 Cold RolledChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4116 Annealed vs 1.4116 Cold Rolled: 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.
1.4116 Annealed1.4116 Cold Rolled
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 215 GPa31.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 82 GPa11.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V · Corrosion Resistance 48 / 100
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 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
1.4116 Annealed vs 1.4116 Cold Rolled — frequently asked
Is 1.4116 Cold Rolled stronger than 1.4116 Annealed?
Yes. 1.4116 Cold Rolled has a typical yield strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 1.4116 Annealed — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Rolled?
Annealed is the default 1.4116 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, 1.4116 Annealed or 1.4116 Cold Rolled?
1.4116 Annealed, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for 1.4116 Cold Rolled; for welding the order is 1.4116 Annealed first (poor, 20/100) then 1.4116 Cold Rolled (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4116 Annealed and 1.4116 Cold Rolled 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.