Steel Ductibor 500 vs MS1700
Steel · grade comparison
Steel Ductibor 500 and MS1700 are both steel grades. MS1700 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Ductibor 500, about 3.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,780 MPa (258 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, Ductibor 500 is the more ductile: elongation 17% versus 4% for MS1700, and MS1700 is harder (520 HV vs 195 HV). 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 MS1700 (standard, $$).
Ductibor 500Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
MS1700Choose it when strength drives the design.
Ductibor 500 vs MS1700: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell C
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 | Ductibor 500 | MS1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | CR |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $$ Standard |
| 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.
Ductibor 500 vs MS1700 — frequently asked
Is MS1700 stronger than Ductibor 500?
Yes. MS1700 has a typical yield strength of 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Ductibor 500 — about 3.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,780 MPa (258 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ductibor 500 or MS1700?
Ductibor 500 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while MS1700 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, Ductibor 500 or MS1700?
Ductibor 500. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (20/100) for MS1700; for welding the order is Ductibor 500 first (very good, 80/100) then MS1700 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ductibor 500 and MS1700 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.