Material Overview
Stainless Steel at Noron
Stainless steel combines high strength with excellent corrosion resistance, making it essential for medical devices, food processing, chemical processing, and aerospace components. Noron machines all common grades including 303, 304, 316L (medical grade), 17-4 PH, and 15-5 PH stainless steels to tight tolerances with excellent surface finishes.
Key Attributes
- 303, 304, 316/316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH grades
- Excellent corrosion resistance in harsh environments
- Biocompatible 316L for medical device applications
- Precipitation hardened grades for high strength
- Passivation and electropolishing available
- Ideal for medical, aerospace, and food industry parts
Material Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.9–8.0 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | Fair to Good (303 best) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
| Common Grades | 303, 304, 316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH |
| Typical Applications | Medical, aerospace, food |
| Finishability | Excellent — passivation, electropolish |