Stainless Steel S32053-CD vs S32053-SA
Stainless Steel · S32053 temper comparison
S32053-CD and S32053-SA are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S32053: CD (cold drawn) versus SA (solution annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S32053-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S32053-SA, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi). In exchange, S32053-SA is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 25% for S32053-CD, and S32053-CD is harder (260 HB vs 200 HB). S32053-SA runs hotter in service (425°C vs 300°C continuous).
S32053-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
S32053-SAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S32053-CD vs S32053-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 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 155 GPa22.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,330°C2,426 °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 470 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 1.8 % 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 55 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 70 MJ/kg30,095 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 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.
S32053-CD vs S32053-SA — frequently asked
Is S32053-CD stronger than S32053-SA?
Yes. S32053-CD has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for S32053-SA — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 750 MPa (109 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or SA?
SA is the default S32053 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, S32053-CD or S32053-SA?
S32053-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for S32053-SA; for welding the order is S32053-SA first (very good, 70/100) then S32053-CD (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S32053-CD and S32053-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.