Steel 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed vs 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn
Steel · 18CrNiMo7-6 temper comparison
18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed and 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same steel grade, 18CrNiMo7-6: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed, about 62% more; tensile strength follows at 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi). In exchange, 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 10% for 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn, and 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn is harder (235 HB vs 200 HB). 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous).
18CrNiMo7-6 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
18CrNiMo7-6 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed vs 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn: 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.
18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn
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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
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 1,495°C2,723 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 40 W/m·K23.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 12 / 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 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 65 L/kg7.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed vs 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn stronger than 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed?
Yes. 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed — about 62% more. Tensile strength is 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?
Annealed is the default 18CrNiMo7-6 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed or 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn?
18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 60/100 against 55/100 for 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 18CrNiMo7-6 Annealed and 18CrNiMo7-6 Cold Drawn 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.