Steel SUJ4-CD vs SUJ4-HR
Steel · SUJ4 temper comparison
SUJ4-CD and SUJ4-HR are two conditions of the same steel grade, SUJ4: CD (cold drawn) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. SUJ4-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) for SUJ4-HR, about 13% more. SUJ4-HR is harder — 270 HB against 235 HB for SUJ4-CD — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. On the shop floor, SUJ4-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor).
SUJ4-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
SUJ4-HRChoose it when surface hardness matters.
SUJ4-CD vs SUJ4-HR: 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)
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 208 GPa30.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Elongation at Break 12%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.81 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 465 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 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m19.7 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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 8 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 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 60 L/kg7.2 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.
SUJ4-CD vs SUJ4-HR — frequently asked
Is SUJ4-CD stronger than SUJ4-HR?
Yes. SUJ4-CD has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) for SUJ4-HR — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or HR?
A is the default SUJ4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor HR). 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, SUJ4-CD or SUJ4-HR?
SUJ4-CD. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (25/100) for SUJ4-HR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in SUJ4-CD and SUJ4-HR 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.