Steel SNCM240 Annealed vs SNCM240-CD
Steel · SNCM240 temper comparison
SNCM240 Annealed and SNCM240-CD are two conditions of the same steel grade, SNCM240: Annealed versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SNCM240-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) for SNCM240 Annealed, about 65% more; tensile strength follows at 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). In exchange, SNCM240 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 12% for SNCM240-CD, and SNCM240-CD is harder (240 HB vs 187 HB).
SNCM240 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
SNCM240-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
SNCM240 Annealed vs SNCM240-CD: 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 C
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) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,495°C2,723 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 43 W/m·K24.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 475 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.65 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 58 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 65% · Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 29 MJ/kg12,468 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 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.
SNCM240 Annealed vs SNCM240-CD — frequently asked
Is SNCM240-CD stronger than SNCM240 Annealed?
Yes. SNCM240-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) for SNCM240 Annealed — about 65% more. Tensile strength is 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CD?
QT is the default SNCM240 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor CD). 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 welds better, SNCM240 Annealed or SNCM240-CD?
SNCM240 Annealed. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (33/100) for SNCM240-CD.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SNCM240 Annealed and SNCM240-CD 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.