Stainless Steel Custom 465 A+CW
Supply condition
UNS S46500 · ASTM A564, 5936
A+CW = condition A + cold worked
Cold-drawn wire/bar for springs and fasteners; strength rises before aging, aged afterwards for peak properties.
Values for the A+CW condition
Other Custom 465 tempers and conditions
Custom 465 is listed in 8 conditions; see the grade overview at Custom 465.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Condition ADefault solution annealed (~980 °C, air cooled) | Stock and machining condition — lowest strength, best formability; age after rough machining. | 795 | 1,000 | 15 | 30 HRC | — |
A+CWThis page Condition A + cold worked | Cold-drawn wire/bar for springs and fasteners; strength rises before aging, aged afterwards for peak properties. | 1,140 | 1,240 | 8 | 38 HRC | 2.2 % IACS |
Overaged 621 °C (1150 °F) for 4 h, maximum toughness | Lowest-strength aged condition; chosen only when maximum ductility/toughness is required. | 1,170 | 1,275 | 17 | 40 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Aged 593 °C (1100 °F) for 4 h | Softer over-aged condition where impact toughness dominates over strength. | 1,310 | 1,400 | 16 | 43 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Aged 4 h at 566 °C (1050 °F), air cool | Over-aged for maximum ductility, toughness and SCC resistance at reduced strength. | 1,450 | 1,520 | 15 | 45 HRC | — |
Aged 4 h at 538 °C (1000 °F), air cool | Best strength/toughness balance and the usual choice for fracture-critical and corrosion-exposed parts. | 1,550 | 1,655 | 13 | 47 HRC | — |
Aged 4 h at 510 °C (950 °F), air cool | High strength with better toughness than H900 — common for aerospace fasteners and shafts. | 1,620 | 1,725 | 12 | 49 HRC | — |
Aged 482 °C (900 °F) for 1 h, peak hardness | Peak-strength condition for maximum tensile/hardness where toughness and SCC margin are secondary. | 1,690 | 1,790 | 11 | 51 HRC | — |
What is Custom 465 A+CW?
Custom 465 A+CW is Custom 465 supplied in the A+CW condition — cold-drawn wire/bar for springs and fasteners; strength rises before aging, aged afterwards for peak properties. Custom 465 A+CW has a yield strength of 1,140 MPa (165 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). Custom 465 A+CW has a density of 7.78 g/cm³ (0.281 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F). Condition A is the default condition FabDigit quotes; A+CW is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 1,140 MPa (165 ksi), better than 98% of stainless steel grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 89% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 8%, worse than 99% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited formability — 20/100, worse than 86% of stainless steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.6 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 45/100, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
Custom 465 A+CW properties
Typical room-temperature values for Custom 465 A+CW; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Custom 465 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
Custom 465 A+CW has a density of 7.78 g/cm³ (0.281 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical15
Custom 465 A+CW has a yield strength of 1,140 MPa (165 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal5
Custom 465 A+CW is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 16.5 W/m·K (9.53 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 70% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.4 µm/m·K (5.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
Custom 465 A+CW has an electrical resistivity of 7.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (55/100), worse than 71% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Custom 465 A+CW takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 5.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 92% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.
Manufacturability6
Custom 465 A+CW's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades); weldability fair (45/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Custom 465 A+CW
Is Custom 465 easy to machine?
Rough machine in Condition A with sharp, rigid, positive-rake carbide tooling and heavy flood coolant; finish after aging with low feeds since aged 47–51 HRC material work-hardens and is abrasive due to Ti.
Can Custom 465 be welded?
Good GTAW/EBW/laser weldability with matching or 465 filler, no preheat needed; re-solution-anneal plus age (or at minimum re-age) after welding to restore joint strength.
Can Custom 465 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form, bend and cold draw only in Condition A; aged material is essentially non-formable, and hot work should be done above ~1000 °C with slow cooling.
What surface finishes work on Custom 465?
Passivate per ASTM A967/AMS 2700 after machining; takes a high mirror polish for surgical use; avoid electroplating in peak-aged tempers or bake for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
Custom 465 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 | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.25 | 0.1 |
| Si | ≤ 0.25 | 0.1 |
| P | ≤ 0.02 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.01 | — |
| Cr | 11 – 12.5 | 11.75 |
| Ni | 10.75 – 11.25 | 11 |
| Mo | 0.75 – 1.25 | 1 |
| Tiprimary η-phase strengthener | 1.5 – 1.8 | 1.65 |
| Fe | balance | — |
Custom 465 A+CW — frequently asked
What is Custom 465 A+CW used for?
Custom 465 A+CW is typically used for aircraft structural fittings, landing gear components, actuator shafts and rods, high-strength aerospace fasteners, helicopter rotor hardware and drive shafts. In short: premium high-strength PH stainless.
What is the yield strength of Custom 465 A+CW?
Custom 465 A+CW has a typical yield strength of 1,140 MPa (165 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is Custom 465 A+CW easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades). Rough machine in Condition A with sharp, rigid, positive-rake carbide tooling and heavy flood coolant; finish after aging with low feeds since aged 47–51 HRC material work-hardens and is abrasive due to Ti.
Can Custom 465 A+CW be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (45/100). Good GTAW/EBW/laser weldability with matching or 465 filler, no preheat needed; re-solution-anneal plus age (or at minimum re-age) after welding to restore joint strength.
What surface finishes work on Custom 465 A+CW?
Passivate per ASTM A967/AMS 2700 after machining; takes a high mirror polish for surgical use; avoid electroplating in peak-aged tempers or bake for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
Can Custom 465 A+CW be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form, bend and cold draw only in Condition A; aged material is essentially non-formable, and hot work should be done above ~1000 °C with slow cooling.
What is the maximum service temperature of Custom 465 A+CW?
Custom 465 A+CW is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Custom 465 Condition A and Custom 465-H900?
Condition A is the default condition — stock and machining condition — lowest strength, best formability; age after rough machining. H900: peak-strength condition for maximum tensile/hardness where toughness and SCC margin are secondary. Yield strength is 795 MPa in Condition A versus 1,690 MPa in H900.
Can FabDigit make parts in Custom 465 A+CW?
Yes — Custom 465 A+CW is available for CNC machining and sheet metal; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Custom 465 Stainless Alloy Technical Datasheet — Carpenter Technology (2023)
- AMS 5936 — Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars/Wire/Forgings (UNS S46500) — SAE International (2021)
- ASTM A564/A564M — Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM (2019)
- 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.