Stainless Steel 1.4971-CD vs 1.4971 CW+A
Stainless Steel · 1.4971 temper comparison
1.4971-CD and 1.4971 CW+A are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4971: CD (cold drawn) versus CW+A (cold worked and stress-relieved/aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4971 CW+A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 1.4971-CD, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi). In exchange, 1.4971-CD is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 15% for 1.4971 CW+A, and 1.4971 CW+A is harder (300 HB vs 260 HB). 1.4971 CW+A runs hotter in service (700°C vs 600°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4971-CD machines more easily (28 vs 18 out of 100) and 1.4971-CD welds better (good vs fair).
1.4971-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.4971 CW+AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
1.4971-CD vs 1.4971 CW+A: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 35%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,300°C2,372 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,375°C2,507 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12.4 W/m·K7.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 430 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.7 µm/m·K8.7 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.9 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 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 55 / 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) 9.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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.
1.4971-CD vs 1.4971 CW+A — frequently asked
Is 1.4971 CW+A stronger than 1.4971-CD?
Yes. 1.4971 CW+A has a typical yield strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 1.4971-CD — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or CW+A?
SA is the default 1.4971 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor CW+A). 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, 1.4971-CD or 1.4971 CW+A?
1.4971-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 18/100 for 1.4971 CW+A; for welding the order is 1.4971-CD first (good, 55/100) then 1.4971 CW+A (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4971-CD and 1.4971 CW+A 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.