Stainless Steel S44800 As Welded vs S44800 Cold Worked
Stainless Steel · S44800 temper comparison
S44800 As Welded and S44800 Cold Worked are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, S44800: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus Cold Worked. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. S44800 Cold Worked is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for S44800 As Welded, about 49% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi). In exchange, S44800 As Welded is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 6% for S44800 Cold Worked, and S44800 Cold Worked is harder (270 HB vs 215 HB). S44800 As Welded runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
S44800 As WeldedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
S44800 Cold WorkedChoose it when strength drives the design.
S44800 As Welded vs S44800 Cold Worked: 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.
S44800 As WeldedS44800 Cold Worked
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 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.67 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16 W/m·K9.2 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 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 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 70 MJ/kg30,095 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
S44800 As Welded vs S44800 Cold Worked — frequently asked
Is S44800 Cold Worked stronger than S44800 As Welded?
Yes. S44800 Cold Worked has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for S44800 As Welded — about 49% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or Cold Worked?
Annealed is the default S44800 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded nor Cold Worked). 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 welds better, S44800 As Welded or S44800 Cold Worked?
S44800 As Welded. Its weldability rates fair (50/100) against fair (45/100) for S44800 Cold Worked.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in S44800 As Welded and S44800 Cold Worked 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.