STAINLESS STEEL 304
Metal
COST
Medium
AVAILABILITY
Excellent
LEAD TIME
3-7 days
OVERVIEW
Stainless Steel 304 is the most common stainless steel alloy, offering excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability. It contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, providing outstanding durability in various environments.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ADVANTAGES
LIMITATIONS
VISUAL PROPERTIES
COMPATIBLE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
CNC MACHINING
CompatiblePrecision subtractive manufacturing: 3/4/5-axis milling, turning & Swiss turning. Tolerances ±0.025mm, part size 10mm–1200mm.
SHEET METAL FABRICATION
CompatibleLaser cutting, bending, welding & forming. Thickness 0.5mm–6mm, precision press brakes.
METAL CASTING
CompatibleInvestment casting, sand casting, die casting (aluminum & zinc). Post-casting machining available.
AVAILABLE FINISHES
COMMON APPLICATIONS
FOOD PROCESSING
Equipment, containers, piping, tanks
MEDICAL
Surgical instruments, implants, equipment
CHEMICAL
Tanks, vessels, heat exchangers
ARCHITECTURE
Facades, handrails, decorative elements
AUTOMOTIVE
Exhaust systems, trim, fasteners
MARINE
Boat fittings, propeller shafts
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ABS PLASTIC
Engineering Thermoplastic
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