Titanium Ti-15-3-CRA vs Ti-15-3-STA
Titanium · Ti-15-3 temper comparison
Ti-15-3-CRA and Ti-15-3-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-15-3: CRA (cold worked and aged) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-15-3-CRA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) against 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) for Ti-15-3-STA, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 1,300 MPa (189 ksi). In exchange, Ti-15-3-STA is the more ductile: elongation 7% versus 4% for Ti-15-3-CRA, and Ti-15-3-CRA is harder (46 HRC vs 43 HRC). On the shop floor, Ti-15-3-CRA welds better (very good vs fair).
Ti-15-3-CRAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
Ti-15-3-STAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ti-15-3-CRA vs Ti-15-3-STA: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 31 GPa4.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Compressive Strength 810 MPa117 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 265 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.76 g/cm³0.17 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,600°C2,912 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,650°C3,002 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 8.1 W/m·K4.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.5 µm/m·K4.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 315°C599 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.4×10⁻⁶ Ω·m55.1 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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 16% · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 750 MJ/kg322,442 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 48 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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.
Ti-15-3-CRA vs Ti-15-3-STA — frequently asked
Is Ti-15-3-CRA stronger than Ti-15-3-STA?
Yes. Ti-15-3-CRA has a typical yield strength of 1,380 MPa (200 ksi) against 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) for Ti-15-3-STA — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) vs 1,300 MPa (189 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CRA or STA?
O is the default Ti-15-3 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CRA nor STA). 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, Ti-15-3-CRA or Ti-15-3-STA?
Ti-15-3-CRA. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against fair (40/100) for Ti-15-3-STA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-15-3-CRA and Ti-15-3-STA 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.