Stainless steel’s biggest advantage is its excellent corrosion resistance. Unlike other materials, stainless steel investment castings have a built-in chromium oxide layer that provides exceptional anti-corrosive properties. These corrosion-resistant properties make stainless steel castings ideal for military, medical, and industrial applications.
Alloy | Common Usage | Applications |
304 | Food grade steel, housings, bodies 304 is widely accepted in the food industry as the standard for cleanliness as well as corrosion resistance. | Medical Mining Petrochemical |
304L/316L | Similar to other 300 series steel, the “L” stands for low carbon, making it softer but more corrosion resistant for each grade of material. | Food & Dairy Medical Petrochemical |
316 | Housings, gears, plates 316 is known for its superior corrosion resistance, making it ideal for many uses including marine environments. | Automotive Petrochemical Food & Dairy |
410 & 416 | Housings, bushings, handles, brackets 400 series steels are high strength and very machinable. They will tend to break rather than bend under intense pressure | Automotive Machine Tool Food & Dairy |
17-4 | Rods, pins, links, arms 17-4 is the strongest of the stainless steel family and is used on parts that cannot bend.. | Military Medical Machine Tool |
QDOS is committed to delivering the highest quality stainless steel investment castings. Our various certifications support our strict quality standards and testing and inspection capabilities.
The industry standard linear tolerances for any investment casting process are ±.005 per inch of length.
Effective part configuration is a critical element in achieving strict tolerances for investment casting. Our team ensures a quality experience in investment casting.