Stainless Steel 1.4886-CD vs 1.4886 WELD-ANN
Stainless Steel · 1.4886 temper comparison
1.4886-CD and 1.4886 WELD-ANN are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4886: CD (cold drawn) versus WELD-ANN (welded tube/pipe, annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4886-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for 1.4886 WELD-ANN, about 70% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 585 MPa (84.8 ksi). In exchange, 1.4886 WELD-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 30% for 1.4886-CD, and 1.4886-CD is harder (200 HB vs 163 HB).
1.4886-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4886 WELD-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4886-CD vs 1.4886 WELD-ANN: 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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,371°C2,500 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,427°C2,601 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12.6 W/m·K7.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.9 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,150°C2,102 °F · 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) -0.15 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 60 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 110 MJ/kg47,292 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
1.4886-CD vs 1.4886 WELD-ANN — frequently asked
Is 1.4886-CD stronger than 1.4886 WELD-ANN?
Yes. 1.4886-CD has a typical yield strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for 1.4886 WELD-ANN — about 70% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 585 MPa (84.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or WELD-ANN?
Annealed is the default 1.4886 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor WELD-ANN). 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 welds better, 1.4886-CD or 1.4886 WELD-ANN?
1.4886 WELD-ANN. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against very good (70/100) for 1.4886-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4886-CD and 1.4886 WELD-ANN 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.