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Stainless Steel Stamping
Looking for a material that combines strength, durability, and corrosion resistance? Stainless steel stamping delivers! Our precision stamping dies and tooling, along with advanced presses, provide high-quality parts and components for your industrial applications
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Stainless Steel Stamping
Stainless steel material is the ultimate choice for stamping.With high levels of chromium and nickel, the 300 series alloys offer superior corrosion resistance and excellent formability.Also, stainless steel is easy to maintain and clean, making it an ideal material for food processing applications. Its exceptional strength and durability ensure long-lasting performance and resistance to wear and tear. It’s perfect for stamping components in harsh environments such as aerospace, marine, and chemical processing industries.
Stainless steel stamping at a glance
| Advantages | Superior corrosion resistance,excellent formability |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | more expensive,difficulty of welding |
| Price | $$-$$$ |
| Lead time | For the samples, it will take 15 days to make the tooling; for mass production, depending on the quantity and complex, around 10 days to 25 days . |
| Tolerances | ISO2768-M is the standard tolerances |
| Thickness | 0.005-0.3 inch |
| Application | Enclosures, structural components, chemical processing tanks, and fuel tanks |
Stainless Steel 301
This grade of stainless steel is a cost-effective alternative to 304, achieved by reducing the chromium and nickel content while increasing carbon. However, its lower corrosion resistance makes it unsuitable for harsh environments.
| Tensile strength | 1,275 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 965 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 196 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 40-60% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 255 |
| Melting Point | 1,399-1,454°C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | structural components for trains or appliance enclosures. |
Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 304 is a popular grade due to its austenitic crystal structure and excellent corrosion resistance. It is often confused with 18-8 stainless steel, but it has some differences in its alloying elements. 304 also has good formability, making it ideal for sheet metal components.
| Tensile strength | 515MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 205 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 193 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 45% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 201 |
| Melting Point | 1,400-1,450 °C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | food processing equipment like tanks and structural bracketing |
Stainless Steel 316
Aluminum 3003 is a non-heat-treatable alloy of aluminum with excellent corrosion resistance, good workability, and good formability. It belongs to the 3xxx series of aluminum alloys, which are known for their moderate strength, high ductility, and good welding and brazing characteristics.
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 205 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 193 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 50% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 217 |
| Melting Point | 1,370-1,450°C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | sheet metal, HVAC systems, cooking utensils, roofing and siding |
Stainless Steel 321
Stainless Steel 321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel that is known for its excellent corrosion resistance properties. It has similar characteristics to 304 stainless steel, but with improved high-temperature strength due to the addition of titanium.
| Tensile strength | 193 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 138 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 70.3 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 12% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 47 |
| Melting Point | 607-649°C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | aircraft exhaust systems and chemical processing equipment |
Stainless Steel 17-4PH
Stainless Steel 17-4 ph is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel. It has excellent strength, high hardness, good corrosion resistance, and can be heat treated to a range of different properties.
| Tensile strength | 1310 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 1170 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 196 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 50 % |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 38 |
| Melting Point | 1404-1440 °C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | gears, valves, and shafts |
Stainless Steel 409
It has a lower chromium content than other stainless steel grades, which makes it more affordable but also less corrosion-resistant. However, it has good formability and weldability, making it an excellent choice for stamping processes.
| Tensile strength | 380 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 380 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 25% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 147 |
| Melting Point | 1,460-1,510°C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | Automotive exhaust systems |
Stainless Steel 420
Stainless steel 420 is a martensitic grade that contains 12-14% chromium and a higher carbon content compared to other stainless steels. It has good corrosion resistance properties and is often used for applications that require high strength, hardness, and wear resistance.
| Tensile strength | 655 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 415 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 15% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 241 |
| Melting Point | 1,430-1,465 °C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | Cutting tools, surgical instruments, and firearms |
Stainless Steel 430
Stainless steel 430 is a commonly used ferritic stainless steel grade. It has good corrosion resistance and formability, and is often used in automotive trim and appliances. However, it has lower ductility and impact resistance compared to austenitic stainless steels.
| Tensile strength | 450-600MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 220-310 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 22-30% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 150-200 |
| Melting Point | 1425-1510 °C |
| Surface finish | Anodized,powder coating,paint |
| Application | automotive trim and appliances |
Metal Stamping Process for Stainless Steel
The process involves using a press machine with a die to shape and form the stainless steel into the desired shape. The metal sheet is first fed into the press machine, where it is then cut and stamped to create the desired design or shape. This process can be repeated numerous times until the desired number of identical parts or components are produced.
Advantages of Stainless Steel Stamping
- Fire and heat resistance: Stainless steel with high chromium and nickel content can withstand thermal stress.
- Aesthetic appeal: The clean and modern appearance of stainless steel is highly valued by consumers, and it can be further polished for an enhanced finish.
- Long-term cost-effectiveness: Although it may have a higher initial cost, stainless steel is a durable material that maintains its quality and appearance over time.
- Sanitary properties: Widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to its easy-to-clean properties and some grades being considered food-grade.
- Sustainability: Stainless steel is a sustainable choice for manufacturing and is favored in green manufacturing practices.
Top Stainless Steel Stamping Applications
Stainless steel stamping is commonly used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics, among others. It is used to create parts such as:
- Terminals
- Bracket
- Enclosures
- Housings
- Fasteners
Finishes
Chenli Hardware’s stainless steel stamping could be finished in a number of different ways. Below are some of the frequent finishes.
- Standard Finish: This is the most common surface finish for stainless steel stampings. It involves leaving the part in its original state after bending and forming. After welding, the completed part undergoes pickling and passivation to ensure uniform properties on all surfaces..
- Bead Blasting: This technique involves lightly blasting the surface to create a smooth and uniform matte finish. It is typically used for cosmetic purposes.
From Prototyping to Production
Chengli offers a wide variety of production volumes for sheet metal stamping, including:
Prototyping
Chengli offers metal stamping prototyping services for customers who need to test the viability of their product designs before moving into production. This service is ideal for customers who need to quickly iterate and refine their product designs.
Low Volume
For metal stamping projects with quantities up to 10,000 units, Chengli offers low-volume production services. Such service is perfect for customers who need smaller metal stamping orders to bridge the development of a product between prototypes and mass manufacturing, or who are looking for customized products.
High Volume
We can accommodate high volume metal stamping projects with quantities in excess of 10,000 units. Our production facilities are equipped to handle high volume production runs with precision and efficiency, ensuring that our customers receive cost-effective solutions.
Short Run Stamping
Short run stamping is often used for prototyping or for fulfilling small orders,typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand units.It is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
Long Run Stamping
Long run stamping is used for high-volume manufacturing applications where consistent quality, high efficiency, and low cost per part are critical.It often requires specialized equipment, automated production processes, and strict quality control measures to ensure that each part meets the required specifications.
Why Use Chengli's Metal Stamping Services?
Thanks to our highly efficient process, we provide quick, accurate tooling and unmatched short-run and long-run stamping.
Cost Advantage
Our metal stamping services are cost-effective due to our advanced manufacturing processes, efficient production techniques, and experienced engineering team. We are committed to offering competitive pricing without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a wide range of high-speed stamping presses and other advanced manufacturing equipment. We have the capability to produce complex parts with tight tolerances, and we offer a variety of secondary operations to complete your parts to your exact specifications.
Quality Assurance
We maintain rigorous quality control standards throughout our entire manufacturing process to ensure that every part we produce meets or exceeds customer requirements. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, and we utilize advanced inspection equipment and techniques to verify the accuracy and consistency of our products.
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Gallery of Stainless Steel Stamping Parts
We machine low-volume and high-volume production orders for customers in multiple industries: aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, hardware startups, industrial automation, machinery, manufacturing, medical devices, oil & gas and robotics.
