Steel O7-ANN vs O7 HT-260
Steel · O7 temper comparison
O7-ANN and O7 HT-260 are two conditions of the same steel grade, O7: ANN (annealed) versus HT-260 (hardened & tempered 260 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. O7 HT-260 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,800 MPa (261 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for O7-ANN, about 4.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, O7-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 3% for O7 HT-260, and O7 HT-260 is harder (660 HV vs 212 HV). O7 HT-260 runs hotter in service (230°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, O7-ANN machines more easily (good vs not recommended).
O7-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
O7 HT-260Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
O7-ANN vs O7 HT-260: 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
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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 0.29 · Reduction in Area 45% · Shear Strength 450 MPa65.3 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 202 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 94 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 33 W/m·K19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 65% · Weldability 15 / 100 · Formability (cold) 25 / 100 · Castability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 33 MJ/kg14,187 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 65 L/kg7.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
O7-ANN vs O7 HT-260 — frequently asked
Is O7 HT-260 stronger than O7-ANN?
Yes. O7 HT-260 has a typical yield strength of 1,800 MPa (261 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for O7-ANN — about 4.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,050 MPa (297 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or HT-260?
ANN is the default O7 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, O7-ANN or O7 HT-260?
O7-ANN. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against not recommended (10/100) for O7 HT-260.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in O7-ANN and O7 HT-260 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.