Description
AISI 304 (EN 1.4301, X5CrNi18-10) is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel, offering an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, formability, weldability and cost. It suits components for household appliances, food processing, electronics, furniture, automotive and precision engineering. As precision strip it provides clean surfaces, consistent thickness and predictable behaviour in blanking, bending and deep drawing. 3S supplies AISI 304 both annealed 2R/BA (bright annealed, bright surface) for stamping and cosmetic finishes, and work-hardened 2H for parts requiring higher strength and springiness, as strip, narrow strips from 3 mm, spools and sheets from 0.05 to 0.70 mm (annealed) and from 0.05 to 2.50 mm (work-hardened).
Properties
- Good corrosion resistance in atmospheric and food environments
- Excellent formability and weldability
- Available annealed 2R/BA or work-hardened 2H
- Versatile, widely available grade
Applications for this grade
Supply
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Annealed 0.05 – 0.70 mm Work-hardened 0.05 – 2.50 mm | Other thicknesses on request |
| Width | 3 – 1250 mm | Slitting with sheared or deburred edges |
| Finishes | Annealed 2R / BA • Work‑hardened 2H | Calibrated mechanical properties |
| Formats | Strip • Narrow strips • Spools • Sheets | Sheets cut to size up to 1000 mm |
| Spools | From 15 kg to 1500 kg | ID 50–400 mm • traverse or parallel winding |
Tolerances according to EN ISO 9445 or customer specification. 3.1 certificates on request.
Frequently asked questions
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