CarTech 316/316L Project 70+ Stainless is an improved-machining version of conventional Type 316/316L.

Customers may be able to attain machining speed improvements averaging up to 50% and higher over AISI Type 316/316L stainless. CarTech 316/316L Project 70+ Stainless has reduced tool wear and increased machine speeds and feeds to help improve productivity and reduce part costs. It is a good general purpose product for simple as well as complex parts at a wide range of machining speeds.

CarTech 316/316L Project 70+ Stainless meets most industry specifications for CarTech 316/316L. It has been shown to minimize carbide precipitation during welding. Customers reported that they have used this steel in the as-welded condition in a variety of corrosive applications.

CarTech 316/316L Project 70+ PDB® Stainless combines the superior machinability of CarTech Project 70+ stainless with improved straightness and half-standard dimensional tolerances. This precision drawn bar has been used successfully in a variety of machining operations including CNC Swiss-type screw machines.

A special premium-melted version of CarTech 316L stainless, called carTech 316L-SCQ® stainless, is available which offers improved internal cleanness (lower inclusion content) over conventional air melted product. This enhancement is advantageous for thin sections under high pressure or vacuum, and to achieve optimum surface quality after electropolishing. Contact Carpenter for details.

Applications:
CarTech 316/316L Project 70+ Stainless may be considered for use in paper pulp handling equipment, process equipment for producing photographic chemicals, ink, rayon, rubber, textile bleaches and dyestuffs, as well as various high temperature equipment applications.