STAINLESS STEELS FOR MACHINING A DESIGNERS’ HANDBOOK SERIES NO 9011 Produced by Distributed by AMERICAN IRON NICKEL AND STEEL INSTITUTE INSTITUTE STAINLESS STEELS FOR MACHINING A DESIGNERS’ HANDBOOK SERIES NO 9011 Originally, this handbook was published in 1985 by the Committee of Stainless Steel Producers, American Iron and Steel Institute. The Nickel Institute republished the handbook in 2020. Despite the age of this publication the information herein is considered to be generally valid. Material presented in the handbook has been prepared for the general information of the reader and should not be used or relied on for specific applications without first securing competent advice. The Nickel Institute, the American Iron and Steel Institute, their members, staff and consultants do not represent or warrant its suitability for any general or specific use and assume no liability or responsibility of any kind in connection with the information herein. Nickel Institute
[email protected] www.nickelinstitute.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Preface .................................................................................................... 2 Introduction to Stainless Steels ............................................................ 4 Identification ...................................................................................... 4 Corrosion Resistance ......................................................................... 9 High-Temperature Corrosion Resistance ......................................... 19 Mechanical