Steel AerMet 310 vs AF1410
Steel · grade comparison
Steel AerMet 310 and AF1410 are both steel grades. AerMet 310 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,960 MPa (284 ksi) against 1,520 MPa (220 ksi) for AF1410, about 29% more; tensile strength follows at 2,140 MPa (310 ksi) vs 1,660 MPa (241 ksi). In exchange, AF1410 is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 10% for AerMet 310, and AerMet 310 is harder (57 HRC vs 48 HRC). AF1410 conducts heat better (24 W/m·K vs 20 W/m·K). On the shop floor, AF1410 welds better (good vs fair).
AerMet 310Choose it when strength drives the design.
AF1410Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
AerMet 310 vs AF1410: 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 6.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m25.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
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 | AerMet 310 | AF1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
AerMet 310 vs AF1410 — frequently asked
Is AerMet 310 stronger than AF1410?
Yes. AerMet 310 has a typical yield strength of 1,960 MPa (284 ksi) against 1,520 MPa (220 ksi) for AF1410 — about 29% more. Tensile strength is 2,140 MPa (310 ksi) vs 1,660 MPa (241 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AerMet 310 or AF1410?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, AerMet 310 or AF1410?
AF1410, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 22/100 against 15/100 for AerMet 310; for welding the order is AF1410 first (good, 60/100) then AerMet 310 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AerMet 310 and AF1410 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.