303 CNC Machining
Custom 303 CNC machined parts for prototypes and production, with fast turnaround from RapidDirect.
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Start Creating →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.
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.
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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Custom 303 CNC machined parts for prototypes and production, with fast turnaround from RapidDirect.
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Custom 303 sheet metal parts, cut, bent, and finished by RapidDirect for prototypes and production.
Explore 303 Sheet Metal Fabrication →| Tensile strength, yield | 415–450 MPa |
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| Fatigue strength | 240–300 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 35–50 % |
| Hardness | 190–240 Brinell |
| Density | 7.90 g/cm³ |
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Explore 303 properties, applications, and manufacturing options.
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.
RapidDirect lists yield strength of 415–450 MPa, fatigue strength of 240–300 MPa, elongation of 35–50%, Brinell hardness of 190–240, and density of 7.90 g/cm³.
303 stainless steel is used for gears, shafts, fasteners, and other precision-machined parts.
Yes. RapidDirect CNC machines custom stainless steel prototypes and production parts in this grade.