Stainless Steel 410S · supply condition
Stainless Steel 410S Cold Drawn
Properties of the Cold Drawn condition, compared with the other 410S tempers.
Choose for straight, close-tolerance bar with modestly raised strength and better turning finish.
What is 410S Cold Drawn?
410S Cold Drawn is 410S supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — choose for straight, close-tolerance bar with modestly raised strength and better turning finish. 410S Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) — stronger than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 410S Cold Drawn has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,480°C (2,696 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 2.8 kg CO₂/kg, better than 99% of stainless steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 3 % IACS, better than 95% of stainless steel grades
- Easy to machine — 50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 24.9 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 45/100, worse than 85% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 20%, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
410S Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for 410S Cold Drawn — 10 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 410S temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
410S Cold Drawn has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,480°C (2,696 °F).
Mechanical15
410S Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) — stronger than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
410S Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 700°C (1,292 °F). It conducts heat at 24.9 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.5 µm/m·K (5.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
410S Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 3 % IACS, better than 95% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (45/100), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 410S Cold Drawn takes about 40 MJ of energy and emits 2.8 kg of CO₂ — less than 97% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability7
410S Cold Drawn's machinability is fair (50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability fair (40/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 410S tempers and conditions
410S is also supplied in 4 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 410S overview.
- AnnealedDefaultStandard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and tube; maximum weldability and formability, non-hardening.265 MPa yield · 150 HB
- Cold DrawnChoose for straight, close-tolerance bar with modestly raised strength and better turning finish.440 MPa yield · 190 HB
Working with 410S Cold Drawn
Is 410S easy to machine?
Machines like a soft 12Cr stainless (~60 % of 1212): use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speed with heavy flood coolant to avoid gumming and work-hardened skins.
Can 410S be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with 309L or matching filler; 150–250 °C preheat plus 700–760 °C post-weld anneal is recommended on thick sections to restore HAZ ductility.
Can 410S be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms and roll-bends adequately but with higher springback and less stretch than 304; allow generous bend radii and avoid severe deep drawing.
What surface finishes work on 410S?
Passivate or electropolish after pickling; takes a good bright polish but must be kept dry — no anodizing, and painting or plating is used for outdoor/chloride exposure.
410S 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 keeps the grade essentially non-hardening | ≤ 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 1 | 0.6 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Cr | 11.5 – 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Niresidual limit per ASTM A240 | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Fe | balance | — |
410S Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is 410S Cold Drawn used for?
410S Cold Drawn is typically used for welded petroleum equipment, industrial valves, refinery tower linings and trays, pressure-vessel cladding, heat exchanger baffles and supports and furnace parts and annealing boxes. In short: lower-carbon martensitic sheet.
What is the yield strength of 410S Cold Drawn?
410S Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) — stronger than 68% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is 410S Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, better than 90% of stainless steel grades). Machines like a soft 12Cr stainless (~60 % of 1212): use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, moderate speed with heavy flood coolant to avoid gumming and work-hardened skins.
Can 410S Cold Drawn be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with 309L or matching filler; 150–250 °C preheat plus 700–760 °C post-weld anneal is recommended on thick sections to restore HAZ ductility.
What surface finishes work on 410S Cold Drawn?
Passivate or electropolish after pickling; takes a good bright polish but must be kept dry — no anodizing, and painting or plating is used for outdoor/chloride exposure.
Can 410S Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms and roll-bends adequately but with higher springback and less stretch than 304; allow generous bend radii and avoid severe deep drawing.
What is the maximum service temperature of 410S Cold Drawn?
410S Cold Drawn 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 410S Annealed and 410S-BA?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and tube; maximum weldability and formability, non-hardening. BA: use where a reflective as-annealed surface is needed without mechanical polishing. Yield strength is 265 MPa in Annealed versus 275 MPa in BA.
Can FabDigit make parts in 410S Cold Drawn?
Yes — 410S Cold Drawn 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 (2023)
- ASTM A276/A479 — Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM (2023)
- EN 10088-2 (X6Cr13, 1.4000) — CEN (2014)
- GB/T 4237 / GB/T 1220 (06Cr13) — SAC (2015)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Stainless Steels — ASM International (1994)
- 410S stainless steel data sheets (Outokumpu, AK Steel/Cleveland-Cliffs, TISCO) — various mills (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.