Stainless Steel ASTM A815 S31803: Specifications Alloy Designations
Stainless Steel ASTM A815 S31803: Specifications Alloy Designations
Stainless Steel ASTM A815 S31803: Specifications Alloy Designations
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Fabrication of all stainless steels should be done only
with tools dedicated to stainless steel materials.
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Tooling and work surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned service centre, which can be found via the
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cross contamination of stainless steel by easily Web: www.aalco.co.uk
~ Cutting edges must be kept sharp. Dull edges cause Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee
of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.
excess work hardening.
~ Cuts should be light but deep enough to prevent The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various
recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references
work hardening by riding on the surface of the (printed & online) and manufacturers’ data. No guarantee is given that the
material. information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of
~ Chip breakers should be employed to assist in those sources.
ensuring swarf remains clear of the work Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data, but
~ Low thermal conductivity of austenitic alloys results will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.
in heat concentrating at the cutting edges. This means As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as
coolants and lubricants are necessary and must be the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically
excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or
used in large quantities.
otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular
purpose, whether expressed or implied.
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assistance only and without liability on the part of the Company. All
transactions are subject to the Company’s current Conditions of Sale. The
extent of the Company’s liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those
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