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Stainless Steel 316 |
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| Principal Design Features | This austenitic stainless steel has an increased molybdenum content to increase its resistance to corrosion when compared to other 300 series alloys. It will resist scaling at temperatures up to 1600 F (871 C) and maintains good mechanical properties and creep strength at high temperatures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Applications |
Widely used in industry, it was initially designed for paper mill machinery. It has been used in marine environments and a wide variety of general industrial components.
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Machinability |
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Low speeds and constant feeds will minimize this alloy's tendency to work harden. Tougher than 304 stainless with a long stringy chip, the use of chip breakers is recommended. Many companies now offer premium machinability grades, such as CarTech with their Project 70 and 7000 series.
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Forming |
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Welding |
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All common fusion and resistance methods except oxyacetylene welding have proven successful. Use AWS E/ER316 or 316L filler metal for best results. |
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Heat Treatment |
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Forging |
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Hot Working |
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All common hot working processes are possible with this alloy. Heat to 2100-2300 F (1149-1260 C). Avoid working this material below 1700 F (927 C). For optimum corrosion resistance, a post-work annealing is recommended. |
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Cold Working |
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Shearing, stamping, heading and drawing can be successfully performed . To remove internal stresses, a post-work annealing is recommended. |
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Annealing |
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1850-2050 F (1010-1121 C), followed by rapid cooling. |
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Aging |
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Tempering |
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Not applicable. |
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Hardening |
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This alloy does not respond to heat treatment. Cold work will cause an increase in both hardness and strength. |
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Other Physical Props |
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Other Mechanical Props |
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Mechanical Data |
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There is no Mechnical data available for this grade. |
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Disclaimer |
This information is provided "as is" and TriMatic Machine Products,Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the subject matter or accuracy of the information contained herein. TMMPI specifically disclaims all warranties, expressed, implied or otherwise, including without limitation, all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall TMMPI be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of the information contained herein. This data may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically made to the information herein.
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