Stainless Steel 1.4655-CD vs 1.4655 CR-2B
Stainless Steel · 1.4655 temper comparison
1.4655-CD and 1.4655 CR-2B are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4655: CD (cold drawn) versus CR-2B (2B). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4655-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for 1.4655 CR-2B, about 42% more; tensile strength follows at 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). In exchange, 1.4655 CR-2B is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 16% for 1.4655-CD, and 1.4655-CD is harder (270 HB vs 230 HB). 1.4655 CR-2B runs hotter in service (280°C vs 250°C continuous).
1.4655-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4655 CR-2BChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4655-CD vs 1.4655 CR-2B: 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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 148 GPa21.5 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) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °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 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°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) -0.15 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 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 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.
1.4655-CD vs 1.4655 CR-2B — frequently asked
Is 1.4655-CD stronger than 1.4655 CR-2B?
Yes. 1.4655-CD has a typical yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for 1.4655 CR-2B — about 42% more. Tensile strength is 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CR-2B?
CR-2B is the default 1.4655 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, 1.4655-CD or 1.4655 CR-2B?
1.4655-CD, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 42/100 for 1.4655 CR-2B; for welding the order is 1.4655 CR-2B first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4655-CD (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4655-CD and 1.4655 CR-2B 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.