Stainless Steel 202 · supply condition
Stainless Steel 202 Cold Rolled
Properties of the Cold Rolled condition, compared with the other 202 tempers.
General cold-rolled 2B/BA decorative sheet and tube strip: slightly higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled annealed.
What is 202 Cold Rolled?
202 Cold Rolled is 202 supplied in the Cold Rolled condition — general cold-rolled 2B/BA decorative sheet and tube strip: slightly higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled annealed. 202 Cold Rolled has a yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) — stronger than 64% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi). 202 Cold Rolled 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). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Rolled is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 85/100, better than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.4 kg CO₂/kg, better than 91% of stainless steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 72/100, better than 83% of stainless steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 45%, better than 76% of stainless steel grades
202 Cold Rolled properties
Typical room-temperature values for 202 Cold Rolled — 8 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 202 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
202 Cold Rolled 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).
Mechanical15
202 Cold Rolled has a yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) — stronger than 64% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 197 GPa (28.6 Msi).
Thermal6
202 Cold Rolled is rated for continuous service to 760°C (1,400 °F). It conducts heat at 16.2 W/m·K (9.36 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 64% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 17.5 µm/m·K (9.72 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
202 Cold Rolled conducts electricity at 2.5 % IACS, better than 75% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (55/100), worse than 71% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 202 Cold Rolled takes about 45 MJ of energy and emits 3.4 kg of CO₂ — less than 91% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability8
202 Cold Rolled's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (65/100); formability very good (72/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 202 tempers and conditions
202 is also supplied in 7 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 202 overview.
- AnnealedDefaultStandard stocked condition: softest, most formable and most corrosion-resistant state for deep drawing and welding.345 MPa yield · 190 HB
- Cold RolledGeneral cold-rolled 2B/BA decorative sheet and tube strip: slightly higher strength and better surface than hot-rolled annealed.420 MPa yield · 95 HRB
Working with 202 Cold Rolled
Is 202 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake sharp carbide, heavy feed with no dwell and copious coolant; roughly 40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 202 be welded?
Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L or 309L filler; keep heat input low, avoid 425–815 °C dwell to limit sensitization, and back-purge tube welds.
Can 202 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-draw and roll-form behaviour but a high work-hardening rate — allow extra press tonnage, generous bend radii and interstage annealing for severe draws.
What surface finishes work on 202?
Takes No.4 brushed and No.8 mirror polish well and accepts PVD colour coating; passivate or electropolish after fabrication, and do not anodize.
202 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CASTM A240 max | ≤ 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Mnaustenite stabilizer replacing Ni | 7.5 – 10 | 8.75 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.06 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 17 – 19 | 18 |
| Ni | 4 – 6 | 5 |
| N | ≤ 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Fe | balance | — |
202 Cold Rolled — frequently asked
What is 202 Cold Rolled used for?
202 Cold Rolled is typically used for restaurant equipment, architectural trim and sinks. In short: manganese-nickel austenitic stainless.
What is the yield strength of 202 Cold Rolled?
202 Cold Rolled has a typical yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) — stronger than 64% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 202 Cold Rolled easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening — use rigid setups, positive-rake sharp carbide, heavy feed with no dwell and copious coolant; roughly 40 % of 1212 free-cutting rate.
Can 202 Cold Rolled be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (65/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L or 309L filler; keep heat input low, avoid 425–815 °C dwell to limit sensitization, and back-purge tube welds.
What surface finishes work on 202 Cold Rolled?
Takes No.4 brushed and No.8 mirror polish well and accepts PVD colour coating; passivate or electropolish after fabrication, and do not anodize.
Can 202 Cold Rolled be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-draw and roll-form behaviour but a high work-hardening rate — allow extra press tonnage, generous bend radii and interstage annealing for severe draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 202 Cold Rolled?
202 Cold Rolled is rated for continuous use to about 760°C (1,400 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 202 Cold Rolled?
Yes — 202 Cold Rolled is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A666 — Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar — ASTM International (2015)
- JIS G 4305 (SUS202) — JSA (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
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.