Steel 61SiCrV6 +AR vs 61SiCrV6 +C
Steel · 61SiCrV6 temper comparison
61SiCrV6 +AR and 61SiCrV6 +C are two conditions of the same steel grade, 61SiCrV6: +AR (hot rolled) versus +C (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 61SiCrV6 +C is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 700 MPa (102 ksi) for 61SiCrV6 +AR, about 14% more. In exchange, 61SiCrV6 +AR is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 8% for 61SiCrV6 +C, and 61SiCrV6 +AR is harder (320 HB vs 285 HB). 61SiCrV6 +AR runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 61SiCrV6 +C machines more easily (fair vs poor).
61SiCrV6 +ARChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
61SiCrV6 +CChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
61SiCrV6 +AR vs 61SiCrV6 +C: 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 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 7.75 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 34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 5.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.97×10⁻⁷ Ω·m11.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 11 / 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 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 27 MJ/kg11,608 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 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.
61SiCrV6 +AR vs 61SiCrV6 +C — frequently asked
Is 61SiCrV6 +C stronger than 61SiCrV6 +AR?
Yes. 61SiCrV6 +C has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 700 MPa (102 ksi) for 61SiCrV6 +AR — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 1,100 MPa (160 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +AR or +C?
+QT48 is the default 61SiCrV6 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +AR nor +C). 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, 61SiCrV6 +AR or 61SiCrV6 +C?
61SiCrV6 +C. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (25/100) for 61SiCrV6 +AR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 61SiCrV6 +AR and 61SiCrV6 +C 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.