Stainless Steel 330 As Welded vs 330 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 330 temper comparison
330 As Welded and 330 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 330: As Welded (as-welded deposit) 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 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for 330 As Welded, about 45% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, 330 As Welded is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 25% for 330 Cold Drawn, and 330 Cold Drawn is harder (200 HB vs 175 HB).
330 As WeldedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
330 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
330 As Welded 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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 · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS
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 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 As Welded vs 330 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 330 Cold Drawn stronger than 330 As Welded?
Yes. 330 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for 330 As Welded — about 45% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or Cold Drawn?
Solution Annealed is the default 330 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded 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.
Which is easier to machine, 330 As Welded or 330 Cold Drawn?
330 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 26/100 for 330 As Welded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 330 As Welded 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.