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

PCM Stainless Steel example product.

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)