Stainless Steel E330-AW vs E330-SR
Stainless Steel · E330 temper comparison
E330-AW and E330-SR are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, E330: AW (as-welded deposit) versus SR (stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. E330-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for E330-SR, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, E330-SR is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 32% for E330-AW, and E330-AW is harder (190 HB vs 160 HB).
E330-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
E330-SRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
E330-AW vs E330-SR: 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 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 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) 1,340°C2,444 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12.5 W/m·K7.2 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,100°C2,012 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.02×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.12 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 55 / 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 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 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.
E330-AW vs E330-SR — frequently asked
Is E330-AW stronger than E330-SR?
Yes. E330-AW has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for E330-SR — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or SR?
AW is the default E330 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, E330-AW or E330-SR?
E330-SR, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 26/100 for E330-AW; for welding the order is E330-SR first (good, 60/100) then E330-AW (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E330-AW and E330-SR 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.