Titanium VT14-AW vs VT14-STA
Titanium · VT14 temper comparison
VT14-AW and VT14-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, VT14: AW (as-welded deposit) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. VT14-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for VT14-AW, about 30% more; tensile strength follows at 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). VT14-STA is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 7% for VT14-AW, and VT14-STA is harder (360 HB vs 310 HB). VT14-STA runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous). On the shop floor, VT14-AW welds better (very good vs fair).
VT14-AWChoose it when it will be welded.
VT14-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
VT14-AW vs VT14-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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 45 MPa·√m41 ksi·√in · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 20 J14.8 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.52 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,600°C2,912 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 8.4 W/m·K4.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 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 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.6×10⁻⁶ Ω·m63 µΩ·in
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
Same in both: Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Castability 35 / 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) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 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.
VT14-AW vs VT14-STA — frequently asked
Is VT14-STA stronger than VT14-AW?
Yes. VT14-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) against 830 MPa (120 ksi) for VT14-AW — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or STA?
Annealed is the default VT14 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW 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, VT14-AW or VT14-STA?
VT14-AW. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against fair (45/100) for VT14-STA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in VT14-AW and VT14-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.