Steel CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered vs CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC
Steel · CPM 3V temper comparison
CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered and CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, CPM 3V: Hardened & Tempered (quenched and tempered) versus HT 54-56 HRC (high-toughness temper). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) against 1,550 MPa (225 ksi) for CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) vs 1,800 MPa (261 ksi). In exchange, CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC is the more ductile: elongation 4% versus 2% for CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered, and CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC is harder (560 HB vs 255 HB). On the shop floor, CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered welds better (poor vs not recommended).
CPM 3V Hardened & TemperedChoose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRCChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered vs CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC: 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.
CPM 3V Hardened & TemperedCPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 103 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.46 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·K6 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 22 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.5 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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.
CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered vs CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC — frequently asked
Is CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered stronger than CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC?
Yes. CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered has a typical yield strength of 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) against 1,550 MPa (225 ksi) for CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) vs 1,800 MPa (261 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Hardened & Tempered or HT 54-56 HRC?
Annealed is the default CPM 3V condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Hardened & Tempered nor HT 54-56 HRC). 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 welds better, CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered or CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC?
CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against not recommended (10/100) for CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CPM 3V Hardened & Tempered and CPM 3V HT 54-56 HRC 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.