Steel 60# Annealed vs 60#-CD
Steel · 60# temper comparison
60# Annealed and 60#-CD are two conditions of the same steel grade, 60#: Annealed versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 60#-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for 60# Annealed, about 74% more; tensile strength follows at 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi). In exchange, 60# Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 9% for 60#-CD, and 60#-CD is harder (250 HB vs 190 HB).
60# AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
60#-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
60# Annealed vs 60#-CD: 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
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 · Shear Strength 460 MPa66.7 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 28 J20.7 ft·lbf · Hardness, Rockwell B 91 HRB
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 1,470°C2,678 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 48 W/m·K27.7 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 10 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.69 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 20 / 100 · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 26 MJ/kg11,178 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.1 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 40 L/kg4.8 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.
60# Annealed vs 60#-CD — frequently asked
Is 60#-CD stronger than 60# Annealed?
Yes. 60#-CD has a typical yield strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for 60# Annealed — about 74% more. Tensile strength is 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CD?
Annealed is the default 60# 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 60# Annealed over 60#-CD?
Pick 60# Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 60#-CD when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 60# Annealed and 60#-CD 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.