Stainless Steel S41003 Cold Drawn vs S41003 Hot Rolled
Stainless Steel · S41003 temper comparison
S41003 Cold Drawn and S41003 Hot Rolled are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S41003: Cold Drawn versus Hot Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S41003 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for S41003 Hot Rolled, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, S41003 Hot Rolled is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 15% for S41003 Cold Drawn, and S41003 Cold Drawn is harder (210 HB vs 185 HB).
S41003 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
S41003 Hot RolledChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
S41003 Cold Drawn vs S41003 Hot Rolled: 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.
S41003 Cold DrawnS41003 Hot Rolled
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, 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 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 600°C1,112 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V · Corrosion Resistance 44 / 100
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 50 / 100 · Polishability 50 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 40 MJ/kg17,197 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 90 L/kg10.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
S41003 Cold Drawn vs S41003 Hot Rolled — frequently asked
Is S41003 Cold Drawn stronger than S41003 Hot Rolled?
Yes. S41003 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) for S41003 Hot Rolled — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Hot Rolled?
Annealed is the default S41003 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Hot Rolled). 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, S41003 Cold Drawn or S41003 Hot Rolled?
S41003 Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (52/100) for S41003 Hot Rolled; for welding the order is S41003 Hot Rolled first (very good, 75/100) then S41003 Cold Drawn (very good, 70/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S41003 Cold Drawn and S41003 Hot Rolled 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.