316 Stainless Steel Casting Manufacturer
316-grade SS is known as the second most common materials for SS casting. Their mechanical and physical properties are almost identical to 304 stainless steel.
However, 316 stainless steel contains 2-3 percent of molybdenum than of 304-grade. The addition of molybdenum makes it popular for high-temperature strength. It also maximizes corrosion resistance, especially against industrial solvents like chloride.
316 Stainless Steel Casting Method
The process of casting is used to produce 316 stainless steel casting in any shape. The method includes a number of steps:
- Mold Making
- Produce wax patterns
- Assembly Wax Patterns
- Making of shell
- Removing wax by heating
- Pouring molten metal
- Breaking off the sheel
- Surface finishing/shot blasting
- Machining
Why Choose Ucasting 316 SS Casting
Ucasting is a professional 316 stainless steel casting company in China. We can customize them in various shapes and sizes. Besides, the Ucasting team can also provide surface treatment and machining services according to our customer’s ideas.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for investment cast 316 SS inquiries.
Properties of Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel
- 0 g/cm3 Density
- 90 Rockwell Hardness
- 70-85,000 PSI Tensile Strength (Annealed)
- 40-50,000 PSI Yield Strength
- Magnetic to a Degree
Advantages of Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel
- Corrosion-Resistant: It minimizes pitting from caustic areas and is acidic.
- Saltwater-Resistant: 316-grade SS makes it an ideal material for marine uses.
- Durable: 316 stainless steel casting can last for many years, even if exposed to harsh conditions.
Common Industries and Applications for 316 Stainless Steel Casting
- Aerospace Structure
- Food Processing Tools
- Brewery Equipment
- Paper and Pulp Processing Components
- Petroleum and Oil Refining Components
- Chemical Transportation Containers
- Laboratory Equipment and Benches
- Textile Industry Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- Boat Fittings
- Pharmaceutical
- Marine Environments
- Housings
- Surgical Components
316 Stainless Steel Casting Specifications
| Casting Tolerance | CT7-8 (Lost Wax)
CT4-6 (Investment Casting) |
| Casting Blank Size | 0.08inch-24inch (2mm-600mm) as per the client’s request |
| Casting Blank Weight | 0.01kg-85kg |
| Applicable Machining Technique | Lathing/CNC Machining/Boring/Drilling/Turning/Milling/Grinding/Honing/Reaming, etc. |
| Machining Tolerance | 0.005mm-0.01mm-0.1mm |
| Applicable Heat Treatment | Annealing, Normalization, Tempering, Quenching, Case Hardening, etc. |
