Description
304Cu UGlMA® is an enhanced machining grade produced only by Ugitech, providing the ultimate level of machinability available in an non-resulfurized austenitic stainless steel.
304Cu UGlMA® also features the added benefit of increased cold formability when compared with that of standard type 304 stainless steels. The increased copper content in 304Cu UGlMA@ provides corrosion resistance superior to 304L and comparable to 316L. The unique combination of machinability, cold formability, and corrosion resistance afforded by 304Cu Ugima® is unique in the industry, and provides the optimum solution for even the most difficult fabrication challenges.
304Cu UG|MA® builds upon the proprietary UGIMA manufacturing process with the addition of copper, allowing for unparalleled machinability across a wide range of operations and cutting conditions. It allows for superior machinability at both low and high speeds, cam-driven and CNC machines, and with high-speed steel or carbide tooling. Machine shops using 304Cu UGlMA® have experienced consistent success regardless of machine, operation, tooling, or cutting conditions. From lot to lot, 304Cu UGlMA® is engineered to give the same high performance every time without surprises.
Shops have reported productivity increases of up to 40% over leading competitive machining grades, and increases of up to 25% over standard 304/304L UGIMA® Shops have further reported that 304Cu UGlMA® machines comparable to many popular 303s. Additional benefits include improved chip breakability and increased tool life when compared with standard type 304/304L, regardless of the producer.
304Cu UGlMA® is recommended for shops that demand consistent machining performance regardless of the machine and tooling being used. The cost savings to be realized through increased productivity make 304Cu UGlMA® your competitive advantage.