Steel CRGO Cold Rolled vs CRGO-HiB
Steel · CRGO temper comparison
CRGO Cold Rolled and CRGO-HiB are two conditions of the same steel grade, CRGO: Cold Rolled versus HiB (high-permeability grain oriented). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. CRGO Cold Rolled is the stronger of the two: yield strength 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for CRGO-HiB, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, CRGO-HiB is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 3% for CRGO Cold Rolled, and CRGO Cold Rolled is harder (255 HB vs 170 HB). CRGO-HiB runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous).
CRGO Cold RolledChoose it when strength drives the design.
CRGO-HiBChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
CRGO Cold Rolled vs CRGO-HiB: 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.
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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 130 GPa18.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 72 GPa10.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.65 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,480°C2,696 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,520°C2,768 °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 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 247 J/g106 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 4.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m19.3 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 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 40 MJ/kg17,197 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
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.
CRGO Cold Rolled vs CRGO-HiB — frequently asked
Is CRGO Cold Rolled stronger than CRGO-HiB?
Yes. CRGO Cold Rolled has a typical yield strength of 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for CRGO-HiB — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Rolled or HiB?
Annealed is the default CRGO condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Rolled nor HiB). 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 is easier to machine, CRGO Cold Rolled or CRGO-HiB?
CRGO-HiB, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 42/100 against 35/100 for CRGO Cold Rolled.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CRGO Cold Rolled and CRGO-HiB 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.