Stainless Steel CB7Cu-2 vs CE8MN
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel CB7Cu-2 and CE8MN are both stainless steel grades. CB7Cu-2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for CE8MN, about 72% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, CE8MN is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 13% for CB7Cu-2, and CB7Cu-2 is harder (311 HB vs 210 HB). CB7Cu-2 conducts heat better (17.8 W/m·K vs 15 W/m·K). On the shop floor, CB7Cu-2 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
CB7Cu-2Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
CE8MNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CB7Cu-2 vs CE8MN: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
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: Reduction in Area 40%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | CB7Cu-2 | CE8MN |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
CB7Cu-2 vs CE8MN — frequently asked
Is CB7Cu-2 stronger than CE8MN?
Yes. CB7Cu-2 has a typical yield strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for CE8MN — about 72% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CB7Cu-2 or CE8MN?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CB7Cu-2 or CE8MN?
CB7Cu-2. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against poor (32/100) for CE8MN.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CB7Cu-2 and CE8MN 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.