Stainless Steel 1.4659-CD vs 1.4659 FORGED-SA
Stainless Steel · 1.4659 temper comparison
1.4659-CD and 1.4659 FORGED-SA are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4659: CD (cold drawn) versus FORGED-SA. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4659-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 1.4659 FORGED-SA, about 44% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi). In exchange, 1.4659 FORGED-SA is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 30% for 1.4659-CD, and 1.4659-CD is harder (260 HB vs 205 HB). 1.4659 FORGED-SA runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous).
1.4659-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4659 FORGED-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4659-CD vs 1.4659 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.05 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,330°C2,426 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,390°C2,534 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11 W/m·K6.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.5 µm/m·K8.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.02×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.3 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 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 85 MJ/kg36,543 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
1.4659-CD vs 1.4659 FORGED-SA — frequently asked
Is 1.4659-CD stronger than 1.4659 FORGED-SA?
Yes. 1.4659-CD has a typical yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 1.4659 FORGED-SA — about 44% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FORGED-SA?
SA is the default 1.4659 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 is easier to machine, 1.4659-CD or 1.4659 FORGED-SA?
1.4659-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 17/100 for 1.4659 FORGED-SA; for welding the order is 1.4659 FORGED-SA first (good, 65/100) then 1.4659-CD (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4659-CD and 1.4659 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.