Steel DX51D-CR vs DX51D-HR
Steel · DX51D temper comparison
DX51D-CR and DX51D-HR are two conditions of the same steel grade, DX51D: CR (cold rolled) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. DX51D-CR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for DX51D-HR, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). DX51D-CR is harder — 120 HB against 110 HB for DX51D-HR — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
DX51D-CRChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
DX51D-CR vs DX51D-HR: 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
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 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,495°C2,723 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,525°C2,777 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 52 W/m·K30 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 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 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 12 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.45×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.71 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 92 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 26 MJ/kg11,178 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
DX51D-CR vs DX51D-HR — frequently asked
Is DX51D-CR stronger than DX51D-HR?
Yes. DX51D-CR has a typical yield strength of 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for DX51D-HR — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR or HR?
HR is the default DX51D 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, DX51D-CR or DX51D-HR?
DX51D-HR, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 60/100 for DX51D-CR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in DX51D-CR and DX51D-HR 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.