SLM - Selective Laser Melting

Stainless Steel 316L

Austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance

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Material Characteristics

Detail

75%

Strength

85%

Flexibility

50%

Key Parameters

Tensile strength

640-740 MPa

Yield strength

530-570 MPa

Density

7.99 g/cm³

Young's modulus

185-195 GPa

Elongation

30-50 %

Hardness

215-230 HV

Suitable For

Surgical instruments, vascular stents, food processing lines (shut-off valves), chemical reactors, marine equipment and diving apparatus. Ideal for corrosive and hygienically demanding environments.

Not Suitable For

Applications requiring high hardness, tool cutting edges (too soft) and parts exceeding 800 °C.

Properties

Corrosion resistant Biocompatible Weldable Austenitic Non-magnetic Food-grade

Surface Finish Options

Blasting Electropolishing Laser Marking