416 Stainless Steel Round Bars

416 stainless steel is a type of martensitic stainless steel that contains sulfur, making it free-machining

Details About 416 Stainless Steel Round Bars:

Composition: 416 stainless steel contains approximately 0.15% carbon, 1.25% manganese, 0.6% silicon, 12-14% chromium, 0.15% phosphorus, 0.06% sulfur, and the remainder iron.

Properties:

• Corrosion Resistance: Moderate resistance to corrosion compared to other stainless steels.
• Machinability: Excellent machinability due to the sulfur content, making it suitable for applications requiring intricate machining operations.
• Hardness: Can be hardened by heat treatment and achieves a hardness of approximately Rockwell C26.
• Strength: Good strength and toughness.

Applications:

• Shafts and Axles: Due to its machinability and moderate corrosion resistance, it's often used for shafts and axles in various industries.
• Fasteners: Commonly used in manufacturing fasteners such as bolts and screws.
• Valve Parts: Used in valve components due to its combination of corrosion resistance and machinability.
• Pump and Valve Components: Due to its machinability and moderate corrosion resistance, it's used in components for pumps and valves.
• Firearms: In firearm manufacturing, 416 stainless steel is sometimes used for components such as barrels and triggers due to its machinability and hardness.

Heat Treatment: 416 stainless steel can be heat treated to achieve desired properties. Typical heat treatment involves heating to around 900-950°C (1650-1740°F), followed by quenching in oil or air. Subsequent tempering is usually performed to achieve the desired balance of hardness and toughness.

Availability: Available in various forms including round bars, flat bars, and hex bars. Round bars are commonly used in applications where a cylindrical shape is required.

Standards: ASTM A582/A582M is the standard specification for free-machining stainless steel bars.

Sizes: 416 stainless steel round bars are available in a range of sizes, typically ranging from 1/8" diameter up to several inches in diameter, depending on the supplier and the specific requirements of the application.