Stainless Steel 1.4849 vs CF3A
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4849 and CF3A are both stainless steel grades. CF3A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for 1.4849, about 14% more; tensile strength follows at 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi). CF3A is the more ductile: elongation 48% versus 10% for 1.4849, and 1.4849 is harder (180 HB vs 155 HB). CF3A is stiffer (193 GPa vs 170 GPa) and 1.4849 runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 425°C continuous). On the shop floor, CF3A machines more easily (fair vs poor), CF3A welds better (excellent vs good), and CF3A sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.4849 (high, $$$$).
1.4849Choose it when the part sees heat.
CF3AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4849 vs CF3A: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
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
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.4849 | CF3A |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4849 vs CF3A — frequently asked
Is CF3A stronger than 1.4849?
Yes. CF3A has a typical yield strength of 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for 1.4849 — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 565 MPa (81.9 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.4849 or CF3A?
CF3A is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 1.4849 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4849 or CF3A?
CF3A. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (20/100) for 1.4849; for welding the order is CF3A first (excellent, 88/100) then 1.4849 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4849 and CF3A 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.