Stainless Steel 1.4511 Cold Drawn
Supply condition
EN 1.4511
Pick for bar and wire needing higher strength, closer tolerances and better surface than hot-rolled.
Values for the Cold Drawn condition
Other 1.4511 tempers and conditions
1.4511 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4511.
- Annealed
- Temper Rolled
- Cold Drawn
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault Annealed (+A, 2B cold-rolled sheet/strip) | Standard stocked condition for cold-rolled sheet and strip: maximum formability and weldability. | 300 | 470 | 30 | 165 HB | — |
Temper rolled / lightly cold-worked strip | Skin-passed or lightly rolled strip when extra stiffness/flatness is wanted and only mild forming follows. | 440 | 550 | 14 | 11 HRC | 2.9 % IACS |
Cold DrawnThis page cold drawn / cold finished bar and wire | Pick for bar and wire needing higher strength, closer tolerances and better surface than hot-rolled. | 480 | 600 | 15 | 13 HRC | 2.9 % IACS |
What is 1.4511 Cold Drawn?
1.4511 Cold Drawn is 1.4511 supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — pick for bar and wire needing higher strength, closer tolerances and better surface than hot-rolled. 1.4511 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi). 1.4511 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 56/100, better than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3 kg CO₂/kg, better than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades
- High service temperature — 815°C (1,499 °F), better than 77% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 15%, worse than 89% of stainless steel grades
1.4511 Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4511 Cold Drawn; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4511 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4511 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical14
1.4511 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4511 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 815°C (1,499 °F). It conducts heat at 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10 µm/m·K (5.56 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4511 Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (53/100), worse than 75% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4511 Cold Drawn takes about 47 MJ of energy and emits 3 kg of CO₂ — less than 87% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability7
1.4511 Cold Drawn's machinability is good (56/100, better than 97% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (72/100); formability fair (50/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4511 Cold Drawn
Is 1.4511 easy to machine?
Machines like 430 (~55 % of 1212): use sharp positive-rake carbide, rigid setup, generous coolant and avoid dwelling to prevent work-hardened glaze; free-machining versions are not available.
Can 1.4511 be welded?
Excellent as-welded corrosion resistance thanks to Nb stabilization — GTAW/GMAW/laser with 430Nb/309L filler or autogenous; keep heat input low to limit grain coarsening and weld-metal embrittlement.
Can 1.4511 be formed, bent or molded?
Good deep-drawing and roll-forming behaviour with low springback versus austenitics; use larger bend radii than 304 and avoid heavy stretch forming due to lower n-value.
What surface finishes work on 1.4511?
Passivate or electropolish after pickling for best surface; takes brushed, 2B or BA finishes well, can be plated or PVD-coated, but cannot be anodized.
1.4511 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Clow carbon, Nb-stabilized | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.4 |
| Mn | ≤ 1 | 0.4 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0 |
| Cr | 16 – 18 | 17 |
| NbNb ≥ 12×C; stabilizer | 0.3 – 1 | 0.5 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4511 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is 1.4511 Cold Drawn used for?
1.4511 Cold Drawn is typically used for exhaust components, architectural trim, tubing and welded assemblies. In short: nb-stabilized 17Cr ferritic; ductile as-welded HAZ; exhaust-grade ferritic.
What is the yield strength of 1.4511 Cold Drawn?
1.4511 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is 1.4511 Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (56/100, better than 97% of stainless steel grades). Machines like 430 (~55 % of 1212): use sharp positive-rake carbide, rigid setup, generous coolant and avoid dwelling to prevent work-hardened glaze; free-machining versions are not available.
Can 1.4511 Cold Drawn be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (72/100). Excellent as-welded corrosion resistance thanks to Nb stabilization — GTAW/GMAW/laser with 430Nb/309L filler or autogenous; keep heat input low to limit grain coarsening and weld-metal embrittlement.
What surface finishes work on 1.4511 Cold Drawn?
Passivate or electropolish after pickling for best surface; takes brushed, 2B or BA finishes well, can be plated or PVD-coated, but cannot be anodized.
Can 1.4511 Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?
Good deep-drawing and roll-forming behaviour with low springback versus austenitics; use larger bend radii than 304 and avoid heavy stretch forming due to lower n-value.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4511 Cold Drawn?
1.4511 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous use to about 815°C (1,499 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- EN 10088-1/-2 Stainless steels — technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate/strip — CEN (2014)
- ASTM A240/A240M (UNS S43035 / Type 439 family) — ASTM (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B: Corrosion — Materials — ASM International (2005)
- Ferritic stainless steel 1.4511/1.4510 data sheet — Outokumpu (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.