Bending 304 Stainless Steel Sheet

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Bending 304 stainless steel sheet. 3 the percentage of elongation of stainless steel plate is lower than the carbon steel the bending angle of the workpiece r is larger than that of carbon steel or there is the possibility of cracks. Type 304 stainless steel type 304 is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel. Like many other fabrication methods for stainless steel bending can be done using the same equipment used to bend other metals. Shot with the sony a7rii in 4k with a sigma 18 35mm art lens.

Aisi 304 grade stainless steel uns s30400 aisi 304 stainless steel uns s30400 is the most commonly used material in stainless steels and is usually purchased in an annealed or cold worked state. It is possible to choose other bends if you require but additional lead time and tooling charges may apply. Because ss 304 contains 18 chromium cr and 8 nickel ni it s also known as 18 8 stainless steel type 304 has good processability weldability corrosion resistance heat resistance low. We go beyond the general rules of sheet metal bending as our customers want tight bend radii for sheet metal parts.

As you bend a stainless steel sheet the bend area cold hardens increasing the amount of pressure required to finish the bend. 2 the stainless steel sheet has a strong rebound tendency compared with carbon steel when bending. It is most economical to use a single bend radius throughout the design but if necessary you can utilize multiple radii. Equally equipment capacity will be much lower than for carbon steels.

The tables below show bend radii and minimum bend sizes for materials and tooling combinations stocked by protocase. Type 304 stainless steel has good forming and welding properties as well as strong corrosion resistance and strength. Bend radii minimum bend sizes. It is also known as 18 8 stainless steel because of its composition which includes 18 chromium and 8 nickel.

Bending of stainless steel. 304 stainless 16 gauge bent on a van mark sheet metal brake. We bend lots of stainless which in terms of hardness is very similar to mild steel a36 gr50 cq if i were to start folding i would use 125 and a k factor of 45. These are vent stack covers for.