Steel 20MnCrMo4-2 +A vs 20MnCrMo4-2 +S
Steel · 20MnCrMo4-2 temper comparison
20MnCrMo4-2 +A and 20MnCrMo4-2 +S are two conditions of the same steel grade, 20MnCrMo4-2: +A (annealed) versus +S (treated for high shearability). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 20MnCrMo4-2 +A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for 20MnCrMo4-2 +S, about 8% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 580 MPa (84.1 ksi). 20MnCrMo4-2 +A is harder — 195 HB against 175 HB for 20MnCrMo4-2 +S — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. On the shop floor, 20MnCrMo4-2 +S forms better (good vs fair).
20MnCrMo4-2 +AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
20MnCrMo4-2 +A vs 20MnCrMo4-2 +S: 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
Compressive Strength
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 80 GPa11.6 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) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,500°C2,732 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 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: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 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: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 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 25%
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.
20MnCrMo4-2 +A vs 20MnCrMo4-2 +S — frequently asked
Is 20MnCrMo4-2 +A stronger than 20MnCrMo4-2 +S?
Yes. 20MnCrMo4-2 +A has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for 20MnCrMo4-2 +S — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 580 MPa (84.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +A or +S?
+A is the default 20MnCrMo4-2 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.
When should I choose 20MnCrMo4-2 +A over 20MnCrMo4-2 +S?
Pick 20MnCrMo4-2 +A when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 20MnCrMo4-2 +A and 20MnCrMo4-2 +S 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.