304 stainless steel is a common stainless steel material, with good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, widely used in chemical industry, food processing, medical equipment and other fields. When using 304 stainless steel, thickness is a very important parameter, different thickness is suitable for different occasions. This article will introduce the thickness specification, performance and application of 304 stainless steel.
304 stainless steel thickness specifications
The thickness of 304 stainless steel plate is generally between 0.5mm-20mm, the common specifications are 0.5mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 10.0mm, 12.0mm, 15.0mm, 20.0mm and so on. Among them, 0.5mm-3.0mm thickness of stainless steel plate is generally cold rolled plate, 3.0mm-20.0mm thickness of stainless steel plate is generally hot rolled plate.
304 stainless steel thickness performance
The thickness of 304 stainless steel has a certain impact on its performance. Generally speaking, the greater the thickness of 304 stainless steel plate, the higher its tensile strength, yield strength and hardness, but the impact toughness and ductility will be correspondingly weakened. Therefore, when choosing the thickness of 304 stainless steel plate, you need to choose according to the requirements of specific applications.
304 stainless steel thickness application
304 stainless steel plate thickness is different, applicable to different occasions. The following are common applications:
The thin plate below 1.0mm is suitable for the manufacture of chemical industry, food processing, medical equipment and other fields, such as pickling tanks, pharmaceutical equipment, food processing equipment, surgical instruments and so on.
Medium-thick plate of 1.0mm-3.0mm is suitable for construction, decoration, furniture and other fields, such as interior decoration, doors and windows, furniture, kitchen and bathroom equipment.
Thick plates above 3.0mm are suitable for machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, nuclear power plants and other fields, such as mechanical parts, ship hull structure, nuclear reactor pressure vessel, etc.
304 Stainless Steel Thickness Operation Steps
1. Select the thickness of 304 stainless steel plate according to the requirements of specific applications.
2. According to the selected thickness, select the appropriate processing method for processing, such as cutting, bending, welding, etc..
3. During processing, pay attention to the protection of the surface of 304 stainless steel plate to avoid scratches, pollution and so on.
4. After processing is completed, the 304 stainless steel plate is cleaned, polished, etc., so that its surface finish meets the requirements.