Steel A220 M5003 vs A47 M3210
Steel · grade comparison
Steel A220 M5003 and A47 M3210 are both steel grades. A220 M5003 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for A47 M3210, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi). In exchange, A47 M3210 is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 4% for A220 M5003, and A220 M5003 is harder (197 HB vs 130 HB). A220 M5003 conducts electricity better (5.7 % IACS vs 5 % IACS). On the shop floor, A47 M3210 machines more easily (very good vs good).
A220 M5003Choose it when strength drives the design.
A47 M3210Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
A220 M5003 vs A47 M3210: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.26
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 7.3 g/cm³0.26 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,230°C2,246 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 220 J/g94.6 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 16 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 50 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | A220 M5003 | A47 M3210 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
A220 M5003 vs A47 M3210 — frequently asked
Is A220 M5003 stronger than A47 M3210?
Yes. A220 M5003 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for A47 M3210 — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi).
Which is cheaper, A220 M5003 or A47 M3210?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, A220 M5003 or A47 M3210?
A47 M3210. Its machinability rates very good (80/100) against good (65/100) for A220 M5003.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A220 M5003 and A47 M3210 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.