Steel W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC
Steel · W6Mo5Cr4V2 temper comparison
W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed and W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, W6Mo5Cr4V2: Annealed versus Q&T 60-62 HRC (hardened 1200–1220 °C, triple tempered ~560–580 °C). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed, about 147% more. In exchange, W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 1% for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC, and W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC is harder (61 HRC vs 23 HRC). W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC runs hotter in service (560°C vs 500°C continuous). On the shop floor, W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed machines more easily (fair vs not recommended).
W6Mo5Cr4V2 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRCChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 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.
W6Mo5Cr4V2 AnnealedW6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 84 GPa12.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 570 MPa82.7 ksi · Reduction in Area 20% · Shear Strength 550 MPa79.8 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 240 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
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)
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.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.7 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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · 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.
W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed vs W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC — frequently asked
Is W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC stronger than W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed?
Yes. W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC has a typical tensile strength of 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed — about 147% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Q&T 60-62 HRC?
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.
Which is easier to machine, W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed or W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC?
W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against not recommended (8/100) for W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC; for welding the order is W6Mo5Cr4V2 Annealed first (poor, 18/100) then W6Mo5Cr4V2 Q&T 60-62 HRC (not recommended, 10/100).
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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.