Stainless Steel 317 Cold Drawn vs 317 Solution Annealed
Stainless Steel · 317 temper comparison
317 Cold Drawn and 317 Solution Annealed are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 317: Cold Drawn versus Solution Annealed. 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 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 317 Solution Annealed, about 66% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, 317 Solution Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 28% for 317 Cold Drawn, and 317 Cold Drawn is harder (210 HB vs 160 HB).
317 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
317 Solution AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
317 Cold Drawn vs 317 Solution Annealed: 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.
317 Cold Drawn317 Solution Annealed
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
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 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Shear Strength 430 MPa62.4 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 200 MPa·√m182 ksi·√in · Hardness, Vickers 170 HV
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 Cold Drawn vs 317 Solution Annealed — frequently asked
Is 317 Cold Drawn stronger than 317 Solution Annealed?
Yes. 317 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 317 Solution Annealed — about 66% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Solution Annealed?
Solution Annealed is the default 317 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 317 Cold Drawn over 317 Solution Annealed?
Pick 317 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design. Pick 317 Solution Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 317 Cold Drawn and 317 Solution Annealed 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.