316 Stainless Steel Forging
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What is 316 stainless steel?
316 stainless steel is a widely used stainless steel material in the world. The American 316 stainless steel material grade is SUS316, and the Japanese grade is also SUS316. The Chinese grade is 022Cr17Ni12Mo2. 316 stainless steel has the characteristics of corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and is also easy to process. The molybdenum content of 316 stainless steel is about 2-3%, which makes 316 stainless steel material corrosion-resistant in chemical environments, significantly higher than other stainless steel materials.
Chemical elements of 316 stainless steel
Carbon C≤0.08,
Manganese Mn≤1.5,
Silicon Si≤1.5,
Sulfur S≤0.04,
Chromium Cr 18.00-21.00
Nickel Ni 10.00-14.00 [2]
Molybdenum Mo 2.00-3.00
316 stainless steel forging
316 stainless steel forging, Luoyang Forging uses die forging for customers, the forging weight range is 0.3KG-70kg, and the forging size is less than 1 meter. The heating temperature of 316 stainless steel material is about 1150 degrees, and the final forging temperature is above 900 degrees.
316 stainless steel can be forged into many products such as ball valve/gate valve body, valve stem and valve cover in the petroleum and chemical industry.
Pipeline connectors, flanges, pipe joints, actuator housings in the military industry, industrial parts gears and transmission parts, brackets, bearing seats. Exhaust pipe systems in the automotive industry, valves for gas pipelines, etc.
Advantages of die-forged 316 stainless steel
First, 316 stainless steel has strong corrosion resistance. The use of die-forged 316 stainless steel material can increase the fatigue resistance and toughness of 316 stainless steel forged parts, and can be widely used in the shipbuilding industry
Second, die-forged 316 stainless steel material can achieve 316 stainless steel blanks without impurities on the surface and pores inside
Third, realize mass production. Die-forged carbon steel material can not only realize mass production, but also stainless steel material can realize mass production. The tolerance of die-forged parts can reach ±0.3~0.5mm, which can reduce subsequent processing and save costs for customers.
Fourth, the specific ductility of 316 stainless steel material. Die forging can design complex 316 stainless steel parts, can manufacture complex parts with holes, ribs, and curved surfaces, and can also achieve thin-walled high-strength structures through multiple die forgings.
316 & 304 stainless steel forgings
Luoyang Forging can forge 316 stainless steel forgings for customers, and can also forge 304 stainless steel forgings for customers.
Luoyang Forging is a leading manufacturer in China’s die forging industry, providing customers with customized 316 stainless steel forging parts.
We have heavy-duty die forging hydraulic presses and precision temperature control and heating systems, which can accurately control the forging temperature (1150~1200℃), avoid coarse grains or σ phase precipitation, ensure the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the material, strictly follow international standards (such as ASTM, ASME), and provide services from material smelting, forging, heat treatment to testing.