304 in Sheet Metal Fabrication
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: RapidDirect cuts, bends, forms, welds, and assembles stainless steel sheets into parts with a clean appearance and durable corrosion resistance.
Compare other Stainless Steel grades304 Capabilities
| Price | $$$ |
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| Lead time | Under 5 days |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Tolerances | ISO 2768-C |
| Maximum part size | 2000 × 800 × 1000 mm |
| Available grades | 304 |
304 Stainless Steel Material Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength, yield | 215–505 MPa |
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| Fatigue strength | 240–300 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 40–70 % |
| Hardness | 170–220 Brinell |
Physical Properties
| Density | 7.90 g/cm³ |
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