Steel 1075-CR vs 1075 Q&T
Steel · 1075 temper comparison
1075-CR and 1075 Q&T are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1075: CR (cold rolled) versus Q&T (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1075 Q&T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) against 900 MPa (131 ksi) for 1075-CR, about 44% more; tensile strength follows at 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) vs 1,050 MPa (152 ksi). 1075 Q&T is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 5% for 1075-CR, and 1075 Q&T is harder (420 HB vs 300 HB). 1075 Q&T runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1075-CR machines more easily (33 vs 20 out of 100).
1075-CRChoose it when the part is machined in volume.
1075 Q&TChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1075-CR vs 1075 Q&T: 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.
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, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,470°C2,678 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 475 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.65 V · Corrosion Resistance 8 / 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: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 40 L/kg4.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 28%
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.
1075-CR vs 1075 Q&T — frequently asked
Is 1075 Q&T stronger than 1075-CR?
Yes. 1075 Q&T has a typical yield strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) against 900 MPa (131 ksi) for 1075-CR — about 44% more. Tensile strength is 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) vs 1,050 MPa (152 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR or Q&T?
HR is the default 1075 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CR nor Q&T). 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, 1075-CR or 1075 Q&T?
1075-CR, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 33/100 against 20/100 for 1075 Q&T; for welding the order is 1075-CR first (poor, 15/100) then 1075 Q&T (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1075-CR and 1075 Q&T 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.