Stainless Steel 1.4615
EN 1.4615
1.4615 (X3CrMnNiCu15-8-5-3, S20100) is a low-nickel Cr-Mn-Ni-Cu austenitic stainless developed as a cost-reduced substitute for standard 300-series grades in non-critical parts.
Reference datasheet — 1.4615 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the Annealed condition
1.4615 tempers and conditions
1.4615 is supplied in 7 conditions, soft to hard. Annealed is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault Annealed (2B / 2D cold-rolled sheet, softened) | Standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet. | 330 | 700 | 50 | 200 HB | — |
Quarter hard | Light cold work for stiffer panels and formed sections still needing moderate bending. | 580 | 900 | 22 | 250 HB | 2.4 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Cold-drawn bar and wire for fasteners, mesh and turned parts where higher strength and better machining chips are wanted. | 650 | 900 | 20 | 28 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Half hard | Standard strength temper for clamps, brackets, strapping and roll-formed profiles. | 820 | 1,080 | 12 | 32 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Three-quarter hard | High-strength strip for lightly formed, load-bearing clips and springs of low duty. | 1,000 | 1,250 | 9 | 37 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Full hard | Maximum-strength flat product for spring clips, shims and flat stock with no forming beyond simple bends. | 1,050 | 1,320 | 6 | 40 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Spring hard | Heavily drawn wire for low-cost springs, filters and mesh in dry indoor service. | 1,350 | 1,600 | 3 | 46 HRC | 2.4 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 1.4615 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
BA | Bright annealed | Surface finish |
HRAP | Hot rolled, annealed and pickled | Surface finish |
What is 1.4615?
1.4615 (X3CrMnNiCu15-8-5-3, S20100) is a low-nickel Cr-Mn-Ni-Cu austenitic stainless developed as a cost-reduced substitute for standard 300-series grades in non-critical parts. It is supplied as annealed, BA, hot-rolled annealed and pickled, cold-rolled and spring-temper strip and sheet, with about 330 MPa yield, 700 MPa tensile, 50 % elongation and 200 HB in the annealed condition. Corrosion resistance is the weak point (rated 45 of 100), and heavy cold work makes it magnetic; move to 304/1.4301 for wet or chloride-bearing service. 1.4615 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F). 1.4615 has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi).
What is 1.4615 used for?
- decorative trim
- appliance parts
- low-load structural components
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 50%, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 78/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.6 kg CO₂/kg, better than 83% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 45/100, worse than 85% of stainless steel grades
1.4615 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4615-Annealed; bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4615 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical14
1.4615 has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 50% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4615 is rated for continuous service to 700°C (1,292 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 16.5 µm/m·K (9.17 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4615 conducts electricity at 2.4 % IACS, better than 67% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (45/100), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4615 takes about 46 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 88% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability7
1.4615's machinability is poor (34/100, worse than 55% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (60/100); formability very good (78/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the stainless steel family
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade FabDigit runs. 1.4615 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1.4615
Is 1.4615 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; expect ~40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 1.4615 be welded?
Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance welding with 308L/307 (Cr-Mn) type filler, no preheat, low heat input and no post-weld heat treatment; higher N and Cu raise hot-crack and heat-tint sensitivity, so pickle or passivate welds.
Can 1.4615 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and stamping behaviour thanks to Cu; springback and press loads are higher than 304, and heavy cold work induces magnetic deformation martensite — interstage annealing helps on severe draws.
1.4615 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CX3 designation: low carbon | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mnpartial Ni replacement, austenite stabiliser | 7 – 9.5 | 8 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 14 – 16 | 15 |
| Ni | 4 – 6 | 5 |
| Cuimproves cold formability, lowers work-hardening rate | 2 – 3.5 | 3 |
| N | ≤ 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 1.4615?
Takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror-polished finishes and PVD coating well; not anodisable — passivate after machining/welding and avoid chloride-containing cleaners to prevent pitting.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on stainless steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Organic Coating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Stainless Steel 1.4615 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- X3CrMnNiCu15-8-5-3
- Similar grades
- S20100
How much does 1.4615 cost?
1.4615 is a budget-cost stainless steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1.4615 — frequently asked
What is 1.4615 used for?
1.4615 is typically used for decorative trim, appliance parts and low-load structural components. In short: cost-reduced 304 substitute; deep-draw 200-series grade; low-nickel decorative stainless.
What is the yield strength of 1.4615?
1.4615 has a typical yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is 1.4615 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (34/100, worse than 55% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy feeds, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; expect ~40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 1.4615 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance welding with 308L/307 (Cr-Mn) type filler, no preheat, low heat input and no post-weld heat treatment; higher N and Cu raise hot-crack and heat-tint sensitivity, so pickle or passivate welds.
What surface finishes work on 1.4615?
Takes BA, No.4 brushed and mirror-polished finishes and PVD coating well; not anodisable — passivate after machining/welding and avoid chloride-containing cleaners to prevent pitting.
Can 1.4615 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-drawing and stamping behaviour thanks to Cu; springback and press loads are higher than 304, and heavy cold work induces magnetic deformation martensite — interstage annealing helps on severe draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4615?
1.4615 is rated for continuous use to about 700°C (1,292 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.4615 Annealed and 1.4615 Spring?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for deep drawing, stamping, tube making and decorative sheet. Spring: heavily drawn wire for low-cost springs, filters and mesh in dry indoor service. Yield strength is 330 MPa in Annealed versus 1,350 MPa in Spring.
How much does 1.4615 cost?
1.4615 is a budget-cost stainless steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 10088-1/-2 Stainless steels — list of grades and technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate/strip — CEN (2014)
- ASTM A666 Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar (Type 201/S20100) — ASTM (2015)
- 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)
- Low-nickel Cr-Mn-Ni-Cu austenitic stainless strip datasheets (Outokumpu / Chinese mills) — various producers (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.