Steel E71T-11 vs ER70S-6
Steel · grade comparison
Steel E71T-11 and ER70S-6 are both steel grades. Both yield at about 470 MPa — strength does not separate them. E71T-11 is harder — 180 HB against 160 HB for ER70S-6 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. ER70S-6 runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous). On the shop floor, ER70S-6 forms better (good vs fair) and ER70S-6 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than E71T-11 (standard, $$).
E71T-11Choose it when surface hardness matters.
ER70S-6Choose it when the part sees heat, or when cost is the deciding factor.
E71T-11 vs ER70S-6: 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive 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 · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 560 MPa81.2 ksi · Shear Strength 340 MPa49.3 ksi
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
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
Same in both: Polishability 45 / 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
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 71 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 26.1 MN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 13 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 11
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 | E71T-11 | ER70S-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $ 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.
E71T-11 vs ER70S-6 — frequently asked
What is the difference between E71T-11 and ER70S-6?
Steel E71T-11 and ER70S-6 are both steel grades. Both yield at about 470 MPa — strength does not separate them. E71T-11 is harder — 180 HB against 160 HB for ER70S-6 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Which is cheaper, E71T-11 or ER70S-6?
ER70S-6 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while E71T-11 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, E71T-11 or ER70S-6?
ER70S-6. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (50/100) for E71T-11; for welding the order is ER70S-6 first (excellent, 95/100) then E71T-11 (excellent, 88/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E71T-11 and ER70S-6 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.