Stainless Steel S31200-CD vs S31200 FORGED-SA
Stainless Steel · S31200 temper comparison
S31200-CD and S31200 FORGED-SA are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S31200: CD (cold drawn) versus FORGED-SA (forged, Solution Annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S31200-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 510 MPa (74 ksi) for S31200 FORGED-SA, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 880 MPa (128 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi). In exchange, S31200 FORGED-SA is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 20% for S31200-CD, and S31200-CD is harder (280 HB vs 235 HB).
S31200-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
S31200 FORGED-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S31200-CD vs S31200 FORGED-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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,385°C2,525 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,445°C2,633 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15.5 W/m·K9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 33 / 100 · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
S31200-CD vs S31200 FORGED-SA — frequently asked
Is S31200-CD stronger than S31200 FORGED-SA?
Yes. S31200-CD has a typical yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 510 MPa (74 ksi) for S31200 FORGED-SA — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 880 MPa (128 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or FORGED-SA?
SA is the default S31200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor FORGED-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, S31200-CD or S31200 FORGED-SA?
S31200 FORGED-SA. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against good (65/100) for S31200-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S31200-CD and S31200 FORGED-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.