Stainless Steel 330 As Welded vs 330 Solution Annealed
Stainless Steel · 330 temper comparison
330 As Welded and 330 Solution Annealed are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 330: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus Solution Annealed. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 330 As Welded is the stronger of the two: yield strength 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) against 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) for 330 Solution Annealed, about 22% more. In exchange, 330 Solution Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 43% versus 28% for 330 As Welded, and 330 As Welded is harder (175 HB vs 150 HB).
330 As WeldedChoose it when strength drives the design.
330 Solution AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
330 As Welded vs 330 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.
330 As Welded330 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
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 Solution Annealed — frequently asked
Is 330 As Welded stronger than 330 Solution Annealed?
Yes. 330 As Welded has a typical yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) against 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) for 330 Solution Annealed — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) vs 585 MPa (84.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or Solution Annealed?
Solution Annealed is the default 330 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, 330 As Welded or 330 Solution Annealed?
330 Solution Annealed, 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 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.