Steel 1.2714 vs P20
Steel · grade comparison
Steel 1.2714 and P20 are both steel grades, both mold steel. 1.2714 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) for P20, about 93% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). In exchange, P20 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 13% for 1.2714, and 1.2714 is harder (295 HB vs 200 HB). 1.2714 runs hotter in service (500°C vs 450°C continuous). On the shop floor, P20 machines more easily (good vs fair), P20 welds better (fair vs poor), and 1.2714 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than P20 (specialty, $$$$$).
1.2714Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
P20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
1.2714 vs P20: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all 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 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Compressive Strength 900 MPa131 ksi · Shear Strength 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 460 MPa66.7 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell C 31 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.2714 | P20 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | Prehard | Annealed |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$$$ Specialty |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 1.6 µm |
Both are offered for CNC machining. Both take the same 38 finishes: AlCrN, AlTiN, Black Oxide, CVD Al2O3, CVD TiCN, CVD TiN, Cerakote, Chrome Plating, Copper Plating, CrN, DLC, E-Coating and 26 more.
1.2714 vs P20 — frequently asked
Is 1.2714 stronger than P20?
Yes. 1.2714 has a typical yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) for P20 — about 93% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.2714 or P20?
1.2714 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while P20 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 1.2714 or P20?
P20. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against fair (50/100) for 1.2714; for welding the order is P20 first (fair, 50/100) then 1.2714 (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.2714 and P20 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.