Applications
- High-precision machined parts.
- Corrosion-resistant screws, nuts, and bolts.
- Components for the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Valves, fastening elements, washers, and fittings in hydraulic systems.
- Parts of pumps and industrial equipment resistant to oxidation.
Characteristics:
- High-speed stainless steel with excellent machinability due to its high sulfur and phosphorus content.
- Suitable for mass production of mechanical parts.
- Has good corrosion resistance.
- Not recommended for welding due to its composition.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(C) Carbono | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(P) Fósforo | %(S) Azufre | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Si) Silicio | %(Ni) Níquel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 (Flats, rounds, squares, and hexagons) | 0.15% Máximo | 2.0% Máximo | 0.20% Máximo | 0.15% Mínimo | 17.00% - 19.00% | 1.0% Máximo | 8.00% - 10.00% |