Stainless Steel 429 Cold Drawn vs 429 CR-2B
Stainless Steel · 429 temper comparison
429 Cold Drawn and 429 CR-2B are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 429: Cold Drawn versus CR-2B (2B). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 429 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 429 CR-2B, about 63% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, 429 CR-2B is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 15% for 429 Cold Drawn, and 429 Cold Drawn is harder (200 HB vs 165 HB).
429 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
429 CR-2BChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
429 Cold Drawn vs 429 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 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) 1,427°C2,601 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 25 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) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 815°C1,499 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 47 MJ/kg20,206 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 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.
429 Cold Drawn vs 429 CR-2B — frequently asked
Is 429 Cold Drawn stronger than 429 CR-2B?
Yes. 429 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 429 CR-2B — about 63% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or CR-2B?
Annealed is the default 429 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.
Which is easier to machine, 429 Cold Drawn or 429 CR-2B?
429 Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates good (56/100) against fair (50/100) for 429 CR-2B.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 429 Cold Drawn and 429 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.