Processing method of stainless steel 304

There are various processing methods for stainless steel 304, including cutting, bending, welding, polishing, and drilling. Each processing method has its specific difficulties and precautions.

1. Cutting

Cutting is a common processing method for size customization and shape cutting of stainless steel 304 sheet. The commonly used cutting methods include shearing, wire saw cutting, and high-energy laser cutting. Among them, shearing is suitable for plates of general size and simple shape; Wire saw cutting can achieve cutting of curves and complex shapes; High energy laser cutting is suitable for plates that require high precision and complex shapes. However, regardless of the cutting method used, it is necessary to consider the high cutting force and work hardening characteristics of stainless steel 304, and select appropriate cutting tools and cutting parameters.

2. Bending

Bending is a method of processing stainless steel 304 sheet metal according to the required angle and curve shape. The commonly used bending methods include bending and rolling. Bending is suitable for bending straight lines and simple curves; Roll bending can achieve larger radius bending and circular arc shapes. During the bending process, attention should be paid to the elastic and plastic deformation characteristics of stainless steel 304 to avoid cracking or deformation.

3. Welding

Welding is a processing method that heats stainless steel 304 plates to a molten state through a heat source and connects them together. The commonly used welding methods include spot welding, melting welding, etc. During the welding process, it is necessary to control the welding temperature and time to avoid welding defects and stress concentration. At the same time, attention should be paid to the corrosion resistance and aesthetic requirements of stainless steel 304, and appropriate welding materials and processes should be selected.

4. Polishing

Polishing is the process of grinding and polishing the surface of stainless steel 304 sheet to achieve a smooth and shiny surface effect. The commonly used polishing methods include mechanical polishing and electrolytic polishing. During the polishing process, it is necessary to control the polishing force and time to avoid damaging the surface of the board or causing scratches.

5. Drilling

Drilling is a method of processing holes in stainless steel 304 sheets. The commonly used drilling methods include drilling machine drilling and laser drilling. During the drilling process, it is necessary to pay attention to the high cutting force and work hardening characteristics of stainless steel 304, and select appropriate drill bits and cutting parameters.