Steel M1-ANN vs M1 HT61-63
Steel · M1 temper comparison
M1-ANN and M1 HT61-63 are two conditions of the same steel grade, M1: ANN (annealed) versus HT61-63 (hardened & triple tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. M1 HT61-63 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2,300 MPa (334 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for M1-ANN, about 177% more. In exchange, M1-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 0.8% for M1 HT61-63, and M1 HT61-63 is harder (62 HRC vs 22 HRC). M1 HT61-63 runs hotter in service (550°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, M1-ANN machines more easily (fair vs not recommended) and M1-ANN welds better (poor vs not recommended).
M1-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
M1 HT61-63Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
M1-ANN vs M1 HT61-63: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 83 GPa12 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 550 MPa79.8 ksi · Reduction in Area 32% · Hardness, Brinell 235 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.89 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,290°C2,354 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,430°C2,606 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.5 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 95 L/kg11.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
M1-ANN vs M1 HT61-63 — frequently asked
Is M1 HT61-63 stronger than M1-ANN?
Yes. M1 HT61-63 has a typical tensile strength of 2,300 MPa (334 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for M1-ANN — about 177% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HT61-63?
ANN is the default M1 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, M1-ANN or M1 HT61-63?
M1-ANN. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against not recommended (4/100) for M1 HT61-63; for welding the order is M1-ANN first (poor, 25/100) then M1 HT61-63 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in M1-ANN and M1 HT61-63 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.