Stainless Steel 410S Cold Drawn vs 410S CR 2B
Stainless Steel · 410S temper comparison
410S Cold Drawn and 410S CR 2B are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 410S: Cold Drawn versus CR 2B (2B). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 410S Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 410S CR 2B, about 57% more; tensile strength follows at 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 470 MPa (68.2 ksi). In exchange, 410S CR 2B is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 20% for 410S Cold Drawn, and 410S Cold Drawn is harder (190 HB vs 155 HB).
410S Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
410S CR 2BChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
410S Cold Drawn vs 410S CR 2B: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
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 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,480°C2,696 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,530°C2,786 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 700°C1,292 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.35 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 50 / 100 · Weldability 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 40 MJ/kg17,197 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
410S Cold Drawn vs 410S CR 2B — frequently asked
Is 410S Cold Drawn stronger than 410S CR 2B?
Yes. 410S Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 410S CR 2B — about 57% more. Tensile strength is 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 470 MPa (68.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or CR 2B?
Annealed is the default 410S condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor CR 2B). 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 410S Cold Drawn over 410S CR 2B?
Pick 410S Cold Drawn when strength drives the design. Pick 410S CR 2B when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 410S Cold Drawn and 410S CR 2B 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.