Steel CP1000 vs Ductibor 500
Steel · grade comparison
Steel CP1000 and Ductibor 500 are both steel grades. CP1000 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Ductibor 500, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, Ductibor 500 is the more ductile: elongation 17% versus 8% for CP1000, and CP1000 is harder (315 HB vs 185 HB). Ductibor 500 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous) and Ductibor 500 conducts heat better (45 W/m·K vs 32 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Ductibor 500 machines more easily (good vs poor), Ductibor 500 welds better (very good vs good), and Ductibor 500 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than CP1000 (standard, $$).
CP1000Choose it when strength drives the design.
Ductibor 500Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
CP1000 vs Ductibor 500: 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.
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
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 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.5 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
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 Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 26.8 MN·m/kg
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 | CP1000 | Ductibor 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | CR | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Black Oxide | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Hot-Dip Galvanizing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| PTFE Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
| Zinc Plating | Yes | — |
| Zinc-Flake (Dip-Spin) Coating | Yes | — |
| Zinc-Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
They share 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
CP1000 vs Ductibor 500 — frequently asked
Is CP1000 stronger than Ductibor 500?
Yes. CP1000 has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Ductibor 500 — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CP1000 or Ductibor 500?
Ductibor 500 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while CP1000 is standard ($$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, CP1000 or Ductibor 500?
Ductibor 500. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (28/100) for CP1000; for welding the order is Ductibor 500 first (very good, 80/100) then CP1000 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CP1000 and Ductibor 500 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.