Stainless Steel N08026-CD vs N08026 FORGED-ANN
Stainless Steel · N08026 temper comparison
N08026-CD and N08026 FORGED-ANN are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, N08026: CD (cold drawn) versus FORGED-ANN (forged + Solution Annealed). 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 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for N08026 FORGED-ANN, about 80% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi). In exchange, N08026 FORGED-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 25% for N08026-CD, and N08026-CD is harder (230 HB vs 170 HB).
N08026-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N08026 FORGED-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
N08026-CD vs N08026 FORGED-ANN: 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 B
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 · Hardness, Vickers 180 HV
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.
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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F · 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 V · Corrosion Resistance 80 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 28 / 100 · Weldability 78 / 100 · 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-CD vs N08026 FORGED-ANN — frequently asked
Is N08026-CD stronger than N08026 FORGED-ANN?
Yes. N08026-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) for N08026 FORGED-ANN — about 80% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FORGED-ANN?
Annealed is the default N08026 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor FORGED-ANN). 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.
When should I choose N08026-CD over N08026 FORGED-ANN?
Pick N08026-CD when strength drives the design. Pick N08026 FORGED-ANN when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N08026-CD and N08026 FORGED-ANN 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.