Steel 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn vs 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled
Steel · 20CrMnTi temper comparison
20CrMnTi Cold Drawn and 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled are two conditions of the same steel grade, 20CrMnTi: Cold Drawn versus Hot Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled, about 30% more. In exchange, 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 10% for 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn. 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn machines more easily (good vs fair).
20CrMnTi Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
20CrMnTi Hot RolledChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
20CrMnTi Cold Drawn vs 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled: 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.
20CrMnTi Cold Drawn20CrMnTi Hot Rolled
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 207 GPa30 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 780 MPa113 ksi · Shear Strength 470 MPa68.2 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,440°C2,624 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,500°C2,732 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 43 W/m·K24.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.7 µm/m·K6.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.61 V · 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: Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 29 MJ/kg12,468 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 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.
20CrMnTi Cold Drawn vs 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled — frequently asked
Is 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn stronger than 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled?
Yes. 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 780 MPa (113 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Hot Rolled?
Annealed is the default 20CrMnTi condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Hot Rolled). 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, 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn or 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled?
20CrMnTi Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against fair (48/100) for 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 20CrMnTi Cold Drawn and 20CrMnTi Hot Rolled 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.