Stainless Steel N08031-CD vs N08031 FRG-SA
Stainless Steel · N08031 temper comparison
N08031-CD and N08031 FRG-SA are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, N08031: CD (cold drawn) versus FRG-SA (forged + SA). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. N08031-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for N08031 FRG-SA, about 62% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, N08031 FRG-SA is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 30% for N08031-CD, and N08031-CD is harder (230 HB vs 180 HB). N08031 FRG-SA runs hotter in service (450°C vs 400°C continuous).
N08031-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
N08031 FRG-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
N08031-CD vs N08031 FRG-SA: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 162 GPa23.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.02 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,320°C2,408 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,360°C2,480 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11 W/m·K6.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.5 µm/m·K8.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 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 40 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
N08031-CD vs N08031 FRG-SA — frequently asked
Is N08031-CD stronger than N08031 FRG-SA?
Yes. N08031-CD has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for N08031 FRG-SA — about 62% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FRG-SA?
SA is the default N08031 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor FRG-SA). 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, N08031-CD or N08031 FRG-SA?
N08031 FRG-SA. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against good (65/100) for N08031-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N08031-CD and N08031 FRG-SA 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.