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Steel 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged

Steel · 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel temper comparison

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged are two conditions of the same steel grade, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel: ANN (annealed) versus CW+Aged (cold worked then aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN, about 81% more; tensile strength follows at 1,560 MPa (226 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi). In exchange, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 8% for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged, and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged is harder (400 HB vs 290 HB). 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN conducts heat better (25 W/m·K vs 20.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN welds better (excellent vs very good).

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+AgedChoose it when strength drives the design.

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged: properties

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

179 GPa26 Msi
186 GPa27 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,000 MPa145 ksi
1,560 MPa226 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

830 MPa120 ksi
1,500 MPa218 ksi

Elongation at Break

18%
8%

Reduction in Area

72%
50%

Shear Strength

620 MPa89.9 ksi
870 MPa126 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

430 MPa62.4 ksi
640 MPa92.8 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

155 MPa·√m141 ksi·√in
120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

130 J95.9 ft·lbf
60 J44.3 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

290 HB
400 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

30 HRC
46 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

300 HV
460 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 1,420 MPa206 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,413°C2,575 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
20.5 W/m·K11.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 452 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.1 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
4.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m17.7 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.8 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.52 V · Corrosion Resistance 25 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

45 / 100
25 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

50%
30%

Weldability

85 / 100
70 / 100

Formability (cold)

60 / 100
10 / 100

Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 110 MJ/kg47,292 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale18Ni(200) Maraging Steel

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN vs 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged — frequently asked

Is 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged stronger than 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN?

Yes. 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged has a typical yield strength of 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN — about 81% more. Tensile strength is 1,560 MPa (226 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or CW+Aged?

Aged is the default 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor CW+Aged). 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, 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN or 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged?

18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (25/100) for 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged; for welding the order is 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN first (excellent, 85/100) then 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged (very good, 70/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel-ANN and 18Ni(200) Maraging Steel CW+Aged 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.