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cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

(OP)
Anybody share what's the best alternative cheaper material for 304 stainless steel. My application is just a bracket with springback action.

Thanks.
cgelang

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

201

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

If the material is stronger can you make it thinner?
This will be the only way to save significant money.
Either 201 or one of the lean duplex (2101, 2102, 2202) alloys can give you a lot more strength and similar or better corrosion resistance.

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Plymouth Tube

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

You have not mentioned the environment that would cause corrosion so it is nighe impossible to recommend a substitute.

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RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

(OP)
Thanks for the replies.
Tried to quote 201 from supplier and see the result this next few days.
@ stanier, application is indoor with fair ventilation and air conditioning, subject with metal contacts(CRS) and heat from pcb boards.
 

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

If you don't make it lighter and take advantage of the higher strength you won't save enough to make it worthwhile.

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Plymouth Tube

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

430; every service center carries it. Get it bright annealed, which costs virtually nothing extra, and it will work about as well as 301, 201, or 304. The whole world does it for restaurant equipment.

Michael McGuire
http://stainlesssteelforengineers.blogspot.com/

RE: cheaper alternative material for 304 stainless steel

How about fusion bonded epoxy mild steel.

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