CNC Machining for Stainless Steel Parts

Stainless steel components offer great machinability, ease of working, and consistency, while also being highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation.

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What is Stainless Steel?

Stainless steel is an ideal material for a variety of CNC machining applications because of its excellent machinability and consistent properties. It offers good workability and weldability, making it adaptable to specific machining requirements. Additionally, its high ductility and formability ensure it can meet the demands of various project specifications.

Stainless Steel Machining Applications

CNC machining of stainless steel is commonly used to create components across several industries, including medical, robotics, food and beverage, aerospace, and other sectors that demand high-strength materials. Stainless steel is particularly suitable for applications such as:

  • Medical devices
  • Mechanical components
  • Gears
  • Tractor parts
  • Heavy machinery
  • Vacuum and pressure vessels

Key Advantages

Stainless steel offers superior machinability, excellent consistency, and resistance to corrosion and oxidation, resulting in extended product lifespan and reduced overall cost for machined components.

  • Resistant to corrosion
  • Optimized for better machinability
  • High strength
  • Cost-effective
  • Fast turnaround time for parts

Stainless Steel Alloy Comparison

We provide a range of stainless steel alloys to meet diverse specifications and needs. Stainless Steel 304/304L, 316/316L, 303, and Type 360 (17-4) are all excellent choices for CNC machining projects, whether they involve milling or turning. For further details, refer to our material comparison guide.

Stainless Steel Alloy Ultimate Tensile Strength Elongation Hardness More Information
Stainless Steel 303 75-90 ksi 35-50% 228 HB Data Sheet
Stainless Steel 304 99 ksi 52% 85 HRB Data Sheet
Stainless Steel 316 85 ksi 56% 81 HRB Data Sheet
Stainless Steel 17-4PH 150 ksi 8% 33 HRC Data Sheet

Stainless Steel 303

Stainless Steel 304

Stainless Steel 316

Stainless Steel 17 4HP