Steel E70C-B2L vs ER70S-3
Steel · grade comparison
Steel E70C-B2L and ER70S-3 are both steel grades. Both yield at about 455 MPa — strength does not separate them. ER70S-3 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 25% for E70C-B2L, and E70C-B2L is harder (170 HB vs 160 HB). E70C-B2L runs hotter in service (540°C vs 400°C continuous) and ER70S-3 conducts heat better (48 W/m·K vs 41 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ER70S-3 welds better (excellent vs very good) and ER70S-3 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than E70C-B2L (premium, $$$).
E70C-B2LChoose it when the part sees heat.
ER70S-3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
E70C-B2L vs ER70S-3: 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
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 550 MPa79.8 ksi · Reduction in Area 65% · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 230 MPa33.4 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 90 J66.4 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,470°C2,678 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 60% · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 70 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 26.1 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 | E70C-B2L | ER70S-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.
E70C-B2L vs ER70S-3 — frequently asked
What is the difference between E70C-B2L and ER70S-3?
Steel E70C-B2L and ER70S-3 are both steel grades. Both yield at about 455 MPa — strength does not separate them. ER70S-3 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 25% for E70C-B2L, and E70C-B2L is harder (170 HB vs 160 HB).
Which is cheaper, E70C-B2L or ER70S-3?
ER70S-3 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while E70C-B2L is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, E70C-B2L or ER70S-3?
ER70S-3. Its weldability rates excellent (95/100) against very good (80/100) for E70C-B2L.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E70C-B2L and ER70S-3 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.