Stainless Steel 330 Annealed vs 330 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 330 temper comparison
330 Annealed and 330 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 330: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 330 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for 330 Annealed, about 92% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 565 MPa (81.9 ksi). In exchange, 330 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 25% for 330 Cold Drawn, and 330 Cold Drawn is harder (200 HB vs 145 HB).
330 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
330 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
330 Annealed vs 330 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 156 GPa22.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °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 12.6 W/m·K7.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.4 µm/m·K8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,150°C2,102 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.02×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
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 62 / 100 · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 95 MJ/kg40,843 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
330 Annealed vs 330 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 330 Cold Drawn stronger than 330 Annealed?
Yes. 330 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for 330 Annealed — about 92% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 565 MPa (81.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?
Solution Annealed is the default 330 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 330 Annealed over 330 Cold Drawn?
Pick 330 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 330 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 330 Annealed and 330 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.