Titanium Ti Grade 11-AW vs Ti Grade 11-CW
Titanium · Ti Grade 11 temper comparison
Ti Grade 11-AW and Ti Grade 11-CW are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 11: AW (as-welded deposit) versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 11-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) for Ti Grade 11-AW, about 86% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). In exchange, Ti Grade 11-AW is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 15% for Ti Grade 11-CW, and Ti Grade 11-CW is harder (200 HB vs 135 HB). Ti Grade 11-AW runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
Ti Grade 11-AWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ti Grade 11-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ti Grade 11-AW vs Ti Grade 11-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
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 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
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 1,670°C3,038 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 523 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 320 J/g138 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
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 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 620 MJ/kg266,552 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 36 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 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.
Ti Grade 11-AW vs Ti Grade 11-CW — frequently asked
Is Ti Grade 11-CW stronger than Ti Grade 11-AW?
Yes. Ti Grade 11-CW has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) for Ti Grade 11-AW — about 86% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or CW?
ANN is the default Ti Grade 11 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 is easier to machine, Ti Grade 11-AW or Ti Grade 11-CW?
Ti Grade 11-CW, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 36/100 for Ti Grade 11-AW; for welding the order is Ti Grade 11-AW first (excellent, 90/100) then Ti Grade 11-CW (excellent, 85/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 11-AW and Ti Grade 11-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.