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Steel W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn

Steel · W6Mo5Cr4V2 temper comparison

W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed and W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same steel grade, W6Mo5Cr4V2: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed, about 37% more; tensile strength follows at 980 MPa (142 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi). In exchange, W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 6% for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn, and W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn is harder (290 HB vs 240 HB). W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed runs hotter in service (500°C vs 400°C continuous).

W6Mo5Cr4V2 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.

W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn: properties

W6Mo5Cr4V2 AnnealedW6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

850 MPa123 ksi
980 MPa142 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

570 MPa82.7 ksi
780 MPa113 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
6%

Reduction in Area

20%
12%

Compressive Strength

1,100 MPa160 ksi
1,250 MPa181 ksi

Shear Strength

550 MPa79.8 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
430 MPa62.4 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

45 MPa·√m41 ksi·√in
40 MPa·√m36.4 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

20 J14.8 ft·lbf
12 J8.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

240 HB
290 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

99 HRB
105 HRB

Hardness, Rockwell C

23 HRC
30 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

250 HV
305 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 217 GPa31.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 84 GPa12.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.16 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,250°C2,282 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,430°C2,606 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

500°C932 °F
400°C752 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24 W/m·K13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.1 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3.1 % IACS
3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 µΩ·in
5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 18 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

40 / 100
36 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

45%
40%

Weldability

18 / 100
15 / 100

Formability (cold)

15 / 100
8 / 100

Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 90 L/kg10.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%

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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleW6Mo5Cr4V2

W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn — frequently asked

Is W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn stronger than W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed?

Yes. W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed — about 37% more. Tensile strength is 980 MPa (142 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?

Annealed is the default W6Mo5Cr4V2 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.

When should I choose W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed over W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn?

Pick W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design.

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed and W6Mo5Cr4V2 Cold Drawn 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.