cnctoolcat
Diamond
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- Sep 18, 2006
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- Abingdon, VA
I am looking for info about 303 and 304 stainless steels.
303 is very machinable, while 304 is a bear -- from what I understand.
304 has better anti-corrosive properties in harsh environments, whereas 303 does better in fresh water/air applications?
Cold-rolled hardness and mechanical properties of 303 and 304 are similar, no?
Aside from the corrosion benefit, why would you spec 304 steel over 303, for parts that were going to require machining? Is 304 that much cheaper??
ToolCat
303 is very machinable, while 304 is a bear -- from what I understand.
304 has better anti-corrosive properties in harsh environments, whereas 303 does better in fresh water/air applications?
Cold-rolled hardness and mechanical properties of 303 and 304 are similar, no?
Aside from the corrosion benefit, why would you spec 304 steel over 303, for parts that were going to require machining? Is 304 that much cheaper??
ToolCat