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303 Stainless Steel for Custom Parts

303 stainless steel is an austenitic alloy with sulfur added to improve machinability over 304. Its machinability makes it a strong choice for precision parts such as gears, shafts, screws, nuts, and bolts.

  • Excellent machinability
  • Precision components
  • Corrosion resistance
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303 Stainless Steel Overview

303 stainless steel is an austenitic alloy with sulfur added to improve machinability over 304. Its machinability makes it a strong choice for precision parts such as gears, shafts, screws, nuts, and bolts.

  • Excellent machinability: Sulfur improves machinability compared with 304.
  • Precision components: 303 is well suited to gears, shafts, screws, nuts, and bolts.
  • Corrosion resistance: 303 combines easy machining with stainless steel corrosion resistance.

Selection note: 303 is one of the most machinable stainless grades in the 300 series, making it especially useful for turned parts and detailed features.

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Manufacturing Processes for 303 Stainless Steel

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303 CNC Machining

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303 Stainless Steel Material Specifications

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength, yield415–450 MPa
Fatigue strength240–300 MPa
Elongation at break35–50 %
Hardness190–240 Brinell

Physical Properties

Density7.90 g/cm³

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