Steel SGCC-C vs SGCC-CR
Steel · SGCC temper comparison
SGCC-C and SGCC-CR are two conditions of the same steel grade, SGCC: C (chemically passivated (chromate or Cr-free) plus anti-finger/oil) versus CR (cold rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SGCC-C is the stronger of the two: yield strength 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for SGCC-CR, about 14% more. In exchange, SGCC-CR is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 34% for SGCC-C, and SGCC-C is harder (95 HB vs 88 HB). SGCC-CR runs hotter in service (350°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, SGCC-CR welds better (excellent vs good).
SGCC-CChoose it when strength drives the design.
SGCC-CRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
SGCC-C vs SGCC-CR: 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear 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 · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,500°C2,732 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,530°C2,786 °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 475 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · 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
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -1.03 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 30 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
SGCC-C vs SGCC-CR — frequently asked
Is SGCC-C stronger than SGCC-CR?
Yes. SGCC-C has a typical yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for SGCC-CR — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, C or CR?
HR is the default SGCC condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither C nor CR). 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, SGCC-C or SGCC-CR?
SGCC-C. Its machinability rates very good (70/100) against good (65/100) for SGCC-CR; for welding the order is SGCC-CR first (excellent, 90/100) then SGCC-C (good, 66/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SGCC-C and SGCC-CR 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.