Stainless Steel N08026-AW vs N08026-CD
Stainless Steel · N08026 temper comparison
N08026-AW and N08026-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, N08026: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N08026-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for N08026-AW, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi). In exchange, N08026-AW is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 25% for N08026-CD, and N08026-CD is harder (230 HB vs 185 HB). N08026-CD runs hotter in service (500°C vs 450°C continuous).
N08026-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
N08026-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
N08026-AW vs N08026-CD: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 193 GPa28 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Reduction in Area 45%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.02 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,345°C2,453 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 285 J/g123 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.6 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.08×10⁻⁶ Ω·m42.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 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: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 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 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 45%
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.
N08026-AW vs N08026-CD — frequently asked
Is N08026-CD stronger than N08026-AW?
Yes. N08026-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for N08026-AW — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
Annealed is the default N08026 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CD). 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 welds better, N08026-AW or N08026-CD?
N08026-CD. Its weldability rates very good (78/100) against very good (72/100) for N08026-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N08026-AW and N08026-CD 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.