Stainless steel is everywhere. Look around! It’s in your kitchen appliances, washing machines, office decor, and even in your car. The grade and type of stainless steel depend on its chemical composition, which dictates its properties. These properties make each kind fit for a different industry. 304, for example, is perfect for home kitchens … Continue reading Stainless Steel in the Automotive Industry
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Stainless steel can be used for a variety of projects. 304 is the most popular kind on the market, mainly due to its anti-corrosion properties. Made from a combination of chromium and nickel, and small amounts of manganese and carbon, stainless steel isn’t literally stainless. It shows fingerprints, dirt, and regular wear and tear. The … Continue reading Uses of 304 Stainless Steel
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304 stainless steel is one of the most commonly used types of steel. The qualities of this metal make it perfect for a wide variety of applications, and it’s a prized steel in many industries. Take a look at what sets 304 stainless steel apart, and who can use it. This steel is noted for … Continue reading What is 304 Stainless Steel?
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Stainless steel is one of the more popular steel types. It’s used in a wide variety of industries, and even a significant number of home appliances. However, the name doesn’t always make sense to people. Does steel even stain? What makes stainless steel “stainless”? The metal is “stainless” because it doesn’t rust. Steel is made … Continue reading What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?
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As a distributor that specializes in stainless steel products, we can sometimes forget that our clients might not know all that we do about this metal.
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Stainless steel products have an abundance of qualities for your next project, and Alliant Metals loves to highlight them.
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Known for its resistance to corrosion and other elements, 316 stainless steel is a common option for many of Alliant Metal’s customers. This go-to product is a great option within so many industries because it can easy apply within a number of settings. Knowing the limits and needed durability of your metals is essential to … Continue reading Common Uses for 316 Stainless Steel
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Stainless Steel 420F is a free machining version of 420 stainless. 420 is a hardenable chromium steel which is a general purpose cutlery grade. With the addition of sulfur, free machining characteristics are imposed upon the stainless which aids in consistency as well as lowers costs for tooling. Applications. 420F is often used in dental … Continue reading Common Uses for 420F Stainless Steel
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One of the major reasons why stainless steel is known as a miracle metal is its versatility.
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Stainless steel is an extremely useful material. It is non-magnetic and corrosion resistant.
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