Stainless Steel 303Se Annealed vs 303Se Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 303Se temper comparison
303Se Annealed and 303Se Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 303Se: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 303Se Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for 303Se Annealed, about 73% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, 303Se Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 35% for 303Se Cold Drawn, and 303Se Cold Drawn is harder (228 HB vs 160 HB).
303Se AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
303Se Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
303Se Annealed vs 303Se 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.
303Se Annealed303Se Cold Drawn
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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 193 GPa28 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.9 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,425°C2,597 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.2 W/m·K9.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.3 µm/m·K9.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 760°C1,400 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m28.3 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 22 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 54 MJ/kg23,216 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
303Se Annealed vs 303Se Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 303Se Cold Drawn stronger than 303Se Annealed?
Yes. 303Se Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for 303Se Annealed — about 73% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?
Cold Drawn is the default 303Se condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
When should I choose 303Se Annealed over 303Se Cold Drawn?
Pick 303Se Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 303Se Cold Drawn when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 303Se Annealed and 303Se 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.