Stainless Steel 1.4507-CD vs 1.4507 FORGED-SA
Stainless Steel · 1.4507 temper comparison
1.4507-CD and 1.4507 FORGED-SA are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4507: CD (cold drawn) versus FORGED-SA (forged bar/flange, solution annealed and quenched). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4507-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 1.4507 FORGED-SA, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 810 MPa (117 ksi). In exchange, 1.4507 FORGED-SA is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 18% for 1.4507-CD, and 1.4507-CD is harder (300 HB vs 260 HB).
1.4507-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4507 FORGED-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4507-CD vs 1.4507 FORGED-SA: 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
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 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.81 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,440°C2,624 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 13.5 W/m·K7.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.5 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m33.5 µΩ·in
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: Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 160 L/kg19.2 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.
1.4507-CD vs 1.4507 FORGED-SA — frequently asked
Is 1.4507-CD stronger than 1.4507 FORGED-SA?
Yes. 1.4507-CD has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 1.4507 FORGED-SA — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 810 MPa (117 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FORGED-SA?
SA is the default 1.4507 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor FORGED-SA). 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 welds better, 1.4507-CD or 1.4507 FORGED-SA?
1.4507 FORGED-SA. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (60/100) for 1.4507-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4507-CD and 1.4507 FORGED-SA 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.