Steel 51CrV4 Cold Drawn vs 51CrV4 Normalized
Steel · 51CrV4 temper comparison
51CrV4 Cold Drawn and 51CrV4 Normalized are two conditions of the same steel grade, 51CrV4: Cold Drawn versus Normalized. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 51CrV4 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for 51CrV4 Normalized, about 23% more. In exchange, 51CrV4 Normalized is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 8% for 51CrV4 Cold Drawn, and 51CrV4 Normalized is harder (300 HB vs 285 HB). 51CrV4 Normalized runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 51CrV4 Cold Drawn machines more easily (50 vs 40 out of 100).
51CrV4 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
51CrV4 NormalizedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
51CrV4 Cold Drawn vs 51CrV4 Normalized: 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.
51CrV4 Cold Drawn51CrV4 Normalized
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 79.5 GPa11.5 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 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.5 µm/m·K6.9 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) -0.6 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
Same in both: Formability (cold) 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 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.
51CrV4 Cold Drawn vs 51CrV4 Normalized — frequently asked
Is 51CrV4 Cold Drawn stronger than 51CrV4 Normalized?
Yes. 51CrV4 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) for 51CrV4 Normalized — about 23% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Normalized?
Annealed is the default 51CrV4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Normalized). 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, 51CrV4 Cold Drawn or 51CrV4 Normalized?
51CrV4 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 40/100 for 51CrV4 Normalized.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 51CrV4 Cold Drawn and 51CrV4 Normalized 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.