Stainless Steel 1.4606 +AT vs 1.4606 CD+P
Stainless Steel · 1.4606 temper comparison
1.4606 +AT and 1.4606 CD+P are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4606: +AT (solution annealed) versus CD+P (cold drawn/cold worked, then precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4606 CD+P is the stronger of the two: yield strength 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4606 +AT, about 3.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, 1.4606 +AT is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 12% for 1.4606 CD+P, and 1.4606 CD+P is harder (355 HB vs 180 HB). On the shop floor, 1.4606 +AT machines more easily (32 vs 20 out of 100) and 1.4606 +AT welds better (good vs fair).
1.4606 +ATChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.4606 CD+PChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4606 +AT vs 1.4606 CD+P: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 201 GPa29.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 176 GPa25.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Compressive Strength 720 MPa104 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14 W/m·K8.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.4 µm/m·K9.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 275 J/g118 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9.1×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.8 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: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
1.4606 +AT vs 1.4606 CD+P — frequently asked
Is 1.4606 CD+P stronger than 1.4606 +AT?
Yes. 1.4606 CD+P has a typical yield strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4606 +AT — about 3.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +AT or CD+P?
+P880 is the default 1.4606 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +AT nor CD+P). 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, 1.4606 +AT or 1.4606 CD+P?
1.4606 +AT, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 20/100 for 1.4606 CD+P; for welding the order is 1.4606 +AT first (good, 60/100) then 1.4606 CD+P (fair, 45/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4606 +AT and 1.4606 CD+P 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.