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    Selecting high strength stainless based on machinablility?

    Have you considered the Inconel family? Possibly Inconel 718 (Carpenter's Pyromet 718). Hardness should come in at 220-230 HB and tensile should be 185 ksi min (per AMS 5662L). Try National Specialty Alloy for a source.
  2. bama1

    Stainless Steel

    Thanks to TVP for the reply. I have the Stahlschlussel guide but not the ASM guide. I will purchase it. Sorry for being too vague with my post. I'm a first timer. Anyway, we have begun manufacturing (machining)parts for theme park applications. These parts have high liability requirements and...
  3. bama1

    Stainless Steel

    Where can I find a cross reference to link 303 S.S. or X8CrNiS18-9 to A1?

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