As specialists in deep drawn stainless steel stamping, A-1 AccuTech has in-depth knowledge of how stainless steel affects the deep drawing process. As with all metals, stainless steel has its own unique characteristics, features and benefits.  Therefore, deep drawing stainless steel can be substantially different from deep drawing other metals. Together with our staff of highly skilled engineers, operators and technicians, we are dedicated to providing knowledgeable services and solutions to our customers.

Stainless Steel Facts

Stainless steel is essentially a low-carbon steel which contains 10% or more chromium by weight. The addition of chromium gives steel its unique stainless, corrosion-resisting properties.

Additional alloying elements are added to increase the corrosion resistance, improve the fabrication properties, increase the high temperature performance, and improve the machining characteristics, resulting in more than 60 grades. These grades can be grouped into five classes of stainless steel that are identified by the alloying elements which affect their microstructure.

The chromium content of the steel allows the formation of a rough, adherent, invisible, corrosion-resisting chromium oxide film on the steel surface. If damaged mechanically or chemically, this film is self-healing, providing that oxygen, even in very small amounts, is present. The corrosion resistance and other useful properties of the steel are enhanced by increased chromium content and by the addition of other elements such as molybdenum, nickel and nitrogen.

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