Stainless Steel S33425-AW vs S33425-CD
Stainless Steel · S33425 temper comparison
S33425-AW and S33425-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S33425: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S33425-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for S33425-AW, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, S33425-AW is the more ductile: elongation 32% versus 25% for S33425-CD, and S33425-CD is harder (210 HB vs 170 HB).
S33425-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S33425-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
S33425-AW vs S33425-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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 196 GPa28.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 155 GPa22.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,425°C2,597 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 12.6 W/m·K7.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.4 µm/m·K8 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 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.02×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.2 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: Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 90 MJ/kg38,693 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.8 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.
S33425-AW vs S33425-CD — frequently asked
Is S33425-CD stronger than S33425-AW?
Yes. S33425-CD has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for S33425-AW — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CD?
Annealed is the default S33425 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, S33425-AW or S33425-CD?
S33425-CD, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 33/100 against 27/100 for S33425-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S33425-AW and S33425-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.