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STAINLESS STEEL PLATE FAQs
Below you will find some of the questions more frequently asked by customers regarding stainless steel plates. Browse through and see if any of them answer a question you may have. If not, you can always call or send an e-mail to sales@dixmetals.com.
Q: Why is stainless steel plate such a popular manufacturing material?
A: There are numerous reasons why manufacturers come to DIX metals for Stainless Steel Plate. First, the corrosion resistance of stainless steel is excellent and when coupled with other benefits like ease of fabrication, strength-to-weight advantage, aesthetic appearance, easy cleaning ability, impact and heat resistance its clear that this is a material with broad reaching applications.
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Q: What grades of stainless steel plate does DIX Metals carry?
A:
- 303
- 304
- 304L
- 316/316L
- 17-4PH
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Q: Does Dix Metals offer Waterjet Cutting of Stainless Steel Plate?
A: Absolutely, DIX Metals Waterjet machines see a lot of action, as clients worldwide are realizing the many advantages of the waterjet cutting process. First, the ability to maximize material usage through tight nesting lowers the cost per part and while saving valuable natural resources. Additionally, manufacturers reap cost-saving benefits by hiring us to prepare precision, machine-ready blanks enabling them to quickly manufacture parts with little preparation time required. Dix delivers blanks according to exact customer specifications, reducing time, labor and cost.
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Q: What are the specific differences between 304 and 316 stainless steel?
A: Specific differences pertain to the makeup of the material. 316 contains 16% chromium, 10% nickel and 2% molybdenum. 304 contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Molybdenum adds corrosion resistance to substances such as salt found in highway de-icing salts and ocean water.
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Q: Is stainless steel magnetic?
A: Yes and no. 300 series stainless steel contains nickel and does not have magnetic properties. 400 series stainless steel which does not contain nickel, is magnetic.
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Q: Is stainless steel suitable for welding?
A: Many of our clients have occasion to weld with stainless steel, as it can easily be welded. However, welding stainless steel varies from welding carbon steel as "filler" rod or electrode must be of the same material - stainless steel.
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Q: What about hardening Stainless Steel Can this be done?
A: It is possible to harden 300 series stainless steel. This is done by cold working the metal, by cold rolling down to lighter gauges, or by other size altering means. Talk to us about your specific needs.
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Q: If a stainless grade includes an "L" - What does this signify?
A: This pertains to carbon content. For example, the use of the letter L after the grade number, i.e., 317L, means that the carbon content does not exceed 0.03%. Lower carbon level stainless steel is often used in welding applications.
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Q: Is stainless steel a recyclable material?
A: DIX recycles thousands of pounds of stainless steel scrap every year stainless is 100% recyclable as it can be re-melted to make a new stainless steel.
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Q: Does stainless steel perform well in temperature extremes?
A: Stainless steel performs well in hot and cold temperatures. It may be used in applications with high heat, up to 1800 degrees as well as extreme cold, such as liquid nitrogen transport.
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Q: What kind of machine finishing can you do on stainless steel?
A: DIX can machine finish your stainless steel project with a course or fine grain or bring it up to a high luster, mirror-like finish.
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Q: How do I get more information?
A: Contact us at 800.477.4349 or sales@dixmetals.com.
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