Heat-Treated stainless steel plate | Enhanced Strength for Machinery & Tools

Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Plate | Enhanced Strength for Machinery & Tools

Product Specifications

Key Features & Benefits

1. Superior Mechanical Strength
   Heat-treated 304 stainless steel plate achieves enhanced tensile and bend strength, making it ideal for machinery, tools, and structural components.

2. Corrosion Resistance
   Chromium-nickel alloy (18% Cr, 8% Ni) forms a self-healing oxide layer, resisting rust in harsh environments like marine or chemical industries.

3. Versatile Applications
   Suitable for dinner plates stainless steel production (food-grade safety) and gold plated stainless steel jewelry due to its hypoallergenic properties.

4. Custom Fabrication
   Compatible with laser cutting, CNC machining, and stamping for precision parts.

Technical Details

1. Tensile Strength

Tensile strength measures the maximum stress a material withstands before breaking. Heat-treated 304 stainless steel plate shows exceptional performance:

• Annealed State: 515–1035 MPa (varies with thickness and processing).
• Cold-Worked State: Up to 1320 MPa due to strain hardening.
  Testing follows ASTM E8 standards, ensuring consistency across batches.

2. Bend Strength

Bend strength determines flexibility under deformation. Our plates excel in three-point bending tests (ASTM E290):

• Cold-Rolled Plates: Achieve 180° bends without cracking, ideal for forming gold plated stainless steel jewelry molds.
• Heat-Treated Plates: Retain ductility even after hardening, suitable for machinery parts requiring both strength and formability.

3. Identification & Marking

• Laser Etching: Permanent grade markings (e.g., "304," "1.4301") for traceability.
• Heat Numbers: Unique batch codes linked to mill test certificates (MTCs).
• Surface Codes: "2B" for cold-rolled, "BA" for bright annealed finishes.

4. Weight Calculation

Formula:
Weight (kg) = Thickness (mm) × Width (m) × Length (m) × Density (7.93)
Example: A 10mm × 1.5m × 3m plate weighs 357.3 kg.

5. Why Does Stainless Steel Rust?

Despite its corrosion resistance, rust can occur due to:

• Chloride Exposure: Saltwater or de-icing agents degrade the chromium oxide layer.
• Mechanical Damage: Scratches or welding defects expose the base metal to oxidation.
• Improper Maintenance: Accumulation of iron particles or acidic residues accelerates corrosion.

Applications

Why Choose Our Stainless Steel Plates?

1. Certified Quality: Compliant with ASTM, EN, ISO, and JIS standards.
2. Enhanced Durability: Heat treatment optimizes strength-to-weight ratios for demanding applications.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing: 70% recycled content, zero VOC emissions.
4. Global Logistics: 15-day lead time, door-to-door shipping with customs support.
5. Technical Expertise: Free CAD design services and material selection guidance.