Stainless Steel 2507 As Welded vs 2507 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 2507 temper comparison
2507 As Welded and 2507 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 2507: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 2507 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 2507 As Welded, about 30% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi). 2507 Cold Drawn is harder — 310 HB against 280 HB for 2507 As Welded — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. On the shop floor, 2507 As Welded welds better (good vs fair).
2507 As WeldedChoose it when it will be welded.
2507 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
2507 As Welded vs 2507 Cold Drawn: 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
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 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,350°C2,462 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 280°C536 °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
Same in both: Formability (cold) 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 72 MJ/kg30,954 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
2507 As Welded vs 2507 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 2507 Cold Drawn stronger than 2507 As Welded?
Yes. 2507 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 2507 As Welded — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or Cold Drawn?
Solution Annealed is the default 2507 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded nor Cold Drawn). 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, 2507 As Welded or 2507 Cold Drawn?
2507 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for 2507 As Welded; for welding the order is 2507 As Welded first (good, 60/100) then 2507 Cold Drawn (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 2507 As Welded and 2507 Cold Drawn 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.