Steel T10-CD vs T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC
Steel · T10 temper comparison
T10-CD and T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, T10: CD (cold drawn) versus Q&T 54-58 HRC (quenched, tempered 300–350 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for T10-CD, about 166% more; tensile strength follows at 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi). In exchange, T10-CD is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 4% for T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC, and T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC is harder (570 HB vs 235 HB). T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC runs hotter in service (260°C vs 200°C continuous) and T10-CD conducts electricity better (9 % IACS vs 7.5 % IACS). On the shop floor, T10-CD machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
T10-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
T10 Q&T 54-58 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
T10-CD vs T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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: 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) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °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 470 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 -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.62 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 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.
T10-CD vs T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC — frequently asked
Is T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC stronger than T10-CD?
Yes. T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC has a typical yield strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for T10-CD — about 166% more. Tensile strength is 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CD or Q&T 54-58 HRC?
Annealed is the default T10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CD nor Q&T 54-58 HRC). 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, T10-CD or T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC?
T10-CD. Its machinability rates fair (44/100) against not recommended (12/100) for T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC; for welding the order is T10-CD first (not recommended, 10/100) then T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC (not recommended, 5/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in T10-CD and T10 Q&T 54-58 HRC 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.