Stainless Steel 1.4374 Annealed vs 1.4374-CD
Stainless Steel · 1.4374 temper comparison
1.4374 Annealed and 1.4374-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4374: Annealed versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4374-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for 1.4374 Annealed, about 75% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, 1.4374 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 20% for 1.4374-CD, and 1.4374-CD is harder (280 HB vs 200 HB). 1.4374 Annealed runs hotter in service (800°C vs 400°C continuous).
1.4374 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4374-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4374 Annealed vs 1.4374-CD: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.5 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.4 % 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: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
1.4374 Annealed vs 1.4374-CD — frequently asked
Is 1.4374-CD stronger than 1.4374 Annealed?
Yes. 1.4374-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for 1.4374 Annealed — about 75% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CD?
Annealed is the default 1.4374 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, 1.4374 Annealed or 1.4374-CD?
1.4374-CD, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for 1.4374 Annealed; for welding the order is 1.4374 Annealed first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4374-CD (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4374 Annealed and 1.4374-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.