Steel D4-ANN vs D4-HT62
Steel · D4 temper comparison
D4-ANN and D4-HT62 are two conditions of the same steel grade, D4: ANN (annealed) versus HT62 (hardened & tempered 60–62 HRC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. D4-HT62 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) against 780 MPa (113 ksi) for D4-ANN, about 156% more. In exchange, D4-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 0.5% for D4-HT62, and D4-HT62 is harder (745 HV vs 247 HV). D4-ANN runs hotter in service (250°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, D4-ANN machines more easily (poor vs not recommended).
D4-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
D4-HT62Choose it when strength drives the design.
D4-ANN vs D4-HT62: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 450 MPa65.3 ksi · Reduction in Area 20% · Shear Strength 470 MPa68.2 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 235 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,240°C2,264 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,400°C2,552 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 20 W/m·K11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11 µm/m·K6.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.7 % IACS · 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) -0.45 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 8 / 100 · Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 36 MJ/kg15,477 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 75 L/kg9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
D4-ANN vs D4-HT62 — frequently asked
Is D4-HT62 stronger than D4-ANN?
Yes. D4-HT62 has a typical tensile strength of 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) against 780 MPa (113 ksi) for D4-ANN — about 156% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HT62?
ANN is the default D4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, D4-ANN or D4-HT62?
D4-ANN. Its machinability rates poor (28/100) against not recommended (5/100) for D4-HT62; for welding the order is D4-ANN first (not recommended, 12/100) then D4-HT62 (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in D4-ANN and D4-HT62 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.