Stainless Steel 1.4655-CD (Cold drawn)
Supply condition
EN 1.4655
Higher strength and tight tolerance bar for fasteners, pump shafts and CNC parts; reduced ductility.
Values for the CD condition
Other 1.4655 tempers and conditions
1.4655 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4655.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1D | Pick for plate and heavy sheet in vessels, structures and welded fabrications above ~4 mm. | 460 | 680 | 30 | 220 HB | — |
1E | Same metallurgy as 1D but descaled mechanically — cheaper plate surface where the part will be coated, machined or painted. | 460 | 680 | 30 | 19 HRC | 2.2 % IACS |
CR-2BDefault 2B | Standard stocked cold-rolled sheet/strip condition for tanks, panels and press-formed parts. | 480 | 700 | 28 | 230 HB | — |
CDThis page Cold drawn | Higher strength and tight tolerance bar for fasteners, pump shafts and CNC parts; reduced ductility. | 680 | 850 | 16 | 27 HRC | 2.2 % IACS |
What is 1.4655-CD?
1.4655-CD is 1.4655 supplied in the CD condition — higher strength and tight tolerance bar for fasteners, pump shafts and CNC parts; reduced ductility. 1.4655-CD has a yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) — stronger than 91% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 1.4655-CD has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). CR-2B is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 680 MPa (98.6 ksi), better than 91% of stainless steel grades
- Easy to machine — 50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.6 kg CO₂/kg, better than 83% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 250°C (482 °F), worse than 99% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 16%, worse than 88% of stainless steel grades
- Low fracture toughness — 85 MPa·√m (77.4 ksi·√in), worse than 77% of stainless steel grades
1.4655-CD properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4655-CD; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4655 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4655-CD has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical16
1.4655-CD has a yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) — stronger than 91% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal5
1.4655-CD is rated for continuous service to 250°C (482 °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 13 µm/m·K (7.22 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4655-CD conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (56/100), worse than 66% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4655-CD takes about 52 MJ of energy and emits 3.6 kg of CO₂ — less than 76% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 70%.
Manufacturability7
1.4655-CD's machinability is fair (50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (65/100); formability fair (35/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4655-CD
Is 1.4655 easy to machine?
Machine like 2205 but slightly easier thanks to copper: rigid setup, sharp coated carbide, low speed / high positive feed, generous coolant, avoid dwell to prevent work hardening.
Can 1.4655 be welded?
Weld with 22-9-3-L / 2209-type filler or matching consumables, low-to-moderate heat input, interpass below ~150 °C, no preheat, argon+2%N shielding helps restore austenite balance.
Can 1.4655 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with ~2× the press force and larger bend radii than 304 because of high yield and springback; hot form 1000–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and water quench.
What surface finishes work on 1.4655?
Pickle and passivate after welding to remove heat tint; grinds and polishes to a bright finish, electropolishing works well; no anodizing (n/a for stainless).
1.4655 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.3 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | — |
| Cr | 22 – 24 | 23 |
| Ni | 3.5 – 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Modeliberately low-Mo (lean duplex) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Cuimproves machinability and acid resistance | 1 – 3 | 2 |
| N | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.12 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4655-CD — frequently asked
What is 1.4655-CD used for?
1.4655-CD is typically used for structural components, tanks and fittings. In short: easier-machining lean duplex; 2304-class corrosion, higher yield; molybdenum-free duplex economy.
What is the yield strength of 1.4655-CD?
1.4655-CD has a typical yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) — stronger than 91% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is 1.4655-CD easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades). Machine like 2205 but slightly easier thanks to copper: rigid setup, sharp coated carbide, low speed / high positive feed, generous coolant, avoid dwell to prevent work hardening.
Can 1.4655-CD be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (65/100). Weld with 22-9-3-L / 2209-type filler or matching consumables, low-to-moderate heat input, interpass below ~150 °C, no preheat, argon+2%N shielding helps restore austenite balance.
What surface finishes work on 1.4655-CD?
Pickle and passivate after welding to remove heat tint; grinds and polishes to a bright finish, electropolishing works well; no anodizing (n/a for stainless).
Can 1.4655-CD be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with ~2× the press force and larger bend radii than 304 because of high yield and springback; hot form 1000–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and water quench.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4655-CD?
1.4655-CD is rated for continuous use to about 250°C (482 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.4655 CR-2B and 1.4655-CD?
CR-2B is the default condition — standard stocked cold-rolled sheet/strip condition for tanks, panels and press-formed parts. CD: higher strength and tight tolerance bar for fasteners, pump shafts and CNC parts; reduced ductility. Yield strength is 480 MPa in CR-2B versus 680 MPa in CD.
Sources
- EN 10088-1 Stainless steels — List of stainless steels — CEN (2014)
- EN 10088-2 Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip — CEN (2014)
- EN 10088-3 Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections — CEN (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Lean duplex stainless steel datasheets (2304-class) — Outokumpu / Sandvik (2023)
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.