Stainless Steel 414-CD vs 414-H
Stainless Steel · 414 temper comparison
414-CD and 414-H are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 414: CD (cold drawn) versus H (hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 414-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,035 MPa (150 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for 414-CD, about 36% more; tensile strength follows at 1,345 MPa (195 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi). 414-H is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 13% for 414-CD, and 414-H is harder (388 HB vs 285 HB). On the shop floor, 414-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 414-CD welds better (33 vs 20 out of 100).
414-CDChoose it when the part is machined in volume, or when it will be welded.
414-HChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
414-CD vs 414-H: 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °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 24.5 W/m·K14.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m27.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 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: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 160 L/kg19.2 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.
414-CD vs 414-H — frequently asked
Is 414-H stronger than 414-CD?
Yes. 414-H has a typical yield strength of 1,035 MPa (150 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for 414-CD — about 36% more. Tensile strength is 1,345 MPa (195 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or H?
A is the default 414 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor H). 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, 414-CD or 414-H?
414-CD. Its machinability rates fair (48/100) against poor (22/100) for 414-H; for welding the order is 414-CD first (poor, 33/100) then 414-H (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 414-CD and 414-H 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.