Steel 718 Annealed vs 718 Prehard
Steel · 718 temper comparison
718 Annealed and 718 Prehard are two conditions of the same steel grade, 718: Annealed versus Prehard (pre-hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 718 Prehard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 718 Annealed, about 96% more; tensile strength follows at 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). In exchange, 718 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 14% for 718 Prehard, and 718 Prehard is harder (310 HB vs 215 HB). On the shop floor, 718 Annealed machines more easily (68 vs 55 out of 100) and 718 Annealed welds better (good vs fair).
718 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
718 PrehardChoose it when strength drives the design.
718 Annealed vs 718 Prehard: 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
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Reduction in Area 45% · Compressive Strength 900 MPa131 ksi · Shear Strength 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 450 MPa65.3 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell C 32 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 325 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 32 W/m·K18.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.6 µm/m·K7 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 Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 15 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Polishability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 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.
718 Annealed vs 718 Prehard — frequently asked
Is 718 Prehard stronger than 718 Annealed?
Yes. 718 Prehard has a typical yield strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for 718 Annealed — about 96% more. Tensile strength is 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Prehard?
Prehard is the default 718 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.
Which is easier to machine, 718 Annealed or 718 Prehard?
718 Annealed, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 68/100 against 55/100 for 718 Prehard; for welding the order is 718 Annealed first (good, 55/100) then 718 Prehard (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 718 Annealed and 718 Prehard 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.