Stainless Steel 317 Annealed vs 317 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 317 temper comparison
317 Annealed and 317 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 317: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 317 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for 317 Annealed, about 75% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). In exchange, 317 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 28% for 317 Cold Drawn, and 317 Cold Drawn is harder (210 HB vs 155 HB).
317 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
317 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
317 Annealed vs 317 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.98 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14.4 W/m·K8.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.5 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 870°C1,598 °F · 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) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 38 / 100 · Weldability 78 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 78 MJ/kg33,534 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 190 L/kg22.8 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.
317 Annealed vs 317 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 317 Cold Drawn stronger than 317 Annealed?
Yes. 317 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for 317 Annealed — about 75% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?
Solution Annealed is the default 317 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed 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.
When should I choose 317 Annealed over 317 Cold Drawn?
Pick 317 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 317 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 317 Annealed and 317 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.