Titanium Ti Grade 36-CW vs Ti Grade 36-SR
Titanium · Ti Grade 36 temper comparison
Ti Grade 36-CW and Ti Grade 36-SR are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 36: CW (cold worked) versus SR (stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 36-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for Ti Grade 36-SR, about 40% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 470 MPa (68.2 ksi). In exchange, Ti Grade 36-SR is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for Ti Grade 36-CW, and Ti Grade 36-CW is harder (200 HB vs 157 HB). Ti Grade 36-SR runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
Ti Grade 36-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ti Grade 36-SRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ti Grade 36-CW vs Ti Grade 36-SR: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 23 GPa3.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 5.7 g/cm³0.21 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,720°C3,128 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,810°C3,290 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 405 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 340 J/g146 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °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 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 720 MJ/kg309,545 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 46 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 900 L/kg108 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 Grade 36-CW vs Ti Grade 36-SR — frequently asked
Is Ti Grade 36-CW stronger than Ti Grade 36-SR?
Yes. Ti Grade 36-CW has a typical yield strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for Ti Grade 36-SR — about 40% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 470 MPa (68.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CW or SR?
Annealed is the default Ti Grade 36 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CW nor SR). 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 Grade 36-CW or Ti Grade 36-SR?
Ti Grade 36-SR. Its weldability rates very good (78/100) against very good (70/100) for Ti Grade 36-CW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 36-CW and Ti Grade 36-SR 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.