Steel 1095 Cold Drawn vs 1095 Hardened & Tempered
Steel · 1095 temper comparison
1095 Cold Drawn and 1095 Hardened & Tempered are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1095: Cold Drawn versus Hardened & Tempered (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1095 Hardened & Tempered is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for 1095 Cold Drawn, about 97% more; tensile strength follows at 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, 1095 Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 2% for 1095 Hardened & Tempered, and 1095 Cold Drawn is harder (269 HB vs 192 HB). 1095 Cold Drawn runs hotter in service (300°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1095 Cold Drawn machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
1095 Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1095 Hardened & TemperedChoose it when strength drives the design.
1095 Cold Drawn vs 1095 Hardened & Tempered: 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.
1095 Cold Drawn1095 Hardened & Tempered
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, 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 92 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 46.7 W/m·K27 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.4 µm/m·K6.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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) -0.61 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: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 26 MJ/kg11,178 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
1095 Cold Drawn vs 1095 Hardened & Tempered — frequently asked
Is 1095 Hardened & Tempered stronger than 1095 Cold Drawn?
Yes. 1095 Hardened & Tempered has a typical yield strength of 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 760 MPa (110 ksi) for 1095 Cold Drawn — about 97% more. Tensile strength is 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Hardened & Tempered?
Annealed is the default 1095 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Hardened & Tempered). 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, 1095 Cold Drawn or 1095 Hardened & Tempered?
1095 Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against not recommended (10/100) for 1095 Hardened & Tempered.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1095 Cold Drawn and 1095 Hardened & Tempered 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.