Steel 40CrMoV4-6 +N vs 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100
Steel · 40CrMoV4-6 temper comparison
40CrMoV4-6 +N and 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 are two conditions of the same steel grade, 40CrMoV4-6: +N (normalized) versus +QT1100 (+QT high strength). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 40CrMoV4-6 +N, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). In exchange, 40CrMoV4-6 +N is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 11% for 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100, and 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 is harder (360 HB vs 265 HB). On the shop floor, 40CrMoV4-6 +N machines more easily (50 vs 35 out of 100).
40CrMoV4-6 +NChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100Choose it when strength drives the design.
40CrMoV4-6 +N vs 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100: 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.
40CrMoV4-6 +N40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 166 GPa24.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 45%
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 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.2 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °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 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 45 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 31 MJ/kg13,328 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
40CrMoV4-6 +N vs 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 — frequently asked
Is 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 stronger than 40CrMoV4-6 +N?
Yes. 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 40CrMoV4-6 +N — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +N or +QT1100?
+QT is the default 40CrMoV4-6 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +N nor +QT1100). 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, 40CrMoV4-6 +N or 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100?
40CrMoV4-6 +N, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 35/100 for 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100; for welding the order is 40CrMoV4-6 +N first (poor, 30/100) then 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 40CrMoV4-6 +N and 40CrMoV4-6 +QT1100 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.