Steel E80C-B6 vs ER70S-2
Steel · grade comparison
Steel E80C-B6 and ER70S-2 are both steel grades. E80C-B6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for ER70S-2, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, ER70S-2 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 22% for E80C-B6, and E80C-B6 is harder (195 HB vs 155 HB). E80C-B6 runs hotter in service (600°C vs 400°C continuous) and ER70S-2 conducts heat better (48 W/m·K vs 27 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ER70S-2 machines more easily (good vs fair), ER70S-2 welds better (excellent vs fair), and ER70S-2 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than E80C-B6 (high, $$$$).
E80C-B6Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
ER70S-2Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
E80C-B6 vs ER70S-2: 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
Shear Modulus
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)
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Electrical Conductivity
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Formability (cold)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | E80C-B6 | ER70S-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$ Standard |
| 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.
E80C-B6 vs ER70S-2 — frequently asked
Is E80C-B6 stronger than ER70S-2?
Yes. E80C-B6 has a typical yield strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for ER70S-2 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which is cheaper, E80C-B6 or ER70S-2?
ER70S-2 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while E80C-B6 is high ($$$$). 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, E80C-B6 or ER70S-2?
ER70S-2. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against fair (40/100) for E80C-B6; for welding the order is ER70S-2 first (excellent, 98/100) then E80C-B6 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E80C-B6 and ER70S-2 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.