Stainless Steel 1.4462-CD vs 1.4462 CW-HS
Stainless Steel · 1.4462 temper comparison
1.4462-CD and 1.4462 CW-HS are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4462: CD (cold drawn) versus CW-HS (cold worked high-strength). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4462 CW-HS is the stronger of the two: yield strength 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) for 1.4462-CD, about 15% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi). In exchange, 1.4462-CD is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 18% for 1.4462 CW-HS, and 1.4462 CW-HS is harder (305 HB vs 280 HB).
1.4462-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4462 CW-HSChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4462-CD vs 1.4462 CW-HS: 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.
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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,385°C2,525 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,445°C2,633 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 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: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%
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.
1.4462-CD vs 1.4462 CW-HS — frequently asked
Is 1.4462 CW-HS stronger than 1.4462-CD?
Yes. 1.4462 CW-HS has a typical yield strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) against 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) for 1.4462-CD — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CW-HS?
SA is the default 1.4462 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor CW-HS). 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, 1.4462-CD or 1.4462 CW-HS?
1.4462-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 33/100 against 25/100 for 1.4462 CW-HS; for welding the order is 1.4462-CD first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4462 CW-HS (good, 62/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4462-CD and 1.4462 CW-HS 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.