Steel 9310-CD vs 9310-HR
Steel · 9310 temper comparison
9310-CD and 9310-HR are two conditions of the same steel grade, 9310: CD (cold drawn) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 9310-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 810 MPa (117 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 9310-HR, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, 9310-HR is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 11% for 9310-CD, and 9310-CD is harder (290 HB vs 270 HB). On the shop floor, 9310-CD machines more easily (50 vs 40 out of 100).
9310-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
9310-HRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
9310-CD vs 9310-HR: 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
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
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 · Compressive Strength 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Shear Strength 590 MPa85.6 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 430 MPa62.4 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 95 MPa·√m86.5 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell B 98 HRB · Hardness, Vickers 284 HV
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 1,490°C2,714 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 475 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.6 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -90°C-130 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 6.6 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 14 / 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 38 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 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.
9310-CD vs 9310-HR — frequently asked
Is 9310-CD stronger than 9310-HR?
Yes. 9310-CD has a typical yield strength of 810 MPa (117 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 9310-HR — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or HR?
HR is the default 9310 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, 9310-CD or 9310-HR?
9310-CD, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 40/100 for 9310-HR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 9310-CD and 9310-HR 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.