Stainless Steel 304 keeps Medical programs moving: Sanitary fittings, manifolds, and process hardware.
Mechanical: Ultimate Tensile Strength: 505 MPa. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Food and Beverage Equipment.
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CNC Machining Technology
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Stainless Steel 304(CNC Machining)Corrosion Resistant Austenitic Stainless Steel
Stainless steel 304 is the industry standard for corrosion resistant hardware, enclosures, and food-grade equipment. CNC machining delivers clean edges, repeatable tolerances, and a premium finish ready for polishing or passivation.
Tensile Strength
505 MPa
Flexural Modulus
193 GPa
HDTTemperature Resistance
870 °C
Technology
CNC Machining
CNC Machining material
Stainless Steel 304 overview
Stainless steel 304 is widely used for CNC machined parts that require excellent corrosion resistance, hygienic performance, and long service life. It is ideal for consumer products, laboratory equipment, and marine environments.
Why manufacture with Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 304 combines outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments and non-magnetic in annealed condition, delivering suitable for sanitary and food contact applications for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on Stainless Steel 304 to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.
CNC Machining Production Technology
Dedicated additive manufacturing cells optimized for production throughput and dimensional control.
Build Volume
1000 × 600 × 500 mm
Lead Time
12-16 business days
Layer Height
N
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Where Stainless Steel 304 excels
Trusted for Medical and Food and Beverage programs requiring outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments. Property signals below show why teams rely on it when uptime matters.
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Stainless Steel 304 keeps Medical programs moving: Outdoor enclosures and marine hardware.
Thermal: Thermal Conductivity: 16.2 W/m-K. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Corrosion Resistant Housings.
Stainless Steel 304 keeps Medical programs moving: Surgical tooling and sterilizable assemblies.
Physical: Density: 8.00 g/cm3. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Medical Fixtures.
Stainless Steel 304 production examples
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Instrumentation Housing
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Precision Component
Coolant-assisted machining on stainless billet
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Technical performance for Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 304 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Sanitary manifolds and fittings and Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Mechanical Properties
Ultimate Tensile Strength
505 MPa
Tested to ASTM A240
Stainless Steel 304 records Ultimate Tensile Strength at 505 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength
215 MPa
Tested to ASTM A240
Stainless Steel 304 records Yield Strength at 215 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
Flexural Strength
550 MPa
Stainless Steel 304 records Flexural Strength at 550 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Stainless Steel 304 combines Outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments and Non-magnetic in annealed condition to support Sanitary manifolds and fittings and Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets that demand production-ready durability.
| Measurement | Stainless Steel 304Base | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 505 MPa | ASTM A240 |
| Yield Strength | 215 MPa | ASTM A240 |
| Flexural Strength | 550 MPa | — |
| Elastic Modulus | 193 GPa | ASTM E111 |
| Elongation at Break | 40 % | ASTM E8 |
| Hardness | 150 HB | ASTM E10 |
Mechanical Performance
Mechanical Properties
Stainless Steel 304 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Sanitary manifolds and fittings and Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Stainless Steel 304 delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.
These qualities make it well-suited for Sanitary manifolds and fittings, Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, and Sterilizable fixtures and tooling, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Stainless Steel 304 maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.
This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Medical, Food and Beverage, and Marine. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.
Stainless Steel 304 combines Outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments and Non-magnetic in annealed condition to support Sanitary manifolds and fittings and Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets that demand production-ready durability.
Material Makeup
Physical Properties
Stainless Steel 304 offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.
Stainless Steel 304 exhibits a density of 8.00 g/cm3 that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. Its low moisture absorption ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.
These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Sanitary manifolds and fittings, Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, and Sterilizable fixtures and tooling. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.
For Medical, Food and Beverage, and Marine, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.
Stainless Steel 304 delivers 8.00 g/cm3 density and Ra 1.2 micrometers surface finish so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.
Heat Performance
Thermal Properties
Stainless Steel 304 maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Medical and Food and Beverage programs that see repeated thermal cycling.
Stainless Steel 304 demonstrates excellent thermal stability with robust heat resistance, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.
The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Sanitary manifolds and fittings, Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, and Sterilizable fixtures and tooling that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Medical, Food and Beverage, and Marine.
With an operating temperature range up to 870 °C, Stainless Steel 304 provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.
Stainless Steel 304 maintains geometry with a Maximum Service Temperature of 870 °C, protecting dimensional integrity during heat cycling.
Functional Performance
Electrical Properties
Stainless Steel 304 includes measured electrical conductivity and resistivity data for grounded housings, shielding features, and electrically integrated metal components.
Stainless Steel 304 electrical properties support conductive housings, grounded fixtures, and functional prototypes that interact with electrical systems. Measured electrical resistivity of 7.20e-07 ohm-m gives engineers reliable inputs for current flow and grounding models.
These characteristics make it suitable for Sanitary manifolds and fittings, Corrosion resistant fasteners and brackets, and Sterilizable fixtures and tooling where controlled conductivity, grounding continuity, and repeatable electrical response are required.
For Medical, Food and Beverage, and Marine, Stainless Steel 304 combines corrosion resistance with consistent electrical performance, helping teams validate designs faster from prototype to production.
Stainless Steel 304 provides measured 7.20e-07 ohm-m resistivity for grounded housings and electrically integrated metal components.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Built with Precision CNC Machining Technology
Stainless Steel 304 is manufactured using advanced CNC Machining technology, ensuring optimal material properties and dimensional accuracy.
Stainless Steel 304 runs on industrial FDM platforms with heated chambers, hardened extrusion paths, and qualified material profiles to guarantee consistent layer adhesion and mechanical integrity.
Process Parameters
- Layer Height
- N/A (subtractive)
- Tolerance
- +/- 0.025 mm typical
- Build Volume: 1000 x 600 x 500 mm. Large production capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
- Quality Control. In-process monitoring and batch traceability ensure consistent part quality and material properties.
Finishing Options
DeburringPassivationElectropolishingBead blasting
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- Stainless Steel 304 is known for its outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments, non-magnetic in annealed condition, suitable for sanitary and food contact applications, making it suitable for medical and food and beverage applications.
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