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Step 1: Select
Metal
STAINLESS
Stainless steel has been alloyed to greatly increase the corrosion resistance over that of carbon/alloy steel. Common alloying ingredients include chromium (usually at least 11%), nickel, or molybdenum. Alloy content often is on the order of 15-30% so the price of stainless steel is notably higher than carbon/alloy steels. Stainless steel is also not generally used where very high strength or hardness is needed. Example applications include food handling/processing, medical instruments, hardware, appliances, and structural/architectural uses.
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Grade
420 STAINLESS FLAT
Stainless Steel 420 provides corrosion resistance similar to Type 410 martensitic stainless steel plus increased strength and hardness. It is magnetic in both the annealed and hardened conditions. Maximum corrosion resistance is attained only in the fully hardened of fully hardened and stress relieved condition. It is never used in the annealed condition. Typical uses include cutlery, surgical and dental instruments, scissors, tapes and straight edges. The alloy is not normally used at temperatures exceeding 800°F due to rapid softening and loss of corrosion resistance.
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