Stainless Steel S32202 As Welded vs S32202-CD
Stainless Steel · S32202 temper comparison
S32202 As Welded and S32202-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S32202: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S32202-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for S32202 As Welded, about 31% more; tensile strength follows at 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi). In exchange, S32202 As Welded is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 20% for S32202-CD, and S32202-CD is harder (290 HB vs 260 HB). S32202 As Welded runs hotter in service (280°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, S32202-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor).
S32202 As WeldedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S32202-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
S32202 As Welded vs S32202-CD: 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)
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 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 90 J66.4 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 265 J/g114 BTU/lb · 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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%
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.
S32202 As Welded vs S32202-CD — frequently asked
Is S32202-CD stronger than S32202 As Welded?
Yes. S32202-CD has a typical yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for S32202 As Welded — about 31% more. Tensile strength is 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 740 MPa (107 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or CD?
Annealed is the default S32202 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded nor CD). 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, S32202 As Welded or S32202-CD?
S32202-CD. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for S32202 As Welded; for welding the order is S32202 As Welded first (very good, 70/100) then S32202-CD (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S32202 As Welded and S32202-CD 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.