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304 Stainless Steel for Custom Parts

304 stainless steel is a versatile, widely used austenitic grade. It combines excellent corrosion resistance with formability and weldability for chemical, food processing, enclosure, and general industrial applications.

  • Versatile grade
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Formable and weldable
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304 Stainless Steel Overview

304 stainless steel is a versatile, widely used austenitic grade. It combines excellent corrosion resistance with formability and weldability for chemical, food processing, enclosure, and general industrial applications.

  • Versatile grade: 304 is one of the most widely used stainless steels.
  • Corrosion resistant: Excellent corrosion resistance suits chemical and food processing applications.
  • Formable and weldable: 304 supports sheet metal forming and welded assemblies.

Selection note: 304 balances corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability across a broad range of stainless steel components.

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Manufacturing Processes for 304 Stainless Steel

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304 Stainless Steel Material Specifications

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength, yield215–505 MPa
Fatigue strength240–300 MPa
Elongation at break40–70 %
Hardness170–220 Brinell

Physical Properties

Density7.90 g/cm³

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