Stainless Steel S32615-AW vs S32615-CD
Stainless Steel · S32615 temper comparison
S32615-AW and S32615-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S32615: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S32615-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for S32615-AW, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 590 MPa (85.6 ksi). In exchange, S32615-AW is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 22% for S32615-CD, and S32615-CD is harder (240 HB vs 195 HB). S32615-AW runs hotter in service (800°C vs 400°C continuous).
S32615-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S32615-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
S32615-AW vs S32615-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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 190 GPa27.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 73 GPa10.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 158 GPa22.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 150 MPa·√m137 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.6 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,350°C2,462 °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 12 W/m·K6.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.8 % IACS
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: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 72 MJ/kg30,954 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 210 L/kg25.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
S32615-AW vs S32615-CD — frequently asked
Is S32615-CD stronger than S32615-AW?
Yes. S32615-CD has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for S32615-AW — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 590 MPa (85.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
Annealed is the default S32615 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW 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, S32615-AW or S32615-CD?
S32615-CD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (28/100) for S32615-AW; for welding the order is S32615-AW first (good, 55/100) then S32615-CD (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S32615-AW and S32615-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.