Stainless Steel 316F CD High Tensile vs 316F Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 316F temper comparison
316F CD High Tensile and 316F Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 316F: CD High Tensile (cold Drawn High Tensile) versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 316F CD High Tensile is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 316F Cold Drawn, about 38% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, 316F Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 15% for 316F CD High Tensile, and 316F CD High Tensile is harder (240 HB vs 200 HB). 316F Cold Drawn runs hotter in service (700°C vs 400°C continuous).
316F CD High TensileChoose it when strength drives the design.
316F Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
316F CD High Tensile vs 316F 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.
316F CD High Tensile316F 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 193 GPa28 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,375°C2,507 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.3 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) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.4×10⁻⁷ Ω·m29.1 µΩ·in
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: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 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.
316F CD High Tensile vs 316F Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 316F CD High Tensile stronger than 316F Cold Drawn?
Yes. 316F CD High Tensile has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 316F Cold Drawn — about 38% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD High Tensile or Cold Drawn?
Cold Drawn is the default 316F 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.
Which is easier to machine, 316F CD High Tensile or 316F Cold Drawn?
316F Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates very good (72/100) against good (66/100) for 316F CD High Tensile; for welding the order is 316F Cold Drawn first (poor, 25/100) then 316F CD High Tensile (poor, 20/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 316F CD High Tensile and 316F 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.