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MATERIAL GUIDE

Stainless Steel

Strong, corrosion-resistant stainless grades for medical, food, marine and demanding industrial environments.

Stainless Steel
7.9 g/cm³Density
Up to 1,310 MPaStrength
ExcellentCorrosion
15+Finish Options

COMMON GRADES

Stainless Steel Grade Comparison

Representative values for early material selection. Final requirements should follow the project drawing and applicable standard.

GradePrimary AdvantageTensile StrengthMachinabilityTypical Use
303Free machining620 MPaExcellentFittings, shafts
304General corrosion515 MPaGoodMedical, food equipment
316LMarine grade485 MPaGoodChemical, implants
17-4 PHHigh strength1,310 MPaGoodAerospace, tooling
Stainless Steel manufacturing

FINISHES & APPLICATIONS

Production-Ready Options

We can machine, form, mold, heat treat and finish parts to your cosmetic and functional requirements.

Common finishes

  • Passivation
  • Electropolish
  • Brushed finish
  • Mirror polish
  • Bead blast
  • Black oxide

Industries

  • Medical
  • Food Equipment
  • Marine
  • Chemical
  • Aerospace
  • Industrial

QUALITY CONTROL

Material Identity and Part Traceability

01

Material certificates

Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.

02

Incoming verification

Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.

03

Controlled storage

Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.

04

Lot traceability

Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.