1.4305 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.4305?
As with other austenitic stainless steels the 1.4305 has good toughness and is non-magnetic. Added sulphur makes this steel better machinable but affects the corrosion resistance and lowers the toughness of this grade slightly.
Apart from better machining the added sulphur helps break chips into smaller, more manageable pieces, contributes to a smoother and more consistent finish and can extend tool life.
Properties
Stainless steel 1.4305 is chosen when machinability is the focus. Its good machinability enables the production of high precision components which are often used in the automotive or electronics industry. Though it has a lower corrosion resistance than some other stainless steels, it is resistant to atmospheric corrosion and mild chemical exposure.
- Austenitic chromium-nickel steel
- Free-cutting steel
- Corrosion resistant
- Non-magnetic
- Very good machinability
- Limited polishability
- Poor polishability
- Poor weldability
- Limited acid resistance
Applications
Due to its good machinability this steel grade is used for applications that require parts to be easily machined: shafts, springs bushings, nuts and bolts, valves, components in the automotive industry as well as in the machining industry.
- Food industry
- Photographic industry
- Paint industry
- Oil industry
- Soap industry
- Paper industry
- Textile industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Turned parts
- Fittings construction
- Kitchen equipment
- Decoration
