7Cr17MoV vs 7Cr17 Stainless Steel – what is the difference? 7Cr17MoV stainless steel is the Chinese GB standard grade martensitic steel created by adding a little Molybdenum (Mo) and Vanadium (V) to 7Cr17 stainless steel to heighten its wear resistance and hardness. 7Cr17 itself is known as a high barbon Chinese chromium martensitic steel that …
SUS304 (SUS meaning Steel Use Stainless) stainless steel austenite is typically known as the Japanese name for SS304 or AISI 304. The main difference between the two materials is not any physical property or feature, but how it is referenced to in American and Japanese grades. However, that has not stopped various people from attempting …
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The best way to describe electroforming is a metal forming process used to manufacture parts using electrolyte deposition onto a model. In the manufacturing industry this model is known as a mandrel. It is a highly specialized process which sounds fairly simple in theory but not so easy in practice. We will now take a …
Out of all the materials available on the earth, only a few satisfy the design and regularity requirements for use in surgical instruments. In this article, we will evaluate the important properties needed to be considered for surgical instruments. Mechanical Properties We know that different metals have very different properties. Finding the best properties to …
In simple terms, the melting point of steel for example, is the temperature when it starts to change from a solid state to a liquid. At this specific melting point temperature both phases of the substance exist in equilibrium. Therefore, further heating needs to be passed through the substance to complete the transition from solid …
The SAE/ANSI 304 (AISI 304) is the most commonly available and used type of stainless steel. It is also referred to as 18/8 stainless steel, A2 stainless steel (as per the ISO 3506), or 304S15 (as per the British Standard). This is an austenitic chromium-nickel alloy which practically means that it has a very high …
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Grade 316 stainless steel is a highly corrosion resistant type of standard grade stainless steel. Â Have you ever wondered why this alloy fits in such a wide range of applications including heat exchangers, boat fittings, and threaded fasteners among many others? Stainless steel is generally suitable for many processing and related industries, but 316 stainless …
The SAE / ANSI / AISI 316 is the second most commonly available/widely used type of stainless steel after the SAE/ANSI/AISI 304. Considered the generic workhorse, the SS 304 can serve in most situations with great success. However, while both are typically used in industry, the SS AISI 316 is used in even harsher environments …
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In this article, we’re going to look at 304 stainless steel properties and what makes it such a popular choice across a range of applications. Before we get into the properties, have you ever wondered why steel is called ‘stainless’? As you might expect ‘stainless steel’ is not really stain-free – the reason it is …
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