Steel SUJ2 Cold Drawn vs SUJ2 Q&T
Steel · SUJ2 temper comparison
SUJ2 Cold Drawn and SUJ2 Q&T are two conditions of the same steel grade, SUJ2: Cold Drawn versus Q&T (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SUJ2 Q&T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for SUJ2 Cold Drawn, about 3.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,280 MPa (331 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi). In exchange, SUJ2 Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 1.5% for SUJ2 Q&T, and SUJ2 Cold Drawn is harder (235 HB vs 192 HB). SUJ2 Cold Drawn runs hotter in service (250°C vs 120°C continuous) and SUJ2 Cold Drawn conducts heat better (46 W/m·K vs 36 W/m·K). On the shop floor, SUJ2 Cold Drawn machines more easily (fair vs not recommended) and SUJ2 Cold Drawn welds better (poor vs not recommended).
SUJ2 Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
SUJ2 Q&TChoose it when strength drives the design.
SUJ2 Cold Drawn vs SUJ2 Q&T: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 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 7.81 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,460°C2,660 °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 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.9 µm/m·K6.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m9.84 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.61 V · Corrosion Resistance 12 / 100
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 35 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 30 MJ/kg12,898 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 55 L/kg6.6 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.
SUJ2 Cold Drawn vs SUJ2 Q&T — frequently asked
Is SUJ2 Q&T stronger than SUJ2 Cold Drawn?
Yes. SUJ2 Q&T has a typical yield strength of 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for SUJ2 Cold Drawn — about 3.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,280 MPa (331 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Q&T?
Annealed is the default SUJ2 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Q&T). 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, SUJ2 Cold Drawn or SUJ2 Q&T?
SUJ2 Cold Drawn. Its machinability rates fair (48/100) against not recommended (8/100) for SUJ2 Q&T; for welding the order is SUJ2 Cold Drawn first (poor, 18/100) then SUJ2 Q&T (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SUJ2 Cold Drawn and SUJ2 Q&T 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.