316L seems to be the preferred material in the pulp/paper industry. Water, wear, and often caustic chemicals are the norm. 304L is significantly cheaper; what are the limitations of using 304L versus 316L in this environment?
What are the residual stresses in flat sheet metal rolled into a cylindrical shape? My specific problem is 316 stainless steel, 0.090 in. thick, rolled to a diameter of 30 inches, but I would like to know in general what internal stresses are formed from the sheet metal rolling process.
