PCM Stainless Steel
304 stainless steel is one of the most common grades of stainless steel. It is an excellent choice for decorative and functional parts.
20 day turnaround
Design specifications
Maximum sheet size
15.1 x 15.1in
Kerf width
0.01in
Minimum thickness
0.02in
Maximum thickness
0.02in
Minimum overall part
0.50in
Minimum feature size
0.04in
Minimum engraving detail
0.04in
Design notes
The design rules are different for photochemical machining. Please read the design guide before you start your design.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
675 723 - MPa
Yield strength
337 - 406 MPa
Young's modulus
197 GPa
Elongation at break
45 - 60 %
Hardness
81 - 92 HRB
Physical properties
Corrosion resistance
Good
Magnetism
No
Weldability
Excellent
UV resistance
Excellent
Density
8.0 g/cm3
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
72 μΩ*cm
Post treatments
Post-Processing
Annealing, Cold working
Anodizing compatibility
Not suitable
Affixable Properties
Mechanical
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
750 - 925 °C
Thermal expansion coefficient
10.3 - 12 µm/m-°C
Thermal conductivity
29.3 - 31.7 W/(m⋅°C)