Steel 50W470 vs Ingot Iron
Steel · grade comparison
Steel 50W470 and Ingot Iron are both steel grades. 50W470 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for Ingot Iron, about 107% more; tensile strength follows at 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) vs 275 MPa (39.9 ksi). In exchange, Ingot Iron is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 30% for 50W470, and 50W470 is harder (152 HB vs 70 HB). Ingot Iron is stiffer (205 GPa vs 190 GPa) and Ingot Iron runs hotter in service (450°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ingot Iron welds better (excellent vs good).
50W470Choose it when strength drives the design.
Ingot IronChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
50W470 vs Ingot Iron: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 50%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 50W470 | Ingot Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Final Annealed | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Black Oxide | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Hot-Dip Galvanizing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| PTFE Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
| Zinc Plating | Yes | — |
| Zinc-Flake (Dip-Spin) Coating | Yes | — |
| Zinc-Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
They share 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
50W470 vs Ingot Iron — frequently asked
Is 50W470 stronger than Ingot Iron?
Yes. 50W470 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for Ingot Iron — about 107% more. Tensile strength is 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) vs 275 MPa (39.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 50W470 or Ingot Iron?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, 50W470 or Ingot Iron?
Ingot Iron. Its weldability rates excellent (95/100) against good (55/100) for 50W470.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 50W470 and Ingot Iron 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.