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Additive Metals

17-4 Stainless Steel

High-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel for aerospace and industrial applications.

Key Features:

  • Strength: High strength and hardness achieved through precipitation hardening.

  • Corrosion Resistance: Good resistance in various corrosive environments.

  • Heat Resistance: Retains mechanical properties up to moderate temperatures.

  • Weldability: Excellent weldability with minimal distortion.

  • Machinability: Good machinability in both annealed and hardened conditions.

  • Applications: Used in aerospace components, valves, fasteners, and medical instruments.

  • Notable Properties: Combines high strength with corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties.

316 Stainless Steel

Marine-grade stainless steel with enhanced corrosion resistance and weldability.

Key Features:

  • Strength: Good strength and excellent toughness.

  • Corrosion Resistance: Superior resistance to chlorides, acids, and marine environments.

  • Heat Resistance: Performs well at elevated temperatures.

  • Weldability: Excellent weldability with minimal risk of sensitization.

  • Machinability: Good machinability using appropriate tooling.

  • Applications: Ideal for marine hardware, chemical processing equipment, and medical implants.

  • Notable Properties: Low carbon content and added molybdenum enhance corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel

All-purpose stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance.

Key Features:

  • Strength: Good mechanical strength with high durability.

  • Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance in various environments, especially after welding.

  • Heat Resistance: Maintains properties at elevated temperatures.

  • Weldability: Exceptional weldability due to low carbon content.

  • Machinability: Good machinability with standard techniques.

  • Applications: Used in chemical processing equipment, food industry machinery, and architectural structures.

  • Notable Properties: Low carbon minimizes carbide precipitation, enhancing weld integrity.

Inconel

High-performance superalloy for extreme temperatures and corrosive environments.

Key Features:

  • Strength: Exceptional tensile strength and fatigue resistance.

  • Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in harsh and high-temperature environments.

  • Heat Resistance: Maintains mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1300°C (2372°F).

  • Weldability: Can be welded using specialized techniques.

  • Machinability: Machinable with appropriate tooling and techniques.

  • Applications: Ideal for aerospace turbines, nuclear reactors, and chemical processing equipment.

  • Notable Properties: Outstanding performance under extreme thermal and mechanical stress.