Steel ASP 2030 vs Vanadis 4 Extra
Steel · grade comparison
Steel ASP 2030 and Vanadis 4 Extra are both steel grades. Vanadis 4 Extra is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for ASP 2030, about 3.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, ASP 2030 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 1% for Vanadis 4 Extra, and ASP 2030 is harder (65 HRC vs 60 HRC). Vanadis 4 Extra is lighter (7.7 g/cm³ vs 8 g/cm³ for ASP 2030) and ASP 2030 is stiffer (225 GPa vs 210 GPa). On the shop floor, ASP 2030 machines more easily (28 vs 18 out of 100).
ASP 2030Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Vanadis 4 ExtraChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
ASP 2030 vs Vanadis 4 Extra: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 1,420°C2,588 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24 W/m·K13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·K6 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Electrical Conductivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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 | ASP 2030 | Vanadis 4 Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
ASP 2030 vs Vanadis 4 Extra — frequently asked
Is Vanadis 4 Extra stronger than ASP 2030?
Yes. Vanadis 4 Extra has a typical yield strength of 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for ASP 2030 — about 3.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which is cheaper, ASP 2030 or Vanadis 4 Extra?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, ASP 2030 or Vanadis 4 Extra?
ASP 2030, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 18/100 for Vanadis 4 Extra.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ASP 2030 and Vanadis 4 Extra 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.