Titanium Ti Grade 17 Annealed vs Ti Grade 17-HW
Titanium · Ti Grade 17 temper comparison
Ti Grade 17 Annealed and Ti Grade 17-HW are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 17: Annealed versus HW (hot worked / as-forged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 17-HW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) for Ti Grade 17 Annealed, about 9% more. In exchange, Ti Grade 17 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 32% versus 28% for Ti Grade 17-HW, and Ti Grade 17-HW is harder (130 HB vs 120 HB).
Ti Grade 17 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ti Grade 17-HWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ti Grade 17 Annealed vs Ti Grade 17-HW: 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.
Ti Grade 17 AnnealedTi Grade 17-HW
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 108 GPa15.7 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.3 W/m·K9.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 295 J/g127 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 96 / 100
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 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 660 MJ/kg283,749 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 38 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 17 Annealed vs Ti Grade 17-HW — frequently asked
Is Ti Grade 17-HW stronger than Ti Grade 17 Annealed?
Yes. Ti Grade 17-HW has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) for Ti Grade 17 Annealed — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 345 MPa (50 ksi) vs 330 MPa (47.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or HW?
Annealed is the default Ti Grade 17 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 Ti Grade 17 Annealed over Ti Grade 17-HW?
Pick Ti Grade 17 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Ti Grade 17-HW when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 17 Annealed and Ti Grade 17-HW 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.