We used our custom-engineered plate polisher to grind and polish two massive 6,000-pound end pieces for a stainless steel vacuum chamber. One of our stainless steel plate projects offers an excellent example of our stainless steel plate fabrication capabilities. Case Study: Polished Grade 316 Stainless Steel Vacuum Chamber End Plate In addition to the above fabrication services, AAA offers a range of value added services including rolling, forming, welding, grinding, stamping, drilling, boring, and heat treating. Laser cutting is available for highly detailed cutting, etching, and engraving. For extremely thick plate, we offer waterjet cutting to ensure accurate cuts without heat warping. AAA uses state-of-the-art precision sawing equipment to ensure that even the thickest plate is cut to exacting specifications. Our precision shearing allows us to create stainless steel plates of varying thicknesses. Metal plate polishing ensures a smooth, flawless surface for optimal corrosion resistance. With more than 40 years of experience, we have established expertise in numerous fabrication techniques, including: We offer everything from raw bars and stock to precision-cut and polished stainless steel plate. Our Stainless Steel Plate Cutting & Polishing CapabilitiesĪt AAA Metals, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of metal fabrication services for cutting, shaping, and polishing stainless steel plate. Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.With excellent corrosion resistance and high tensile strength, stainless steel plate has become a mainstay for industrial applications, including:
Stainless Steel Plate Industrial Applications Whereas 316L has a low carbon content makes it especially good for welding. In addition to its strength and corrosion resistance, 316 exhibits higher temperature resistance with low creep, and excellent formability. This makes it particularly valuable for use in harsh outdoor and marine environments where the metal will be regularly exposed to highly corrosive elements. In addition, 316 contains molybdenum, for even greater corrosion resistance. It is austenitic, with a higher percentage of nickel.
Grade 316 stainless steel shares many of the same characteristics of 304. This enhances both its formability and corrosion resistance, but the lower iron content means that 304 is less magnetic than other forms of steel, and it can’t be hardened using heat treatments. As an austenitic steel, grade 304 has a higher amount of nickel than some other stainless steel alloys. It exhibits the high strength and corrosion resistance typical of stainless steel, and has the added benefit of high ductility, which makes it easy to shape and fabricate into durable components. Grade 304 stainless steel is one of the least expensive stainless steel alloys available. Whereas 321 contains a percentage of Titanium which has excellent resistance to oxidation and possesses good creep strength.Īlthough there are many grades to choose from, 304 and 316 grades are the most common for stainless steel plate.
There are more than 200 different stainless steel grades on the market, from 304/304L to high-nickel grades 309/310 and then enhanced moly grade 316/316L. To meet the varying needs for stainless steel components, different grades have been formulated to enhance specific characteristics. In addition to iron and chromium, stainless steel may contain a variety of other metals. When exposed to oxygen, the chromium in the stainless steel oxidizes, creating a layer of chromium oxide that protects the underlying iron from rust-causing corrosive elements in the surrounding environment. Stainless steel is an iron alloy that includes a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Properties and Benefits of Using Stainless Steel Plates
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