Titanium OT4-1-HR vs OT4-1-M
Titanium · OT4-1 temper comparison
OT4-1-HR and OT4-1-M are two conditions of the same titanium grade, OT4-1: HR (hot rolled) versus M (thermomechanically controlled processed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. OT4-1-M is the stronger of the two: yield strength 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for OT4-1-HR, about 6% more. OT4-1-M is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 18% for OT4-1-HR.
OT4-1-MChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
OT4-1-HR vs OT4-1-M: 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
Reduction in Area
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 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 42 GPa6.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.55 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,620°C2,948 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,665°C3,029 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11 W/m·K6.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 540 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.3 µm/m·K4.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 330°C626 °F · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 88 / 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 88 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 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 900 L/kg108 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.
OT4-1-HR vs OT4-1-M — frequently asked
Is OT4-1-M stronger than OT4-1-HR?
Yes. OT4-1-M has a typical yield strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for OT4-1-HR — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 610 MPa (88.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, HR or M?
M is the default OT4-1 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 OT4-1-HR over OT4-1-M?
Pick OT4-1-M when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in OT4-1-HR and OT4-1-M 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.