Titanium Grade 4-AW vs Grade 4-CW
Titanium · Grade 4 temper comparison
Grade 4-AW and Grade 4-CW are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Grade 4: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Grade 4-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Grade 4-AW, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 780 MPa (113 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, Grade 4-AW is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 13% for Grade 4-CW, and Grade 4-CW is harder (300 HB vs 258 HB). Grade 4-AW runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Grade 4-AW welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100).
Grade 4-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Grade 4-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Grade 4-AW vs Grade 4-CW: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium 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 titanium 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 30%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,660°C3,020 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,665°C3,029 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 17.2 W/m·K9.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 540 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
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 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 700 MJ/kg300,946 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 45 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 800 L/kg95.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Grade 4-AW vs Grade 4-CW — frequently asked
Is Grade 4-CW stronger than Grade 4-AW?
Yes. Grade 4-CW has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Grade 4-AW — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 780 MPa (113 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CW?
O is the default Grade 4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor CW). 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 welds better, Grade 4-AW or Grade 4-CW?
Grade 4-AW. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against very good (70/100) for Grade 4-CW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 4-AW and Grade 4-CW 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.