Stainless Steel 1.4511 Cold Drawn vs 1.4511 Temper Rolled
Stainless Steel · 1.4511 temper comparison
1.4511 Cold Drawn and 1.4511 Temper Rolled are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4511: Cold Drawn versus Temper Rolled (temper rolled / lightly cold-worked strip). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4511 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) for 1.4511 Temper Rolled, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). 1.4511 Cold Drawn is harder — 195 HB against 185 HB for 1.4511 Temper Rolled — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
1.4511 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
1.4511 Cold Drawn vs 1.4511 Temper 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.
1.4511 Cold Drawn1.4511 Temper Rolled
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 220 GPa31.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Reduction in Area 45% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 22 J16.2 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 815°C1,499 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 56 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 62 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 47 MJ/kg20,206 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 110 L/kg13.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
1.4511 Cold Drawn vs 1.4511 Temper Rolled — frequently asked
Is 1.4511 Cold Drawn stronger than 1.4511 Temper Rolled?
Yes. 1.4511 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) for 1.4511 Temper Rolled — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Temper Rolled?
Annealed is the default 1.4511 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Temper Rolled). 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.
When should I choose 1.4511 Cold Drawn over 1.4511 Temper Rolled?
Pick 1.4511 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4511 Cold Drawn and 1.4511 Temper 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.