Stainless Steel S31060 Annealed vs S31060 Cold Worked
Stainless Steel · S31060 temper comparison
S31060 Annealed and S31060 Cold Worked are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S31060: Annealed versus Cold Worked. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S31060 Cold Worked is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for S31060 Annealed, about 88% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, S31060 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 20% for S31060 Cold Worked, and S31060 Cold Worked is harder (240 HB vs 170 HB). S31060 Annealed runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 400°C continuous).
S31060 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S31060 Cold WorkedChoose it when strength drives the design.
S31060 Annealed vs S31060 Cold Worked: 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.
S31060 AnnealedS31060 Cold Worked
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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.98 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °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 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15 µm/m·K8.3 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 1.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 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 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
S31060 Annealed vs S31060 Cold Worked — frequently asked
Is S31060 Cold Worked stronger than S31060 Annealed?
Yes. S31060 Cold Worked has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for S31060 Annealed — about 88% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Worked?
Annealed is the default S31060 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, S31060 Annealed or S31060 Cold Worked?
S31060 Annealed, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 22/100 for S31060 Cold Worked; for welding the order is S31060 Annealed first (very good, 72/100) then S31060 Cold Worked (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S31060 Annealed and S31060 Cold Worked 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.